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LiteAF, Printing on DCF, and Screaming Cat Packs

Mar 9, 2021 by Maggie Slepian

Maggie takes a look at the new DCF printing technology being used by LiteAF.

backpacks, Chris millard, cottage industry, custom, dcf, dutchware, dyneema composite fabric, frameless, liteaf, packs, Ripstop by the Roll

Seek Outside Flight One Review

Oct 9, 2020 by Tully Henke

The Seek Outside Flight One (36 oz/1.02 kg, $299 – $319) is a lightweight, minimalist pack designed with comfort and durability in mind.

backpacks, cilogear, reviews, seek outside

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Standards Watch: Introduction

Sep 5, 2020 by Rex Sanders

Standards Watch will be a monthly column that explains important backpacking product standards, interviews key people, and describes how the industry uses, abuses, or ignores tests and standards.

backpacks, gear, headlamps, sleeping bags, standards, tents

Podcast 029 | The Bohohobos’ Big Trek

Aug 1, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Ryan and Andrew talk to Aïscha Tomasoa and Jesper Jensen – the Bohohobos – about their epic trek through Scandinavia as novice backpackers.

backpacks, bivy sacks, europe, katadyn, Outdoor Research, podcast, rogue panda, Scandinavia, Tarptent, thermarest, trekking, vargo, wild ideas

Elemental Horizons Kalais XT Pack Review

Jul 17, 2020 by Jeffrey Garmire

The Elemental Horizons Kalais XT backpack (42.8 oz / 1213 g, $336) is a 60.4-liter pack meant to handle the harshest and most rugged conditions.

backpacks, Elemental horizons, gossamer gear, load-haulers, x-pac

Podcast 027 | Listener Q & A

May 30, 2020 by Backpacking Light

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Ryan and Andrew answer listener questions gathered from Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

A.T., appalachian trail, backpacks, batteries, biolite, books, fast packing, feathered friends, footwear, Goosefeet Gear, gossamer gear, hammocks, headlamp, locus gear, mountain laurel designs, movies, Nemo, podcast, rei, shelters, Six Moon Designs, Sleep System, solar, Staff Favorites, thru-hike, trail running, ultralight, Western Mountaineering, xero shoes

Podcast 26 | Load Hauling

Apr 21, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Ryan and Andrew talk load hauling – how to go light when you have to pack heavy. Featuring an interview with Kevin Timm of Seek Outside.

arc'teryx, backpacks, bivy sacks, desert backpacking, design, dyneema composite fabrics, load hauling, McHale Backpacks, mountaineering, packrafting, rogue panda, scarpa, seek outside, tarp camping, volume, water carry, Wilderness adventure treks, winter backpacking, xero shoes

Podcast 024 | The Backpacking Gear We Love, and Why

Feb 27, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Andrew and Ryan talk about some of the BPL Staff’s favorite gear, our gear review philosophy, current news, and more!

arc'teryx, backpacks, canister stoves, coffee, footwear, gear, hyperlite mountain gear, insulating clothing, katadyn, Kokopelli, kuju, Mountainsmith, msr, Nemo, packrafting, Patagonia, podcast, rei, shelters, Sleep System, snowpeak, sony, Staff Favorites, tenkara, Therm-a-Rest, topo athletic, ultralight sleep systems, Wilderness adventure treks, zpacks

Drop 40L Backpack Review

Dec 23, 2019 by Joe Wojniak

The Drop 40L is a 30 oz (842 g), small-volume pack designed to make externally stored gear easily accessible while moving quickly.

backpacks, cilogear, drop, hyperlite mountain gear, ks ultralight, Mountainsmith, packing systems

Osprey Lumina 60 Backpack Review

Dec 19, 2019 by Emylene VanderVelden

The Osprey Lumina 60 Backpack is a sub-2lb, internal frame pack that is gender specific and found in outdoor specialty stores.

backpacks, granite gear, Hyperlight Mountain Gear, Osprey, packing systems, ULA, zpacks

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