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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

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.

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MYOG Ultralight Fastpacking ‘Tivy’

Mar 3, 2019 by Ellen J

Step by step instructions on how to construct my MYOG tivy model and videos and pictures of it in use.

bivy sacks, DIY / MYOG, MYOG

The Unconventional Sleep Systems Manifesto

Jan 1, 2006 by Ryan Jordan

A Comprehensive Primer and Market Analysis of Top Bags, Quilts, and Wearable Systems

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Summer Alpine Ice Climbing in Montana’s Beartooth Mountains

Jun 26, 2003 by Ryan Jordan and Alan Dixon

This trip report describes a four day backpacking and alpine climbing trip to Whitetail Peak in Montana’s Beartooth Range, July 9-11, 2002. See end of document for gear notes & gear lists Overview The following describes a three-day trip into the West Fork of Rock Creek, in the Beartooth Mountains near Red Lodge, MT, for […]

bear bag hanging & food storage, bivy sacks, black diamond, cascade designs, coffee, feathered friends, golite, ibex, integral designs, Oware, Petzl, PhD, Suunto, tarp camping, ultralight sleep systems, Washington, water treatment, winter backpacking

Hilleberg Bivanorak

Jun 23, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

Hilleberg Bivanorak

bivy sacks, hilleberg

GoLite Hex 3 Shelter REVIEW

May 1, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

The GoLite Hex 3 Shelter is a winter traveler’s dream: a floorless shelter that provides bombproof wind and storm protection. For 3-season use, the Hex 3 is a roomy refuge from fringe season storms.

bivy sacks, Colorado, golite, tarp camping, winter backpacking

Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)

Aug 4, 2002 by BPL Moderator Team

Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)

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GoLite Flash Sleeping Bag REVIEW

Jul 4, 2002 by the Product Review Staff

The Polarguard 3D-filled GoLite Flash Sleeping Bag takes a modular approach to sleep systems, with a removable top that can be used to adjust the temperature range of the bag: when it’s warm, simply zip it off and leave it home.

bivy sacks, golite, ultralight sleep systems

Oware EPIC / Silnylon Bivy Sack

Jul 4, 2002 by the Product Review Staff

Oware EPIC / Silnylon Bivy Sack

bivy sacks, Oware, winter backpacking

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