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2019 Staff Picks

Dec 28, 2019 by Backpacking Light

The Backpacking Light staff offer their ultralight and other gear recommendations for lightweight backpacking, hiking, and camping.

arc'teryx, brynje, buff, clamcleat, exofficio, feathered friends, firebox, garmin, hyperlite mountain gear, katadyn, Kokopelli, kuju, locus gear, madshus, mountain safety research, Mountainsmith, msr, Nemo, Northern Lites, Patagonia, rei, Snow Peak, sony, staff picks, starbucks, tenkara, Tenkara USA, Therm-a-Rest, thrunite, topo athletic, Ursack, zpacks

Lightweight Sunscreen for Hiking and Backpacking

Oct 7, 2019 by Emylene VanderVelden

How to create a lightweight sunscreen strategy by using your backpacking apparel and supplies.

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Publisher’s Gear Guide (2019)

Dec 2, 2018 by Ryan Jordan

My personal recommendations for ultralight and lightweight backpacking gear for 2018-2019 – gear that I’ve used all year in 2018 that includes the good stuff that’s staying in my kit for 2019!

adventure medical kits, aquamira, black diamond, buff, Darn Tough, feathered friends, gaia, garmin, Gear Aid, Good To-Go, Goosefeet Gear, GoPro, GoRuck, hyperlite mountain gear, Joby, Katabatic Gear, katadyn, la sportiva, locus gear, McHale Backpacks, msr, national parks pass, Patagonia, Petzl, Polycro, Qalo Silicone, Raidlight, rei, Sawyer, Saxx, Sea To Summit, Smartwool, Snow Peak, sony, Tarptent, Thinksport, ultralight backpacking bootcamp, Ursack, webinar, Wilderness adventure treks, Zoom, zpacks

2017 Backpacking Light Staff Picks

Dec 31, 2017 by Ryan Jordan

The Backpacking Light Staff Picks Gear Guide offers what we consider to be our personal recommendations for high-quality, high-performance, lightweight backpacking gear that we’ve actually used this year.

altra, arc'teryx, black diamond, BRS, buff, Butt in a Sling, Fozzils, katadyn, montbell, mountain laurel designs, Nemo Equipment, Nightcore, Northstar Canoes, Nunatak, Osprey, Outdoor Research, Patagonia, Petzl, rei, Ripstop by the Roll, seek outside, Staff Favorites, staff picks, Superior Wilderness Designs, Tech4o, Zelph, zpacks

Publisher’s Gear Guide: My Personal Lightweight Backpacking Gear Recommendations

Dec 12, 2017 by Ryan Jordan

A summary of gear that I’ve used in 2017, and enthusiastically recommend for lightweight backpackers this holiday season.

Appalachian trail conservancy, aquamira, black diamond, buff, camp chair, continental divide trail coalition, crampons, crescent moon, dirty girl, down insulation, gaiters, Goosefeet, headlamp, helinox, hill sound, Hydrapak, hyperlite mountain gear, katadyn, mountain house, pacific crest trail association, Patagonia, rei, sleeping bag, smith optics, snowshoes, sunglasses, synthetic insulation, winter backpacking

Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear of 2015: Our Staff Favorites!

Dec 30, 2015 by Backpacking Light

Patagonia Kids Clothing, Best Backpacking Gear of 2015, Backpacking Light

This article summarizes our staff’s best backpacking gear of the year – the ultralight hiking, backpacking, and camping gear they pick as their favorites for their annual adventures.

black diamond, bluewater, buff, canon, helinox, hyperlite mountain gear, lawson outdoor equipment, lite outdoors, new feature, Oware, Patagonia, seek outside, spot, Staff Favorites, steripen, trail designs, ULA, vargo outdoors

2014 Staff Picks

Jan 1, 2015 by BackpackingLight.com Staff

Backpacking Light’s staff is some of the most passionate backpackers around. Take a look at the ultralight gear we use and treasure.

alpacka, altra, bluewater, buff, cascade designs, deejo, dynafit, feathercraft, golite, hoka, hyperlite mountain gear, kovea, new balance, paradox, Staff Favorites, suluk46, trail designs

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