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Goosefeet Custom Down Sweater First Looks

Jun 19, 2020 by Ryan Jordan

This first look at the Goosefeet Gear Custom Down Sweater summarizes features, specifications, and photo details of an ultralight down garment that weighs less than 6 oz (170 g).

clothing, clothing systems, down insulation, Goosefeet Gear, insulated clothing, jackets

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

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Lightweight Winter Down Parka Reviews and State of the Market Report

Dec 5, 2018 by Max Neale

This article features lightweight down parkas (usually, full-zip jackets with hoods, a longer hem, and box-baffled construction) appropriate for winter backpacking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, and other cold-temperature activities.

arc'teryx, crux, down insulation, feathered friends, Goosefeet Gear, insulated clothing, jackets, montbell, mountain equipment, mountain hardwear, Nunatak, Patagonia, PhD, Rab, Western Mountaineering, winter backpacking

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

Wet, Cold Feet When Backpacking: How To Keep Your Feet Dry(er) and Warm(er) in Inclement Weather

Sep 29, 2017 by Ryan Jordan

Keep feet warm and dry by using a carefully designed system that involves different types of socks, shoes, and gaiters.

altra, cold, Darn Tough, footwear, gaiters, Goosefeet Gear, hoka, inclement weather, Rocky, salomon, shoes, Smartwool, socks, trail running shoes, zpacks

Staff Picks 2016: Our Favorite Backpacking Gear of the Year

Dec 31, 2016 by Backpacking Light

View our staff picks for the best backpacking gear of the year – recommendations from our editors and guides for hiking and backpacking gear.

altra, black diamond, Cilo Gear, Exped, Goosefeet Gear, GoPro, hyperlite mountain gear, kelty, Kokopelli, locus gear, Moleskine, Montane, msr, Nemo, Oboz, Outdoor Research, Patagonia, Purple Rain, rei, ruta locura, Solo Stove, Staff Favorites, Tenkara USA, Therm-a-Rest, Tyvek, zpacks

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