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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.

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Biolite Headlamp 200 Review

Apr 3, 2020 by Andrew Marshall

The Biolite Headlamp 200 (1.75 oz /50 g, $44.95) is a USB-rechargeable headlamp with a unique design that makes it very comfortable and stable.

biolite, fenix, headlamp, lighting, navigation, Petzl, thru-nite

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ThruNite Ti3 Flashlight Review

Aug 10, 2018 by Roger Caffin

The ThruNite Ti3 is a diminutive but rugged little flashlight that can produce as much as 120 Lumens of brightness on a single AAA battery.

headlamp, lighting, thrunite

Ultralight, Ultra-Performance Backcountry Electronics for 2018

Jul 14, 2018 by Ryan Jordan

I’ve been immersing myself in the study of backcountry electronics this year, including technologies for lighting, navigation, and photo/video. This article highlights some gear that I’m using this summer, and how I’m calculating, and managing rechargeable battery needs.

backcountry photography, electronics, garmin, headlamp, inreach, navigation, Petzl, photography, sony, training

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.

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