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Winter Backpacking on Packed-Snow Trails (Gear List)

Feb 23, 2021 by Ryan Jordan

A winter backpacking gear list for hiking on packed-snow trails in dry (low-humidity) climates.

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Winter Backpacking When There’s No Snow?

Dec 1, 2020 by Ryan Jordan

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My shelter, sleep, clothing, water, and cook system for when temps drop but full-on winter snow and wind hasn’t yet arrived.

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Keeping Gear Handy on the Trail with Multi-Use Accessory and Utility Pouches

Sep 19, 2020 by Ryan Jordan

Having accessible “pockets” on your pack is useful for keeping little bits of gear handy without taking off your pack. But consider a multi-use pouch that can also be worn as a standalone fanny-style pack.

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Tarptent Moment DW Review (2019 Version)

Apr 10, 2020 by Backpacking Light

The Tarptent Moment DW is a one-person, single-hoop tunnel, silnylon double-walled backpacking tent with a highly modular design.

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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!

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ZPacks Vertice Rain Jacket Review

Feb 7, 2020 by David Hosmer

This ZPacks Vertice Rain Jacket review is comprehensive and addresses long-term performance, breathability, DWR, and more.

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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.

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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.

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Lightweight Backpacking Gear for Mountain Travel (Case Study)

Aug 31, 2019 by Ryan Jordan

In this video, I walk through my gear during a 9-day summer trek in the high mountains of the western US. This was a trip with friends and family – 3 other adults and four children ages 7-11. We moved camps every day but one, and spent 70% of our miles off-trail, with camps up to about 11,600 feet. Scroll down for gear notes and trip photos!

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Podcast 013 | SKILLS SHORT – Tent-bound in a Storm

Jul 8, 2019 by Backpacking Light

In this episode, Ryan offers some practical guidelines for managing wet gear, condensation, and camp chores if you have to be holed up in a tent during a prolonged period of inclement weather.

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