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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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New Lightweight Backpacking Gear – (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2003) – Public Version

Aug 16, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

If you are a member and would like to view a version that includes full product specifications and high resolution photos, click here Gear Availability Many of these products will be available in Spring ’04. Some are being released in Fall ’03 (as early as September) and a few are available now or in the […]

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New Lightweight Backpacking Gear – (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2003) – Member’s Version

Aug 16, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

Gear Availability Many of these products will be available in Spring ’04. Some are being released in Fall ’03 (as early as September) and a few are available now or in the next few weeks. Please contact the manufacturer directly (let ’em know you heard about their products here!) for more precise product release dates […]

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Revisiting Wind Shirts

Aug 6, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

Revisiting Wind Shirts: Breaking the 3 oz Barrier When we last reviewed wind shirts in “Windshirt Wars”, the lightest fabrics were 1.4 to 1.1 oz/sq.yd. nylons and the lightest hoodless wind shirts weighed between 3.2 and 4.0 oz. Hooded wind shirts weighed around 8 oz. Since then, more manufacturers have entered the game with even […]

golite, ibex, Marmot, Montane, Pertex, Rab, united kingdom, wind shirts

Marmot Precip vs. Cloudveil Drizzle: Raingear for Lightweight Backpacking

Aug 4, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

Introduction It seems like all major manufacturers have an “ultralight” rain jacket in their line. The problem, however, is that all is not what it seems to be…ultralight often results in a compromised feature set, reduced sizing (trim and short!), tiny hoods, no cuffs, etc. So, we surveyed the market for the lightest full-featured rain […]

cloudveil, Marmot

BackpackingLight.com Breaks From Mold as the Anti-Establishment Authority in Lightweight Backcountry Travel

Jul 17, 2003 by BackpackingLight Magazine

Backpacking Experts Unload the Heavy Gear and Marketing B.S. to Enlighten Outdoor Enthusiasts with Meticulous, Frank, Wilderness-Tested Reviews of Niche Outdoor Gear for Ultralight Hikers

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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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Lightweight Backpacking 101: An Introductory Manual for Lightening Your Load Today (1st Edition – August 2001)

Aug 27, 2001 by BPL Moderator Team

Lightweight Backpacking 101: An Introductory Manual for Lightening Your Load Today (1st Edition – August 2001)

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