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Packrafting the Wood River (British Columbia)

Feb 14, 2016 by Luke Schmidt

A tale of extreme bushwhacking, intense whitewater packrafting, and a 5-day trek that turned into an 11-day epic on British Columbia’s Wood River.

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January 2016 Backpackinglight.com Strategic Update (Screencast, Unlimited Members Only)

Jan 23, 2016 by Ryan Jordan

This 27-minute screencast offers an update for Unlimited Members about the strategic direction of backpackinglight.com in 2016.

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Faces: Paul “Mags” Magnanti

Jan 23, 2016 by Eric Vann

Paul “Mags” Magnanti is an active Backpacking Light contributor, a writer for Trail Groove Magazine, and a blogger. Learn more about Mags in this interview!

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Dyneema, Cuben Fiber, and the Future of Outdoor Gear

Jan 5, 2016 by Ryan Jordan

DSM Dyneema, Ultralight Cuben Fiber Packs, Gear, and Apparel (Film)

The introduction of Dyneema (a.k.a., Cuben Fiber) fabrics is one of the most exciting developments to hit the ultralight gear niche over the past several years. With the introduction of several new cottage manufacturers, the acquisition of Cubic Tech, and innovation in ultralight gear made with Cuben Fiber / Dyneema, there are exciting times ahead.

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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.

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Ultralight Backpacking: Core Principles & Philosophy (Video)

Dec 25, 2015 by Ryan Jordan

Lightweight backpacking, core principles video

Ultralight Backpacking: Core Principles is a 13-minute video screencast presentation that provides a critical foundation for efficiently becoming a skilled ultralight backpacker. The core principles presented herein should be considered wherever you are in your journey on lightening up, and are as applicable to me even today, after decades of “working on my pack weight”, as they were to me more than 25 years ago when I started this journey.

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Primus Winter Gas Review

Dec 21, 2015 by Roger Caffin

Antoine Equation - Primus Winter Gas Analysis

Primus released a new blend of gas known as Winter Gas. Does this blend increase fuel efficiency? Is it worth the cost?

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Pukaskwa National Park: A Journey Along the Coastal Hiking Trail

Dec 18, 2015 by Leanne Hennessy

Following a memorable trip along Lake Superior a year ago, the author returns for another adventure filled with solitude and scenery.

Canada, Great lakes, Lake Superior, new feature, ontario, Pukaskwa National Park

The Holiday Gift Guide of Lightweight Outdoor Gear for Trust-Funded Gear Junkies

Dec 15, 2015 by Ryan Jordan

Petzl Ultra Rush Headlamp, Benchmade Osborne Knife, Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dyneema Duffel Bag, MSR Carbon Core Stakes, La Sportiva Stratos Cube Boots.

backcountry skiing, benchmade, cascade designs, hyperlite mountain gear, la sportiva, msr, new feature, Petzl, rei

Searching for Wapiti: An Overnight Backcountry Hunt in the Gallatin National Forest

Dec 14, 2015 by Eric Vann

A backcountry hunting trip exposes the author to new ways of looking at his gear as well as an excuse to go off-trail and wander with a purpose.

backcountry hunting, gallatin national forest, hyperlite mountain gear, montana, msr, new feature

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