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Interview with Gear Creator Michael Glavin

Feb 19, 2021 by Rex Sanders

Rex Sanders interviews Michael Glavin, the founder and general manager of Zenbivy.

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Salamander Song

Jan 5, 2021 by Andrew Marshall

Rediscovering the Great Smoky Mountains by lens and brush.

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REI Magma Trail Quilt 30 Review

May 11, 2019 by Ryan Jordan

This REI Magma Trail Quilt 30 review features a high quality, well-insulated quilt that uses water-resistant down and includes an insulated draft collar.

quilt, recreational equipment inc., rei, Sleep System

Nemo Siren Review (First Looks)

Apr 26, 2019 by Emylene VanderVelden

This Nemo Equipment Siren Quilt review covers a warm-weather backpacking quilt that packs a feature rich, ultralight punch.

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Staff Picks 2018: Our Favorite Backpacking Gear of the Year

Dec 27, 2018 by Backpacking Light

Backpacking Light’s editorial team, guides, contributors provide their favorite gear choices in BPL’s Staff Picks gear guide for 2018.

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Podcast 001 | Synthetic Insulation

Mar 26, 2018 by Backpacking Light

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan and Andrew take a deep dive into synthetic insulation: its technology, strengths, weaknesses, and applications.

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Enlightened Equipment Revelation APEX Quilt Review

Feb 19, 2018 by Emylene VanderVelden

This Enlightened Equipment Revelation Apex Quilt Review features one of the most customizable and lightest weight synthetic quilts ever made.

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The Arc Bag Concept: Saving Weight with Variable Girth Sleeping Bags Having an “Arc” Shaped Cross Section

Nov 25, 2000 by Ryan Jordan

Editor’s Introduction As we prepare to release BackpackingLight.com, it is probably appropriate to introduce a teaser about what we intend to spend a great deal of time with this year: clothing and sleep systems for ultralight hiking. This editorial provides some insight into the concept of the ARC BAG: a variable girth sleeping bag having […]

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