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Backpacking News Digest (December 4, 2015)

Dec 4, 2015 by Eric Vann

This week’s news: Man Completes Triple Crown of Hiking; A Search for a Missing Climber is Suspended; Explorers Look to Walk 1,000 miles through the Middle East, and more – plus some stimulating forum discussion questions!

Adam Ochshorn, appalachian trail, cascade range, colchuck peak, continental divide trail, david corthwaite, high sierra, leon mccarron, pacific crest trail, Washington

Mike St. Pierre: Interview with the Founder of Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Dec 4, 2015 by Eric Vann

Mike St. Pierre founded Hyperlite Mountain Gear while working as chef in NYC out of a desire to have lighter gear for his weekend adventures. He has not looked back and HMG is quietly and quickly making a name for itself in the outdoor industry. Read what Mike has to say about his company and his recent adventure in the Grand Canyon.

backcountry skiing, Grand Canyon, hyperlite mountain gear, long distance hiking, Maine, new feature, New Hampshire, packrafting, tarp camping, Washington, water treatment

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Faces No. 4: Heather “Anish” Anderson

Oct 28, 2015 by Eric Vann 8 Comments

Anish set the self-supported record for the Appalachian Trail at the end of September, and is the first person to hold simultaneous records on the AT and the PCT.

appalachian trail, fastpacking, john muir trail, pacific crest trail, Washington

Faces No. 3: Douglas Malott

Sep 21, 2015 by Jonathan Davis 2 Comments

An interview with backpacker Douglas Malott who is passionate about the outdoors, and ensuring we are out there for the right reasons.

olympic national park, Washington

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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Oct 1, 2003 by Publisher, Beartooth Mountain Press

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ryan jordan, scouting, Washington, winter backpacking

Doug Johnson

Oct 1, 2003 by Backpacking Light Section Editor, Trekking Systems

Doug Johnson joined BackpackingLight.com in October 2003 and is both a reviewer and the Trekking Systems editor. He lives in Redmond, Washington, with his also-adventurous wife Amy. Doug is an outdoor fanatic and has loved the freedom of exploring ever since his folks taught him to ride a motorcycle at the age of TWO (his […]

Washington

Rick Dreher

Oct 1, 2003 by Backpacking Light Section Editor, Lighting and Navigation Systems

Rick Dreher is interviewed by Bruno the Dalmatian. B. So, now that I’ve had my kibble (AGAIN with the kibble!) we can get down to business. Why backpacking? R. At this point I’ve been doing it long enough that I can’t say, it’s simply something I like doing. B. Lame answer. R. I know. B. […]

California, scouting, Washington

Lightweight Backpacking for Couples

Sep 3, 2003 by Alison Simon and Alan Dixon

Introduction Most of us do not venture into the backcountry alone. Sharing the outdoors with another person heightens our outdoor experience. That person can be a good friend, parent, brother, sister, or our children. Going into the wilderness with a partner (that special and intimate friend) may be the ultimate expression of togetherness. This article […]

bear bag hanging & food storage, campmor, cascade designs, garmin, golite, granite gear, Nunatak, satellite communications, single wall tents, Six Moon Designs, snowshoeing, stephenson tents, tarp camping, Tarptent, thermarest, ultralight sleep systems, Utah, Washington, water treatment, Western Mountaineering, winter backpacking

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

arc'teryx, cloudveil, golite, Marmot, Montane, RBH Designs, ryan jordan, scouting, Washington

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