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Now Available: Thorofare Ultralight Trekking Apparel

Introducing Backpacking Light's new 4 oz (115 g) Thorofare Trekking Pant and 4.5 oz (130 g) Trekking Shirt. Now in stock and for sale sale to everyone.

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Thorofare Trekking Shirt

in Clothing Systems » Lightweight Synthetic Trekking Clothing
Introducing the Thorofare Collection from Backpacking Light. Ultralight trekking apparel designed to be lightweight, durable and stylish

Thorofare Trekking Pant

in Clothing Systems » Lightweight Synthetic Trekking Clothing
Introducing the Thorofare Collection from Backpacking Light. Ultralight trekking apparel designed to be lightweight, durable and stylish.

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By Mike Martin | on September 02 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
New sleeping bag designs from Integral Designs, Montbell, Exped, Jacks ‘R’ Better, Mountain Hardwear, and REI show innovative functionality and lighter weight.

Appealing Apparel (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)

By Mike Martin and Will Rietveld | on September 02 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
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By Will Rietveld | on September 02 | in Gear » Reviews
This full-featured synthetic insulated pant really fits well, and it’s a great value – if you want or need the features.

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By Kevin Sawchuk | on August 26 | in Techniques » Techniques & Best Practices
Kevin Sawchuk shares his how-to on fast day hikes, and his why-to, too.

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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008 News

M Better Bags (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)

By Mike Martin | on September 02 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
New sleeping bag designs from Integral Designs, Montbell, Exped, Jacks ‘R’ Better, Mountain Hardwear, and REI show innovative functionality and lighter weight.

Appealing Apparel (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)

By Mike Martin and Will Rietveld | on September 02 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Mike Martin and Will Rietveld have the highlights on new apparel from ORSM08.

M 2008 Lightweight Footwear Roundup (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)

By Will Rietveld | on August 19 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
A primer on choosing footwear for fast and light backpacking, with input from the Backpacking Light staff on the footwear they use; a roundup of promising new lightweight footwear found at the summer 2008 Outdoor Retailer Show; and a description of Ion Mask, a nanotechnology waterproofing process that doesn't affect breathability and could eliminate the need for a waterproof membrane in footwear.

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