By Rick Dreher on February 02 in Gear »
ReviewsPetzl has been busy upgrading and gives us two new versions of an old stand-by.
By Will Rietveld on January 26 in Gear »
ReviewsThe ultimate down jacket for ultralight backpacking and lightweight cold weather pursuits.
By Brad Groves on January 26 in Trends »
CommentaryThe main reason my pack got lighter was because I realized that being prepared had little to do with the equipment I carried.
By Alan Dixon and Don Wilson on January 19 in Places »
Trip ReportsThe greatest rewards come when you choose to get off the beaten path and build a personalized hike that mixes challenge and fun at whatever level works for you.
By Janet Reichl and Will Rietveld on January 19 in Gear »
ReviewsThe lightest down jacket to be found, but the women’s version doesn’t have as much loft and warmth as the men’s version.
Reg: $29.99 | Member: $28.49
Like the early explorers of the Wild West, the beauty of the FireLite Trapper's Mug is found in its absolute simplicity. Nearly 1/2 liter capacity, a 1.3 oz weight, no handles, and no lid keep this mug as simple as possible for cookin' and drinkin'.
Reg: $14.99 $7.59 | Member: $12.49 $6.32
Backpacking Light's 2010 Photo Calendar features photos from our 2009 Photo Contest, plus a few shots from our staff's 2009 expeditions.