Backpacking Light Magazine (Single Issues)

Catalog No. BPL70001

"Backpacking Light: The Magazine of Lightweight Hiking and Ultralight Backpacking..."

Overview

Backpacking Light: The Magazine of Lightweight Hiking and Backcountry Travel is the only print magazine dedicated to the lightweight backcountry enthusiast.

Backpacking Light offers insightful technical articles and in-depth features in a small (light) format that you can throw in your briefcase or backpack.

Book/Magazine Resellers and Retailers: Unbroken case packs of 25 copies/case are available for resale at a wholesale discount of 50% off retail (shipping cost is $5.00 per case). You may fax your purchase order (please include credit card info and shipping address) to 406-794-0402.

Issue 11 Contents

Publisher's Message by Ryan Jordan
Forum Echoes: Pearls of Wisdom from you, our grass-roots gurus
Faces: Ron Moak, by Nicole Chilton
It's All Too Much: Book Review by Nicole Chilton
Ready, Willing & Able by Ryan Hutchins-Cabibi and Scott Christy
SPOT Gear Review by Alan Dixon and Roger Caffin
Tiny Homes by Nicole Chilton
Slickrock: A Canyoneering Photo Essay from the Escalante River Canyon, by Alan Dixon
Era Skiing: Cross-Country Skiing in Eastern Finland by Chris Eastwood, with editorial assistance by Roger Caffin
Tropical Ultra-Light by Matt Hage and Agnes Stowe
In the Steps of Romans, Pilgrims, and Templars by Brandon Wilson

Issue 10 Contents

Publisher's Message by Ryan Jordan
Forum Echoes: Pearls of Wisdom from you, our grass-roots gurus
Podcasts: BPL.com's Offerings by Nicole Chilton
People: Roman Dial Profile
Walking the Line: When Have You Gone Too Light? by Nicole Chilton
Backpacking Light's Wilderness Trekking School by Bill Stadwiser
Trekking Together by Ryan Connelly
Hig and Erin, Husband and Wife by Roman Dial
Denali Light by Matt Hage and Agnes Stowe
My "Ultralight" Brother-in-Law by Ryan Connelly
CDT: An Epic Trail Through the Heart of the Rockies by Josh Shusko
Why I Love... by Carol Crooker
Non-Scientific Chart by Mike Clelland!

Issue 9 Contents

Publisher's Message by Ryan Jordan
Forum Echoes: Pearls of Wisdom from you, our grass-roots gurus
The Mad Hearts of All of Us by Bayley Lawrence
Ways We Can Make a Difference by Kevin S.L.J. Sawchuk
Lichter Sets a New Benchmark for the Triple Crown by Sinclair Oal
Packrafting the South Fork Flathead in the Bob Marshall Wilderness by Clint Garrett
Pocket Camera Primer by Matt Hage
Singletrack on the Ultralight by Doug Johnson
Metamorphosis: A Change in Attitude by Nathan Boddy
Extreme Ultralight in the Blue Ridge Mountains by Alan Dixon
What's that Smell? by Dave Swinehart

Issue 8

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Issue 7 Contents

Roadless: Unfulfilled Dreams in the Western Arctic by Ryan Jordan
Map: Arctic 1000 by Shane Matthews
Techniques: Staying Dry in a Bivy Sack by Mike Martin
Long Distance Hiking: Fast Thru Hike by Andrew Skurka
Reviews: Bivy Sacks by Ryan Jordan
The Certain Benefits of Wilderness Uncertainty by Matt Colon
Confessions of a Heavyweight Backpacker by N. N. Boddy
Sensory Perception and the Backpacking Way of Life by Kevin Sawchuck
Slop, Sleet, Spring, Sweet! by Ryan Jordan
Spring Footwear Systems by Ryan Jordan
Photo Essay: Circumnavigating Yellowstone National Park by Kevin Sawchuck & Andrew Skurka
Book Review: Arctic Wings
Hiking on Mother's Day by Dave Swinehart
Seeking Simplicity in Your Trail Diet by Ryan Jordan
Forum Echoes: Pearls of Wisdom from you, our grass-roots gurus

Issue 6 Contents

Roadless: Northern Absaroka Backbone by Ryan Jordan
The Wrap: Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Commentary
Techniques and Gear for the Lightweight Backcountry Coffee Connoisseur by Mike Clelland!
Digital Navigation Systems by Alan Dixon
Slow Down, You Move Too Fast by Matt Colon
Fall Footwear by John Vonhof
Cold and Wet in the Pre-Winter Months by Ryan Jordan
Pockets and the Ultralight Way by Ryan Jordan
Photo Essay: California's Pacific Crest by Andrew Skurka
Extending Battery Life
Marriage and Solo Backpacking

Issue 5 Contents

Roadless by Ryan Jordan

Dog Food for Thought by Matt Colon

Your National Parks in Peril by Todd Wilkinson

Backpacking Barefoot by Alan Dixon

Light Reading by Matt Colon

Maceration by Ryan Jordan

Drifting to the Dark Side by Tim Cahill

Why We Go by Matt Colon

Trip Reports by Matt Hazley, Scott Williamson, Andrew Skurka, Roman Dial, Jason Geck, and Ryan Jordan

Backcountry Camps (Photo Essay) by Ryan Jordan

Forum Echoes: Pearls of Wisdom from you, our grass-roots gurus

Issue 4 Contents

The Hayduke Lives by Matt Colon

Billy Mattison: Adventure Racing, Part 2 (Interview) by Matt Colon

Less is More: Fastpacking Appalachia by Erik Schlimmer

The Examined Life by Matt Colon

Llama Trekking by J. Sinclair Oal

Six Tips for Backpacking Light with Kids by Scott Graham

Hayduke Trail (Photo Essay) by Brian Frankle

Forum Echoes: Pearls of Wisdom from you, our grass-roots gurus

Doublewall Tents (Review Summary) by Doug Johnson

Issue 3 Contents

Ultralight Snow Cave Camping by Ryan Jordan

The Aboriginal Walkabout by J. Sinclair Oal

Backpacking in Scotland by Chris Townsend

Feet of Endurance: PCT Record!

Isaac Wilson: Adventure Racer (Interview) by Matt Colon

Lightweight Paddling by Alan Dixon

Get Out Now! by Matt Colon

Hot and Bothered: Foot Care in the Heat by John Vonhof

Paria Wilderness by Paul Grube

The Great Divide Trail (Photo Essay) by Justin Lichter

Issue 2 Contents

Backcountry Forward: The Vision of Backpacking Light by Ryan Jordan

1.5 Ounce Foot Care Kit by John Vonhof

Blake Morstad: In Memoriam

Life on Mount Rainier: A Photo Essay by Chris Watkins

St. Olav’s Way: Trekking the Trail of Norse Kings by Brandon Wilson

Efficacy of Chemical Water Technologies in the Backcountry by Erica McKenzie and Dr. Ryan Jordan

Bushwacking the 770: A Painful Guide to the Northeast’s 3,000 Footers by E. Schlimmer

Speeding on the John Muir Trail: Fastpacking the Record over 220 Miles by Kevin Sawchuck

Feet of Endurance: Stay tuned for two new PCT record attempts this summer

Journey to the Steaming Giant: Meet the Indigenous Guides who are Reclaiming Ecuador’s Wilderness Gem by John Parks

Book Review: Yak Butter Blues: A Tibetan Walk of Faith

Forum Echoes: Pearls of Wisdom from you, our grass-roots gurus

Issue 1 Contents:

Backpacking Alaska (Feature), by Peter Vacco

Liquid and Compressed Gas Stoves (Technical), by Roger Caffin

Jetboil Stove (Review Snapshot), by Alan Dixon

Preparing to Hike a 30-Mile Day, by Courtenay Schurman

Early Summer Considerations for Wet Weather Hiking (Gear List), by Ryan Jordan

Lightweight Backpacking Tips (Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Where the Grizzly Walks (Book Review), by Bill Schneider

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ISSN 1550-4417
Trim Size: 5.5 x 8 in (13.97 x 20.32 cm)
Binding: Perfect
Cover: Full Color
Color format: Grayscale with minimum 16-page full color signature
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Single Copy Retail: $9.99/issue
Publication Schedule: Quarterly

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