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Today's Most Popular Ultralight Backpacking Gear Reviews & Articles

Backpacking Checklist (Gear List): 3-Season, 3-Day

By Ryan Jordan | on December 02, 2003 | In Gear
An example of what a lightweight backpacker might take on a 3-day outing.

M  MYOG - A Winter Canister Stove using your Summer Upright Stove and the Brunton Stove Stand

By Roger Caffin | on May 06, 2008 | In Techniques
The Brunton Stove Stand is a nice bit of engineering, but is it really of any use? Oh yes: it can be turned into a neat winter stove with just a little DIY effort.

Boy Scout Gear List: New Scouts, Three-Season

By Doug Prosser | on June 07, 2005 | In Gear
New Boy Scouts (and your parents!), take note: going light will leave your patrol leaders in the dust and there will be money left over from you paper route.

M  Hypothermia

By Darin Banner | on May 06, 2008 | In Techniques
Avoiding and treating hypothermia in the backcountry with ultralight equipment.

Bear Bag Hanging Techniques

By Ryan Jordan | on May 30, 2004 | In Techniques
A brief review of bear bag hanging techniques with a focus on minimizing weight and maximizing simplicity.

Boy Scout Gear List: Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico, Summer

By Doug Prosser | on April 19, 2006 | In Gear
Philmont Guidebook to Adventure: "Remember, the key to successful backpacking is to go lightly."

Single Wall Tents and Shelters Review Summary

By Doug Johnson | on October 25, 2004 | In Gear
Comparison review of single wall tents and shelters for lightweight backpacking.

Podcast: Journey on the Wild Coast – When the Weather Outside is Frightful and There is No Inside, What Gear Works?


By Carol Crooker | on April 29, 2008 | In Places
Carol Crooker exposes the insanity of Bretwood Higman and Erin McKittrick. Three pounds of shared sleeping quilt for minus 30 degree weather?!

BearVault BV100 Food Canister REVIEW

By the Product Review Staff | on February 17, 2004 | In Gear

M  A Lightweight Guide to Backpacking in Sustained, Cold Rain

By Alan Dixon | on December 27, 2006 | In Gear
Techniques, gear and clothing to keep your pack light and a smile on your face during continuous days of rain.