Hall of Fame Features
The following list features Backpacking Light's "Hall of Fame" - the highest traffic articles ever published at BPL - a great place to start reading for new visitors and subscribers!
Today's Most Popular Gear Reviews & Articles
Ultralight Tip of the Week
431 CommentsRotating feature with tips and illustrations from Mike Clelland!'s new book: Ultralight Backpackin' Tips
Boy Scout Gear List: Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico, Summer
142 CommentsPhilmont Guidebook to Adventure: "Remember, the key to successful backpacking is to go lightly."
Terra Nova Laser Ultra 1 Tent Review
29 CommentsTerra Nova maintains their reputation with the latest “lightest double-wall shelter in the world,” weighing just over 1 pound. This one has a Cuben Fiber canopy and floor.
Granite Gear Vapor Day Pack Review
11 CommentsLightweight, full-featured, very comfortable internal frame day pack.
Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag Review
26 CommentsIt's a $100 DOWN bag. Too good to be true? You may be surprised...
M Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 1: Concepts and Scope.
45 CommentsAdapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear.
Comfort and Moisture Transport in Lightweight Wool and Synthetic Base Layers
54 CommentsAn in-depth comparison of the properties of wool and synthetic fabric for base layers yielded some surprising results.
Osprey Talon 44 Backpack REVIEW
3 CommentsA roomy, comfortable, lightweight framed backpack with lots of pockets, good load control, an adjustable torso length, and a few weak spots.
GoLite Quest and GoLite Odyssey Packs
59 CommentsMini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
The Beautiful Cup
93 CommentsTechniques and gear for the lightweight backcountry coffee connoisseur, because under no circumstances should you let a non-coffee drinker brew your bliss.
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