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
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.
M Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL 2 Review
24 CommentsMainstream manufacturers are catching on, and competition in the ~2lb tent range is fierce. The SuperMegaUL2 is a brilliant addition to this growing field.
M MYOG: Backpack Design
17 CommentsTips and tricks expand upon previously published articles: check out Luke's six iterations and glean ideas for perfecting YOUR custom-made pack!
Necessity vs. Importance: Considering Ultralight Essentials
33 CommentsEssentials commentary from BackpackingLight Publisher, Ryan Jordan.
M New Balance 889 Multisport Review
27 CommentsThese new trail shoes have gone the way of the Vibram sole. How does this development affect performance?
M Recent Developments in Canister Stoves
104 CommentsRecent developments in canister stoves have the potential to upset a lot of the industry, as the leadership seems to have passed out of the hands of Western brands and into Asia. Stoves that were trumpeted as the state of the art by well-known Western brands now look a little old, tired, heavy and, well, clunky. We look at a few of the leading edge stoves from 2012 to see where things are going.
Explorations into Candle Stoves
36 CommentsWax has a reasonably high energy density and unlike other fuels it does not spill (when cold): can you make an adequate DIY stove with it?
ULA Circuit, ULA Catalyst, and ULA Camino Packs
59 CommentsMini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
M Marmot Hydrogen Sleeping Bag Review
14 CommentsThe Hydrogen is a well designed, high loft, roomy, warm, mummy-style down 30F-rated sleeping bag, but its shell fabric is heavy and wets out too easily.
M Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 1: Definition and Pitching
142 CommentsHow tunnel tents work, why they can handle extreme weather, and how to pitch them under extreme conditions.
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