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

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on July 25, 2006 | in Technology » Test Reports
An in-depth comparison of the properties of wool and synthetic fabric for base layers yielded some surprising results.

M Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL 2 Review

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By Brad Groves | on March 05, 2013 | in Gear » Reviews
Mainstream 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

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By Luke Schmidt | on June 07, 2011 | in Techniques » Make Your Own Gear
Tips 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

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By Ryan Jordan | on July 15, 2008 | in Techniques » Techniques & Best Practices
Essentials commentary from BackpackingLight Publisher, Ryan Jordan.

M New Balance 889 Multisport Review

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By Roger Caffin | on April 02, 2013 | in Gear » Reviews
These new trail shoes have gone the way of the Vibram sole. How does this development affect performance?

M Recent Developments in Canister Stoves

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By Roger Caffin | on March 12, 2013 | in Trends » Trend Reports
Recent 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

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By Mark Hurd and Roger Caffin | on January 02, 2008 | in Technology » Research Reviews
Wax 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

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By Roger Caffin | on September 28, 2010 | in Gear » Reviews
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

M Marmot Hydrogen Sleeping Bag Review

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By Will Rietveld | on January 05, 2010 | in Gear » Reviews
The 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

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By Roger Caffin | on April 10, 2012 | in Gear » State of the Market Reports
How tunnel tents work, why they can handle extreme weather, and how to pitch them under extreme conditions.


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