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ARTICLES Trends Commentary
To Pack or Not to Pack? What constitutes an 'essential' item in a lightweight hiker's overnight pack?
by Mark Henley
Essentials commentary from BackpackingLight reader, Mark Henley. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Commentary
To Pack or Not to Pack? What constitutes an 'essential' item in a lightweight hiker's overnight pack?
by Allison Miller
Essentials commentary from BackpackingLight reader, Allison Miller. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Commentary
To Pack or Not to Pack? What constitutes an 'essential' item in a lightweight hiker's overnight pack?
by Jim Bailey
Essentials commentary from BackpackingLight reader, Jim Bailey. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Commentary
2007 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
by Backpacking Light Staff
Backpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear of 2007 Read More...
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Members Only Why I Go Light
by Craig Mortensen
Trends Editor Craig Mortensen discusses the joys of simplification and describes his transition to an ultralight load. Read More...
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Members Only Catoma Outdoor Twist and Worm Tents Set Up at the Drop of a Hat (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2007)
by Will Rietveld
New manufacturer of tents with potential for lightweight backpacking, if they make the tents available with lighter fabrics. Read More...
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Members Only Useful New Products From Sea To Summit
by Will Rietveld
Several lightweight, well-designed, multi-purpose products to aid the lightweight backpacker, while reducing our environmental impacts. Read More...
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Members Only OR Fever! Covering Outdoor Retailer with Backpacking Light
by Don Wilson
A day in the life of BPL editors in Salt Lake City. Read More...
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Playing in the Snow: A Day at Backcountry Base Camp
by Mike Martin (audio interview by Ken Knight)
The Backpackinglight teams spends a day at Backcountry Base Camp prior to the start of the show. Read More...
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2006 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
by Backpacking Light Staff
An eclectic assortment of favorite gear for 2006. Read More...
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Backpacking Light Print vs. Online Magazines: Vision for 2006 and Beyond
by the Editorial Board
A letter to the readers of Backpacking Light Magazine. Read More...
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2005 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
by the BackpackingLight.com Staff
Staff Favorites - Our gear picks from the 2005 hiking and backpacking season. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Commentary
NOLS Sees the Light
by Backpacking Light Staff
Backpacking Light Magazine Partners with GoLite, NOLS, to Bring Lightweight Backpacking Courses to NOLS Curriculum Read More...
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Members Only Chlorine Dioxide No-Mix Water Treatment Solution Coming to US Outdoor Market
by Ryan Jordan
Pre-mixed, one-step chlorine dioxide water treatment / disinfection solution. No mixing and easy to use. Say goodbye to iodine. Read More...
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On Going Mapless in a Digital World: Engagement, Simplicity, and the Art of Real-Time Navigation
by Ryan Jordan
My guess is that if you feel the need to add a GPS unit for "safety" or "efficiency", then you've got more serious gaps in your skill set that need to be addressed. Read More...
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Publisher's View: Bear Predation (Commentary)
by Ryan Jordan
Do bear canisters reflect poor management policy and only serve to increase bear tolerance of humans? Read More...
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Backpacking Light Editor Receives National Award for Volunteer Efforts
by Carol Crooker
Forest Service award recognizes Will Rietveld and spouse Janet Reichl for Leave No Trace education and research. Read More...
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Top 10 Reasons to Carry a Spork
by the BackpackingLight.com Readership
Results of a BackpackingLight.com reader contest, featuring the Top 10 Reasons to Carry a Spork List, and "Ode to a Spork" cowboy poetry by Paul Johnson. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Commentary
Small Packs for Ultralight Backpacking
by Ryan Jordan
Backpacking Light Publisher Ryan Jordan outlines the benefits of small packs: load stability, bushwhacking ease, and to elicit those "Hey, you day hikin'?" comments from others. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Commentary
The Benefits of Going Light
by Glen Van Peski
Commentary on the multiple benefits of lightweight backpacking. Read More...
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Members Only Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff 2005: The Scoop!
by Don Wilson
Report from the Annual Day Zero PCT Kickoff 2005. Read More...
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Perseverance Mills' Perseverance Loses Weight: Is the Pertex Dynasty Slipping Away?
by Ryan Jordan
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Waterproof, Softshell, or Lost?
by Ryan Jordan
Op-Ed: what is the utility of a garment that offers the disadvantages of both hard and soft shells? Read More...
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In Memoriam: Blake Morstad - 1980 - 2005
by Ryan Jordan
BackpackingLight.com Staff Member dies in avalanche in Montana's Centennial Mountains. Read More...
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2004 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
by BackpackingLight.com Staff
Staff Favorites - Our gear picks from the 2004 hiking and backpacking season. Read More...
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Backpacking Light Position Statement on Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings
by the BackpackingLight.com Review Staff
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Members Only 45 Miles in 47 Hours: What You Can Do With a Weekend Using Lightweight Backpacking Gear
by Doug Johnson
What can you accomplish in a three-day weekend with lightweight gear? Read More...
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Members Only Commentary on Sleeping Bag Rating Specifications (2004)
by Ryan Jordan and Alan Dixon
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About Lightweight Backpacking
by Ryan Jordan
A brief primer on lightweight backpacking. Read More...
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About Ultralight Backpacking
by Ryan Jordan
A brief primer on the nature of ultralight backpacking and how to pursue it! Read More...
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Personal Locator Beacons as a Rescue Device for Backcountry Travelers
by Ryan Jordan
Is a PLB consistent with a responsible lightweight backpacking philosophy? Read More...
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Simplicity, Harmony, and Opportunity: Freedom Born From an Ultralight Ethic
by Carol "Brawny" Wellman
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Members Only Sleeping by Faith: Bag Temperature Ratings
by Ryan Jordan
Sleeping by Faith: Bag Temperature Ratings Read More...
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The Great Waterproof-Breathable Debate
by Ryan Jordan
The Great Waterproof-Breathable Debate Read More...
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The Laughing Curmudgeon's Guide to Going Light
by George Cole
The Laughing Curmudgeon's Guide to Going Light Read More...
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How Light is Too Light?
by Ryan Jordan
How Light is Too Light? Read More...
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Lose Your Baggage, Pal
by Ryan Jordan
Lose Your Baggage, Pal Read More...
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The Arc Bag Concept: Saving Weight with Variable Girth Sleeping Bags Having an "Arc" Shaped Cross Section
by Ryan Jordan
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