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GEAR SHOP Clothing Systems Merino Wool
Backpacking Light Merino UL Shirt (Long-Sleeve)Backpacking Light Merino UL Shirt (Long-Sleeve)

Ultralight merino for next to skin wear.

View Item DetailsOur Price: $49.99
Member Price: $47.49
GEAR SHOP Clothing Systems Lightweight Synthetic Trekking Clothing
Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking ShirtBackpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Shirt

Introducing the Thorofare Collection from Backpacking Light. Ultralight trekking apparel designed to be lightweight, durable and stylish

View Item DetailsMSRP: $76.99
Our Price: $76.99
Member Price: $73.14
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Eddie Bauer First Ascent Downlight Sweater Review
by Will Rietveld
This jacket really rocks - an excellent balance of light weight, basic features, warmth, wind and water resistance, and cost. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Mountain Hardwear Nitrous Jacket Review
by Will Rietveld
An ultralight down jacket that performs well in active pursuits, but it’s not the best choice for ultralight backpacking. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Rab Microlight Jacket Review
by Will Rietveld
Trim-fitting ultralight three-season down jacket with a great shell and basic feature set, but its numerous horizontal seams allow down fragments to leak out. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Sugar Coma: Days 4 & 5 (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009)
by Alan Dixon and Alison Simon
After five glorious days of all the sweet new stuff retailers can offer, we're home and recovering from the high. Our last blog blizzard of some standouts. Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Make Your Own Gear
Members Only Make Your Own Gear: Light Fleece Pullover Top
by Roger Caffin
This light fleece top is designed as a light winter pullover for snow conditions. It is very simple and styled as an anorak, rather than opening right down the front. Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Make Your Own Gear
Members Only MYOG Baffled Down Vest
by Brad Groves with editorial assistance from Roger Caffin
Instructions for designing and making a silk and down baffled vest (all natural fibers) plus some of the challenges the author met along the way. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Commentary
2008 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
by BackpackingLight.com Staff
Backpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear of 2008. Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Techniques & Best Practices
Members Only Gear Suited for Wet, Cold Weather Hiking
by Chris Townsend
Cold & wet: really only good when it describes your dog's nose. But you can still be comfy in these conditions with the right (lightweight) gear. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Patagonia Traverse Softshell Review
by Don Wilson
Don Wilson explores the new Patagonia Traverse Softshell clothing, with input from Ryan Jordan. Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Make Your Own Gear
Members Only Make Your Own Gear: Silnylon Mountain Poncho
by Roger Caffin
This silnylon mountain poncho covers both you and your pack against some of the worst weather, allows ease of movement on mixed terrain, and isn't prone to condensation. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Appealing Apparel (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
by Mike Martin and Will Rietveld
Mike Martin and Will Rietveld have the highlights on new apparel from ORSM08. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Montbell Thermawrap Pant Review
by Will Rietveld
This full-featured synthetic insulated pant really fits well, and it’s a great value – if you want or need the features. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Rab Bergen Pant SPOTLITE Review
by Will Rietveld
Great fitting, lightweight, exceptionally versatile eVENT pant. Read More...
GEAR SHOP Clothing Systems Merino Wool
Backpacking Light Merino UL Short Sleeve ShirtBackpacking Light Merino UL Short Sleeve Shirt

Ultralight merino for next to skin wear.

View Item DetailsOur Price: $39.99
Member Price: $37.99
GEAR SHOP Clothing Systems Merino Wool
Backpacking Light Merino UL Long John PantBackpacking Light Merino UL Long John Pant

Ultralight merino for next to skin wear, in sizes from XXS to XXL!

View Item DetailsOur Price: $49.99
Member Price: $47.49
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
A Virtual Pack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
by Mike Martin, Ryan Jordan, Don Wilson, Craig Mortensen, Alan Dixon, Ken Knight, Steve Nelson, Addie Morstad, Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl
The Backpacking Light Outdoor Retailer Team outfits an entire lightweight pack for a long winter weekend using only gear found at the show. Join us throughout the trip for updates as we add gear to our hyper-linked Outdoor Retailer Virtual Pack. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Outdoor Research Endeavor Mitts (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
by Will Rietveld
Virtual Pack: Outdoor Research Endeavor Mitts Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Golite Hooded Inferno Jacket (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
by Will Rietveld
Virtual Pack: Golite Hooded Inferno Jacket Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Make Your Own Gear
Members Only Make Your Own Gear: Shell Top
by Roger Caffin
In "Notes from the Field - Bushwhacking Shell" I discussed commercial shirts and a shell top I make for myself and my wife. Instructions for making my design are given here. Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Make Your Own Gear
Members Only Make Your Own Gear – Trousers
by Roger Caffin
In ‘Notes from the Field - Bushwhacking Gear - Trousers’ I discussed commercial trousers and some I make for myself and my wife. Instructions for making my design are given here. 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...
ARTICLES Articles Features
Members Only Notes from the Field – Bushwhacking Shell
by Roger Caffin
Features and design for a shell jacket that can handle tough bushwhacking Read More...
ARTICLES Articles Features
Members Only Notes from the Field – Bushwhacking Trousers
by Roger Caffin
BPL's resident brush-buster describes pants that work in tough conditions without falling apart. Read More...
ARTICLES Places Trip Reports
Members Only Bringing up the Rear: An Ultralighter Hikes across the Weminuche with a "Mixed" Group
by Ben Smith
Ultralighters love replacing old gear with new. But what gets lost when you get new hiking buddies to go with your new kit? Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Ibex Balance Seamless Underwear (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2007)
by Ken Knight
Seamless underwear for men and women from Ibex. Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Make Your Own Gear
Members Only Make Your Own Gear: Gaiters for Bushwhacking
by Roger Caffin
Lightweight, tough gaiters that are suitable for bushwhacking and easy to make. Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Techniques
Members Only Bushwhacking Gear: Heavyweight Fabrics and Compatible Construction Techniques to Improve Clothing Longevity for Off-trail Bushwhacking
by Roger Caffin
Thorns, scrub and sandstone can rip ultralight clothing to shreds. What materials and construction techniques hold up to serious bushwhacking? Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Apparel Trends and Highlights
by Ryan Jordan, Alan Dixon, and Alison Simon
Trends and highlights in lightweight apparel from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006. Read More...
ARTICLES Technology Test Reports
Comfort and Moisture Transport in Lightweight Wool and Synthetic Base Layers
by
An in-depth comparison of the properties of wool and synthetic fabric for base layers yielded some surprising results. Read More...