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Backpacking Light Magazine http://www.backpackinglight.com/ Latest news, views, and reviews about lightweight hiking and backpacking from BackpackingLight.com, the website of Backpacking Light Magazine. en Copyright 2001-2010 Beartooth Media, Inc. BackpackingLight Magazine http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bplcomlogonew.gif http://www.backpackinglight.com BackpackingLight Magazine (M) Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking â€“ Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 2A: Selecting the Lightest, Most Functional Gear - Backpack, Shelter, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/mountain_sul_part2.html <blockquote>Adapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear.</blockquote> by Will Rietveld | 2013-05-15 SuperUltraLight (SUL) backpacking, by definition, calls for a base pack weight less than 5 pounds (2.27 kg). It's fallen out of favor because of the perceived difficulty of achieving such a low pack weight. Back in 2005, Backpacking Light Editor Carol Crooker published a series of articles on going SUL in different locations and styles to show how it's done. But undeniable drawbacks about SUL then were undesirable compromises and going without. Many of us concluded it is best suited for warm/dry conditions. Fast forward to the present; going SUL is much easier now, with no compromises, and less going without. We now have over 40 small companies designing and selling ultralight backpacking gear, and the big outdoor gear companies are in the game too. Now SUL is easier and better than it's ever been. But there's one more hurdle to deal with: going SUL in the mountains, where more shelter, insulation, and rain protection are needed. All of us want to backpack in the mountains in the summertime, so SUL needs to evolve beyond secure warm/dry conditions to better meet our needs. It needs to be adapted for mountain conditions - Mountain SuperUltraLight backpacking (M-SUL). In this series I discuss the concepts, scope, expected conditions, and appropriate ultralight gear and techniques for Mountain SuperUltraLight backpacking in five parts as follows: <a href="http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/mountain_sul_part1.html" target="_blank">Part 1: Concepts and Scope</a> - I present my rationale for M-SUL and define its scope. Part 2: Selecting the Lightest Most Functional Gear. (this article) I identify the best gear options by category â€“ those that provide the functionality needed for summertime mountain backpacking, with minimal weight. Part 3: M-SUL Base Weight Gear Lists. I present gear lists that demonstrate how easy it is to â€œmake weightâ€ for M-SUL and at the same time have all the shelter, insulation, and rain protection you need to stay dry, warm, and comfortable in the high country. Part 4a: Reviews of Selected Gearâ€”Backpacks, Shelters, Sleeping Bags and Pads, Cooking Systems, Water Treatment, and Trekking Poles. Reviews of gear tested for this series of articles. Part 4b: Reviews of Selected Gear -- Rainwear, Insulated Clothing, Handwear, Headwear, Footwear, and Gaiters. Reviews of gear tested for this series of articles. ARTICLE OUTLINE <ul compact> <li>Overview </li> <li> Selecting the Lightest, Most Functional Gear <ul compact> <li> Backpack</li> <li> Shelter</li> <li> Sleeping Bag</li> <li> Sleeping Pad</li> </ul> <li> Preview of Part 3</li> </ul> # WORDS: 4330 # PHOTOS: 6 <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/thumb/mountain-sul-part2-tn.jpg' align='right'> <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bullet-arrow-red-small.gif'><a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/mountain_sul_part2.html'> Read this article at BackpackingLight.com</a>View All: <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Techniques/Techniques & Best Practices/index.html'>Techniques & Best Practices</a> &gt; <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Techniques/index.html'>Techniques</a> 15 May 2013 00:00:00 MST (M) SUL BikeRaftFishPacking (BFRP) http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/sul-bikepacking-packrafting-tenkara-ryan-jordan.html <blockquote>An SUL approach to multisport: bikepacking, packrafting, and tenkara fly fishing.</blockquote> by Ryan Jordan | 2013-05-15 I didn't start backpacking only to walk trails. My very first wilderness trips, in the 1970s, to remote places by foot with my dad nearly always involved the quest to fish some out of the way stretch of river, or an alpine lake. Bushwhacking and other forms of suffering were part of the recipe for these early trips. So was catching large trout. The reward at the end of my line, perhaps more than any other, kept me backpacking in my youth. As my interests expanded in the 1980s to include packrafting and mountaineering, so too did my desire to minimize my pack weight. In the 1990s I got serious about mountain skiing, and I started dabbling with mountain biking. I feel like my approach to backcountry biking, however, didn't get refined until I began to apply SUL principles to it a few years ago. Now, nearly all of my remote trips to wild places involve multiple modes of travel (foot, ski, bike, raft) and many (if not most) still involve a quest to catch large trout in remote places. Such has evolved my favorite (sic) multi-sport backcountry endeavor: BikeRaftFishPacking (BRFP). In its purest form, this wonderful sport involves biking long distances to a remote lake, blowing up an ultralight packraft, and catching trout via tenkara. Of course, this article really isn't about this little tiny niche of wilderness travel. It's about how to apply the principles of SUL ("SuperUltraLight") across a variety of activities and contexts. Here's how I do BRFP. ARTICLE OUTLINE <ul compact> <li> Introduction</li> <li> 1. Multi-Sport Lends Itself to an SUL Approach</li> <li> 2. SUL Biking: Single Speed Skinny</li> <li> 2. SUL BikePacking: Frame Bags & Mini-Packs</li> <li> 3. SUL Fishing: Tenkara</li> <li> 4. SUL Packrafting: Just Keep Me Dry(ish), OK?</li> <li> Conclusion</li> </ul> # WORDS: 1290 # PHOTOS: 5 <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/thumb/sul-brfp-thumb.jpg' align='right'> <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bullet-arrow-red-small.gif'><a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/sul-bikepacking-packrafting-tenkara-ryan-jordan.html'> Read this article at BackpackingLight.com</a>View All: <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Techniques/Techniques/index.html'>Techniques</a> &gt; <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Techniques/index.html'>Techniques</a> 15 May 2013 00:00:00 MST (M) Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking â€“ Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 1: Concepts and Scope. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/mountain_sul_part1.html <blockquote>Adapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear.</blockquote> by Will Rietveld | 2013-05-08 SuperUltraLight (SUL) backpacking, by definition, calls for a base pack weight less than 5 pounds (2.27 kg). It's fallen out of favor because of the perceived difficulty of achieving such a low pack weight. Back in 2005, Backpacking Light Editor Carol Crooker published a series of articles on going SUL in different locations and styles to show how it's done. But, there were undeniable drawbacks about SUL and 'going without'. Many of us concluded it is best suited for warm/dry conditions. Fast forward to the present; going SUL is much easier now, with no compromises, and less going without. We now have over 40 small companies designing and selling ultralight backpacking gear, and the big outdoor gear companies are in the game too. Now SUL is easier and better than it's ever been. But there's one more hurdle to deal with: going SUL in the mountains, where more shelter, insulation, and rain protection are needed. All of us want to backpack in the mountains in the summertime, so SUL needs to evolve beyond secure warm/dry conditions to better meet our needs. It needs to be adapted for mountain conditions - Mountain SuperUltraLight backpacking (M-SUL). In this series I discuss the concepts, scope, expected conditions, and appropriate ultralight gear and techniques for Mountain SuperUltraLight backpacking in five parts as follows: Part 1: Concepts and Scope - (this article) I present my rationale for M-SUL and define its scope. <a href="Part">2: Selecting the Lightest Most Functional Gear.</a> I identify the best gear options by category â€“ those that provide the functionality needed for summertime mountain backpacking, with minimal weight. <a href="Part">3: M-SUL Base Weight Gear Lists.</a> I present gear lists that demonstrate how easy it is to â€œmake weightâ€ for M-SUL and at the same time have all the shelter, insulation, and rain protection you need to stay dry, warm, and comfortable in the high country. <a href="Part">4a: Reviews of Selected Gearâ€”Backpacks, Shelters, Sleeping Bags and Pads, Cooking Systems, Water Treatment, and Trekking Poles.</a> Reviews of gear tested for this series of articles. <a href="Part">4b: Reviews of Selected Gear -- Rainwear, Insulated Clothing, Handwear, Headwear, Footwear, and Gaiters.</a> Reviews of gear tested for this series of articles. ARTICLE OUTLINE <ul compact> <li> Overview </li> <li> Introduction</li> <li> Why SuperUltraLight?</li> <li> Mountain Conditions</li> <li> Technological Advances</li> <li> Mountain SuperUltraLight (M-SUL) Backpacking <ul compact> <li> M-SUL Integrates Experience, Proper Gear Selection, and Technique</li> <li> A Good Measure of Comfort</li> <li> Scope of this Series</li> </ul> <li> Preview of Part 2: Selecting the Lightest Most Functional Gear</li> </ul> # WORDS: 3770 # PHOTOS: 6 <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/thumb/mountain-sul-part1-tn.jpg' align='right'> <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bullet-arrow-red-small.gif'><a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/mountain_sul_part1.html'> Read this article at BackpackingLight.com</a>View All: <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Techniques/Techniques & Best Practices/index.html'>Techniques & Best Practices</a> &gt; <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Techniques/index.html'>Techniques</a> 08 May 2013 00:00:00 MST (M) The SUL Mindset http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/sul-mindset-jordan.html <blockquote>The SUL Mindset may be more than gear weights, and performance standards.</blockquote> by Ryan Jordan | 2013-05-08 Backpacking Light is embarking on a new series about "SuperUltraLight" (SUL) backpacking, an affectionate term that has become one descriptor for carrying a base weight of less than five pounds (other descriptors that I've heard include "arrogant", "pointless", and "stupid"). The purpose of this commentary is to expand the definition of SUL that considers a bit less rigidity, a bit more principle, and a bit more opportunity for the backpacker who chooses to study this subject intentionally. When the concept of SUL was first introduced here in 2003 {http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00138.html}, I mistakenly offered as its basis a metric (one's base weight) and a performance standard (a base weight of less than five pounds). This sparked (sometimes pharisaical) competitiveness in our community that led to new standards (e.g., "eXtreme UltraLight - XUL") because too many people were adopting SUL style (and early converts were no longer uniquely identifiable by their five pound base weights). In our effort to meet these new standards, we discovered that pants with bellowed cargo pockets could hold a lot of gear that didn't count against our base weight. In reviewing the progress of "SUL style" over the past 10 years, I had to ask myself what SUL has evolved into, and I've come to the conclusion that SUL hasn't really changed much. I know, I know. This makes it tough to sell subscriptions. But it's true! The gear really hasn't changed that much. Down sleeping quilts are still down sleeping quilts, and they're still light. Backpacks made with whisper thin fabrics that tear to shreds in brambles and can't hold sewn seams when they're loaded with food are still around. "SUL" tents still don't hold up to mountain storms very well. There's been no drama in materials engineering for titanium, carbon fiber, or fabrics that weigh less than 0.5 oz per square yard. I could end this article here and you'd know most of the story, probably. Except that SUL has evolved into something much more than just the gear. In fact, where SUL in 2003 was all about the gear (and the weight of that gear), I think SUL today is independent of the gear. It's all about you, and your mindset. If you've been around this community for the past 10 years, and have tried and practiced SUL style, then you've probably gone through some evolution in developing that style. Here's a few highlights that I've learned along the way. ARTICLE OUTLINE <ul compact> <li> Introduction</li> <li> 1. By the time my pack weight gets this light, I no longer care about the weight.</li> <li> 2. I value durability, function, and compact size more than light weight.</li> <li> 3. I take fewer things.</li> <li> 4. Even when my pack weighs 40 pounds, I may still be practicing SUL.</li> <li> Living an SUL Mindset</li> </ul> # WORDS: 1150 # PHOTOS: 3 <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/thumb/sul-mindset-thumb.jpg' align='right'> <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bullet-arrow-red-small.gif'><a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/sul-mindset-jordan.html'> Read this article at BackpackingLight.com</a>View All: <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Trends/Commentary/index.html'>Commentary</a> &gt; <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Trends/index.html'>Trends</a> 08 May 2013 00:00:00 MST (M) Lightweight Fry Bake Gear and Technique (Video) http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/lightweight_fry_baking_gear_technique_jordan.html <blockquote>If you're a fan of fry-baked meals in the backcountry, and you are reading this article, it's not likely you're one who gets real excited about carrying the two-pound classic Banks' Fry Bake. Here are some options for lighter gear and techniques for fry-baking as a solo traveler, or in smaller groups.</blockquote> by Ryan Jordan | 2013-05-01 On casual treks where I'm less concerned about counting every ounce of equipment in my pack, I may opt for a luxury here and there. That luxury might include a fishing rod and a handful of flies, an ultralight packraft for crossing rivers or paddling a lake, or, as featured in this article, a small fry bake. A fry bake is a deep "pie-type" pan that can be used to fry or bake meals on an ordinary camp stove or twig fire. Such pans are usually six to eight inches in diameter for the solo hiker and nine to twelve inches in diameter for larger groups. The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), in partnership with the Banks Fry Bake Co., promoted this style of backcountry cooking starting more than three decades ago. But NOLS fry-bakes weighed more than two pounds, and are not high on the list of priority gear for ultralight backpacking crews. One or two ultralighters can share a fry bake pan these days for as little as 10 ounces (lighter for DIY options). This half-plus pound (there are a few accessories you might want, as well, such as a metal spatula) can open up a wide variety of cooking options. This article includes a 7-minute HD video highlighting gear and techniques, including seasoning the pan and making a few different meals. ARTICLE OUTLINE <ul compact> <li> Introduction</li> <li> The Ultimate Fry Bake</li> <li> The Video</li> </ul> # WORDS: 700 # PHOTOS: 4 # VIDEOS: 1 <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/thumb/fry-bake-jordan-thumb.jpg' align='right'> <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bullet-arrow-red-small.gif'><a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/lightweight_fry_baking_gear_technique_jordan.html'> Read this article at BackpackingLight.com</a>View All: <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Techniques/Techniques/index.html'>Techniques</a> &gt; <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Techniques/index.html'>Techniques</a> 01 May 2013 00:00:00 MST (M) Rab Xenon and Patagonia UL Down Hoody: Comparison and Long-Term Review http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/rab_xenon_vs_uldownhoody.html <blockquote>New and evolving technologies necessitate a reexamination of the conventional wisdom of down versus synthetic fill insulation.</blockquote> by David Chenault | 2013-05-01 Fleece, goose down, and synthetic fill insulations: for decades these have been the only choices for backcountry travelers concerned with gear weight. Other options like wool and fur are too heavy and bulky in the thicknesses required for proper warmth. The last few years have seen new technologies come on the market to complicate this triumvirate. The various incarnations of treated down, as well as more breathable synthetic fill insulations, promise to challenge accepted wisdom. With new technologies and new versions of old technologies at the front door, it might be a good time to re-examine the conventional wisdom concerning down and synthetic fill. This article intends to see how well those entrenched myths hold up, by comparing two insulated coats with similar features but different insulations. ARTICLE OUTLINE <ul compact> </ul> # WORDS: 2630 # PHOTOS: 7 <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/thumb/rab-xenon-vs-uldownhoody-tn.jpg' align='right'> <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bullet-arrow-red-small.gif'><a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/rab_xenon_vs_uldownhoody.html'> Read this article at BackpackingLight.com</a>View All: <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Gear/Reviews/index.html'>Reviews</a> &gt; <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Gear/index.html'>Gear</a> 01 May 2013 00:00:00 MST (M) Integral Designs Traverse 2 Review http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/tunnel_tents_2012_id_traverse2.html <blockquote>Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews</blockquote> by Roger Caffin | 2013-04-23 This is a mini-review to go with <a href="http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/tunnel_tents_part1.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a> and <a href="http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/tunnel_tents_part2_2012.html" target="_blank">Part 2</a> of our Survey and Tutorial on Tunnel Tents. It reviews the Integral Designs Traverse 2. Some of the illustrations are from the manufacturer's web site, used here with acknowledgement. ARTICLE OUTLINE <ul compact> <li> Abstract</li> <li> Introduction</li> <li> Details</li> <li> What Happened?</li> <li> Summary</li> </ul> # WORDS: 1440 # PHOTOS: 6 <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/thumb/tunnel-tents-2012-id-traverse2-tn.jpg' align='right'> <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bullet-arrow-red-small.gif'><a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/tunnel_tents_2012_id_traverse2.html'> Read this article at BackpackingLight.com</a>View All: <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Gear/State of the Market Reports/index.html'>State of the Market Reports</a> &gt; <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Gear/index.html'>Gear</a> 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST (M) Enlightened Equipment Revelation Review http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/enlightened_equipment_revelation_review.html <blockquote>A well-made quilt that offers high-quality materials, high fill-power down, and excellent loft for an incredible price.</blockquote> by Chris Wallace | 2013-04-23 The Enlightened Equipment Revelation is a winter-weight quilt offered by the Minnesota-based company with a specified rating of 0 F (-17 C). The quilt's warmth is achieved using cutting-edge fabrics, unique karo step baffles, and 850 fill down. The interior and exterior of the Revelation are made from a 20 denier ripstop nylon available in several colors. ARTICLE OUTLINE <ul compact> <li> Overview</li> <li> Specifications</li> </ul> # WORDS: 520 # PHOTOS: 4 <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/thumb/enlightened-equipment-revelation-review-tn.jpg' align='right'> <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bullet-arrow-red-small.gif'><a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/enlightened_equipment_revelation_review.html'> Read this article at BackpackingLight.com</a>View All: <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Gear/SpotLite Reviews/index.html'>SpotLite Reviews</a> &gt; <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Gear/index.html'>Gear</a> 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST (M) True Lemon and True Lime Spotlite Review http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/lemonlime_spotlite.html <blockquote>Bored with water in the backcountry? Need to make hydration more appealing for your group? Add some flavor to your water, and vanquish any fear of dehydration or scurvy. </blockquote> by Roger Caffin | 2013-04-16 This review is a bit different: one part of the product is going to get praise while another part is going to be, well, condemned. Some explanation is in order. ARTICLE OUTLINE <ul compact> <li> Introduction</li> <li> The Product</li> <li> The Packaging</li> <li> Field testing</li> </ul> # WORDS: 860 # PHOTOS: 2 <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/thumb/lemonlime-spotlite-tn.jpg' align='right'> <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bullet-arrow-red-small.gif'><a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/lemonlime_spotlite.html'> Read this article at BackpackingLight.com</a>View All: <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Gear/SpotLite Reviews/index.html'>SpotLite Reviews</a> &gt; <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Gear/index.html'>Gear</a> 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST (M) Backpacking: Baby on Board - Part 2: Trekking with a Toddler http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/babyonboard_part2.html <blockquote>In Part 1, Fany and Nick embarked on a challenging journey with an unlikely companion: their 3 month old. Two years and another 750 km later, 30 month old Flora has completed the entire traverse. Thru-hiking with a toddler can be as rewarding as it is challenging. </blockquote> by Nick Meynen | 2013-04-16 Four years ago, a heated debate on this forum once discussed the advantages and dangers of making a long thru-hike in the Pyrenees ... with a baby. After the initial 250 km with 3 months old Flora we <a href="http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/babyonboard.html" target="_blank">published an article here</a>. Two years and another 750 km later, the then 30 months old Flora completed the whole traverse. We walked the Pyrenees in four parts - always returning to the place where we stopped the previous holiday. My second and latest book takes these walks with Flora as a starting point for some reflections on modern society. Here I'll focus on the part of that book and experience that gives a good idea of what trekking with a toddler in the mountains can look like. I will only share some stories relevant to backpacking parents with toddlers and will not move into the economical, social or cultural context of the walking hype. If you would like to read an English version of the book, all I can say is: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WandelenMetFlora?ref=hl">https://www.facebook.com/WandelenMetFlora?ref=hl ask for it.</a> ARTICLE OUTLINE <ul compact> <li> Introduction</li> <li> New adventure, new dangers</li> <li> A rather heavy lightweight trek</li> <li> The nightlife</li> <li> A sticky issue</li> <li> My head = the playing table</li> <li> Hospitality</li> <li> A year later and again it's a totally different trek</li> <li> Boiling point</li> <li> The cave</li> <li> Lessons learned</li> </ul> # WORDS: 3650 # PHOTOS: 15 <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/thumb/babyonboard-part2-tn.jpg' align='right'> <img src='http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/bullet-arrow-red-small.gif'><a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/babyonboard_part2.html'> Read this article at BackpackingLight.com</a>View All: <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Techniques/Techniques/index.html'>Techniques</a> &gt; <a href='http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Techniques/index.html'>Techniques</a> 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST