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Episode 94 | Backcountry Cooking + SOS Buttons

Backpacking Light — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:45:43 +0000

In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about pressing the SOS button, as well as gear and best practices for backcountry cooking in ultralight style.

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Office Hours (Members-Only Live Stream)

Backpacking Light — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:00:20 +0000

Join us on our members-only "office hours" live stream with Backpacking Light owner/founder Ryan Jordan for short presentations + member Q&A.

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Staff Picks 2023

Backpacking Light — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 04:34:44 +0000

Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used in 2023 - the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!

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Episode 93 | Wilderness Emergency Rescue

Backpacking Light — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:45:58 +0000

In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, we're going to talk about wilderness emergency rescue from the very different and unique perspective of an air ambulance service operating in the Canadian Wilderness.

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Bear and Food Storage Policy in the National Parks

Sarah Bennett — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:10:59 +0000

America’s National Parks each have different food storage requirements for backpackers. This article discusses the requirements, various options, and focuses on what bear canisters are exemplary options, and why.

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Episode 92 | Tenkara, Ultrarunning, and Performance Minimalism

Backpacking Light — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:33:24 +0000

In today's episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast we're going to talk about a very unique way to enjoy tenkara fly fishing in the backcountry, and the idea of minimalism vs. performance minimalism.

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How to Plan a Backpacking Trip: Skills, Tools, and Resources

Backpacking Light — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:00:13 +0000

A curated guide to Backpacking Light resources on how to plan a backpacking trip - gear, skills, podcasts, forums, research, education, and more.

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Episode 91 | Fishnet Mesh Base Layers

Backpacking Light — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:00:33 +0000

In episode 91 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about fishnet base layers and the Swedish ideal of lagom.

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Episode 90 | Alpaca Wool Baselayers

Ryan Jordan — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:45:38 +0000

In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about four season tents, a new ABC watch that could dethrone the Garmin Fenix, and alpaca wool fabrics used for next-to-skin base layer apparel.

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Publisher’s Gear Guide Update (Nov ’23)

Backpacking Light — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:21:48 +0000

The Publisher's Gear Guide has been updated. This gear guide contains recommendations in various categories by Backpacking Light Publisher and Founder Ryan Jordan. This is the gear he actually chooses to use on his own trips.

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