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The Secret To Warm Feet While Backpacking

One of the WORST things to ruin a backpacking trip is getting cold feet. Unfortunately it happens all too often. The thing is, if backpackers knew...

How To Wash Your Down Sleeping Bags & Jackets The RIGHT Way

Backpackers can spend a lot of money on their gear. But what many don't realize is that they may be slowly ruining a lot of that expensive gear ju...

3 Day Fastpack Gear Loadout

The Skyline Trail The Skyline Trail is a high elevation trail located in the Tushar Mountain Range near Beaver in Southern Utah. Last summer, the ...

Dan Becker On The Live Ultralight Podcast

Tayson:Hey. What's up, everybody. Welcome back to the Live Ultralight Podcast. Today, we have a not-so-special guest by the name of Daniel Barto...

5 Reasons To Use Trekking Poles

Backpacking with Trekking Poles? If you are not backpacking with trekking poles you are doing it wrong. We’re not even joking (well, kind of; backp...

The Best Gifts For Backpackers Under $50

With the holidays are upon us and Christmas shopping commencing, there's no better time to discuss what you can get for that hiker/backpacker/adven...

Free Backpacking Item That Saves You Money & Weight: The Importance Of Checklists

Everyone loves free things and every backpacker loves saving weight and money. As ultralight backpackers, we all look for the lightest, most versat...

Staying Warm At Night While Backpacking

The Importance of staying warm cannot be underestimated Too many of us have found ourselves shivering on the trail, far far away from the central h...

Everything You Need To Know About Top Quilts

What Is a Top Quilt? A top quilt (or backpacking quilt) is an ultralight backpacker’s dream. Think of it as the ultimate minimalist sleeping bag. I...

Biggest Hydration Mistakes Backpackers Make

You know that uncomfortable cotton feeling you get in your throat when you haven't been drinking enough water? You feel ready to drink an entire oc...

Clean Your Backpacking Gear The Right Way

Backpackers can spend a lot of money on their gear. But what many don't realize is that they may be slowly ruining a lot of that expensive gear jus...

The Best Ultralight Water Filter For Backpacking

Whether you are a seasoned ultralight backpacker, or just starting out on the trail, this article will give you insights into our favorite ultralig...

Cold Soaking vs. Cooking With A Stove

You've been on the trail all day and you're starving. With sore feet, you get camp set up and start prepping for a much needed dinner. This moment ...