LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING

Many of you know that my once weekly blog has turned into something that I try to fit in between the responsibilities of life which have bee...

Within the confines of my blog, I do my best to find unique things in the world of lightweight and ultralight backpacking which aren't ...

Although I'm a big fan of the Granite Gear Uberlight CTF 3 DrySack ( http://www.granitegearstore.com/uberlight-drysacks-P170C15.aspx )...

A topic heavily debated by lightweight backpackers is the necessary or appropriate light source to carry while backpacking. What to carry de...

Just thought some of you might enjoy this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qle-vjHoQa4

Last summer the world's lightest 4-season tent was released to the fan fare of - well, very few. Whether people didn't know it exist...

Last fall, for the first time in my backpacking career, I faced a very unfun experience while backpacking - chaffing. As I explained to my ...

After a trip about a month ago following some night hiking where I ended up sleeping in an AT shelter out of sheer exhaustion and my comple...