LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING

Ever hiked at night? Some find it exhilarating , some find it scary. I suppose I've shared both emotions which seem to be heavily ...

Yes, if I'm willing to have a multi-part series on the value of a good poop-scoop, then it's probably no surprise that I have no...

I've been extraordinarily busy for the last several weeks and my outdoor time whether hiking or merely seeing the light of day has been...

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I'm a solo backpacker for the most part. I get the pleasure of setting my own schedule, sneaking up on wildlife, and getting the first c...

My blog principally focuses on gear and what can best be carried as it relates to lightweight backpacking. I assume those who read this blog...

I wanted to take a moment to follow-up on three items I briefly mentioned on my recent Trail Days blog. I would categorize these under the ...

Although not necessarily true in every situation, the world of lightweight backpacking is often fairly expensive. Most vendors referenced in...