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Backpacking Light Podcast

The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports.

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Backpacking Food and Nutrition

Backpacking Food and Nutrition

In this episode we tackle the science, myths, and dogma surrounding backpacking food and nutrition. Featuring guest Bria... Read more

25 May 2018

1hr 48mins

Ranked #2

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Listener Q&A

Listener Q&A

Andrew and Ryan answer questions solicited from the Backpacking Light community on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Cov... Read more

21 May 2020

1hr 3mins

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Load Hauling

Load Hauling

Note: This podcast was recorded in early February, 2020 - before Covid-19 social distancing measures went into place.  I... Read more

21 Apr 2020

1hr 38mins

Ranked #4

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Henry Shires of Tarptent

Henry Shires of Tarptent

Henry Shires is the President and Founder of Tarptent, a direct-to-consumer, cottage-industry tent manufacturer known fo... Read more

20 Dec 2019

55mins

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Backcountry Coffee

Backcountry Coffee

Coffee. What makes a good cup, what makes a bad cup, and what are the best ways to java yourself in the backcountry? All... Read more

30 Nov 2019

48mins

Ranked #6

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SKILLS SHORT: Training for Backpacking

SKILLS SHORT: Training for Backpacking

It’s no secret: the more physically prepared you are for a backpacking trip, the more you are going to enjoy yourself. B... Read more

27 Jul 2019

31mins

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The Gear We Love, and Why We Love it

The Gear We Love, and Why We Love it

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan and Andrew talk about some of the BPL staff’s favorite gear from ... Read more

14 Feb 2020

1hr 4mins

Ranked #8

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Trekking Poles

Trekking Poles

This podcast is about trekking poles. Trekking poles are a surprisingly contentious piece of gear in the UL world. Their... Read more

12 Dec 2018

1hr 22mins

Ranked #9

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Roundtable Conversation with Wilderness Adventure Guides

Roundtable Conversation with Wilderness Adventure Guides

In response to reader feedback and in the interest of exploring new formats, Ryan and Andrew are experimenting with new ... Read more

16 Jul 2018

48mins

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The Long Trail Fastest Known Time (Unsupported)

The Long Trail Fastest Known Time (Unsupported)

Today’s guest is Jeff Garmire (trail name Legend). In the summer of 2019 Jeff achieved the fastest known time on Vermont... Read more

31 Oct 2019

1hr

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SKILLS SHORT: Tent-Bound in a Storm

SKILLS SHORT: Tent-Bound in a Storm

In this episode, Ryan offers some practical guidelines for managing wet gear, condensation, and camp chores if you have ... Read more

2 Jul 2019

16mins

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SKILLS SHORT: Backpacking Clothing for Inclement Weather

SKILLS SHORT: Backpacking Clothing for Inclement Weather

In this podcast, we address three key questions: What are clothing systems and why is it important to consider clothing... Read more

17 Oct 2019

19mins

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Navigation

Navigation

In the summer of 2018 eleven people ventured into Montana’s Absorka-Beartooth Wilderness on Backpacking Light’s guided W... Read more

17 Oct 2018

1hr 13mins

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Lightweight Chairs and Other Seats for Backpacking

Lightweight Chairs and Other Seats for Backpacking

Tired of sacrificing comfort for a low base weight? So is Doug Johnson, a longtime BPL author on a multi-year quest to d... Read more

29 Jun 2019

31mins

Ranked #15

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Upright Canister Stoves

Upright Canister Stoves

This episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast is a deep dive into the world of upright canister stoves. Canister stoves ... Read more

29 May 2019

34mins

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