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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
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1hr 48mins
Ranked #2
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
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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
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1hr 38mins
Ranked #4
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
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55mins
Ranked #5
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
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48mins
Ranked #6
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
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31mins
Ranked #7
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
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1hr 4mins
Ranked #8
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
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1hr 22mins
Ranked #9
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
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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
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1hr
Ranked #11
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
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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
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19mins
Ranked #13
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
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1hr 13mins
Ranked #14
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
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31mins
Ranked #15
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
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34mins