Backpacking Light News Today

The product category of inflatable sleeping pad is trending towards larger, warmer, and more comfortable pads - with very little weight penalty.

This REI Magma Trail Quilt 30 review features a high quality, well-insulated quilt that uses water-resistant down and includes an insulated draft collar.

In episode 101 of the BPL podcast we're going to talk to Glen Van Peski about the life lessons we can learn from ultralight backpacking.

In episode 99 of the BPL podcast we're going to learn about how bears smell, and what you can do to hide your food from the nose of a bear.

In episode 98 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn how to get the most out of your ultralight canister stove in the winter.

In episode 96 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn how to build resilience in the backcountry.

With gear lighter than ever, it's time for ultralight backpackers to stop using the ten-pound baseweight as their cutoff.

In episode 95 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about the types of natural fibers that make up outdoor performance apparel.

In episode 94 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about pressing the SOS button, as well as ultralight backcountry cooking.

Our staff selects their favorite backcountry gear that they’ve used in 2023 - the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!