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A curated guide to Backpacking Light resources on how to plan a backpacking trip - gear, skills, podcasts, forums, research, and education.

A curated guide to Backpacking Light resources on ultralight backpacks - gear, skills, podcasts, forums, research, education, and more.

Drew Smith makes the case for backpacking ponchos. They provide more ventilation vs. rain jackets and can also function as ultralight tarps.

Hiking shoes are a great lightweight alternative to hiking boots. Consider these models for men and women from Merrell, Altra, Salomon, and Hoka.

In this episode, we chat with longtime Backpacking Light contributor Rex Sanders about his ongoing tests of portable battery chargers.

Mindfulness meditation can be a powerful skill to add to your ultralight backpacking quiver. When things get hard, retreat to the mind.

If you’re wondering whether you need crampons and an ice axe for your spring hike, these maps will tell you

If you're venturing out for daily hikes as the weather gets warmer make sure to grab the best hiking gear. Shop the best gear according to outdoor experts.

I was seized by an inability to breathe: I bent over gasping for air; passing out and collapsed, falling into the marsh.

Physical therapist and athletic performance coach John Zombro chats with the guys about foot injuries and training strategies.