Mark Wetherington News Today

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

Highlights of 2022 - the most popular, most engaging content and featured highlights, forums, education, and more.

Each year, our staff selects their favorite backcountry gear from the past year.

The Durston X-Mid Pro 2 tent is an ultralight two-person, double-door, single-wall Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF) trekking pole shelter.

Camping at hot springs can be a magical experience for backpackers, but these natural features require special care to minimize human impact.

In this episode, Andrew chats with BPL staff writer Mark Wetherington about his favorite articles, backpacking in the south, and more.

Andrew has a wide-ranging interview with gear designer Dan Durston about X-mids, shelter and pack design, and more.

Further reflections and a followup to a prior article on short trips vs. thru-hiking by BPL author Mark Wetherington.

Cottage backpacking gear makers face supply chain and logistical challenges but find fulfillment in other aspects of their operations.

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