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Static Layering - The Right Temperature On Every Trip

The clothing pieces in the Static Collection are worn when we’re stationary, not active. Any time we stop throughout the day for more than a few mi...

Guide to Hiking The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim (4 Things You MUST Know)

There's a reason the Grand Canyon is listed as one of the wonders of the world. The majestic views, incredible landscape, & overall size are un...

3 Myths About Trekking Pole Tents

Trekking pole tents have been growing in popularity, but there are 3 MAJOR myths surrounding them that we need to talk about. If you've been consi...

3 Things You Didn't Know About Your Ultralight Rain Jacket

Everyone loves rain jackets & staying dry. But what you may not realize is that there are 3 HIGHLY important elements of a good rain jacket th...

The Secret To Warm Feet While Backpacking

One of the WORST things to ruin a backpacking trip is getting cold feet. Unfortunately it happens all too often. The thing is, if backpackers knew...

How To Wash Your Down Sleeping Bags & Jackets The RIGHT Way

Backpackers can spend a lot of money on their gear. But what many don't realize is that they may be slowly ruining a lot of that expensive gear ju...

3 Day Fastpack Gear Loadout

The Skyline Trail The Skyline Trail is a high elevation trail located in the Tushar Mountain Range near Beaver in Southern Utah. Last summer, the ...

Dan Becker On The Live Ultralight Podcast

Tayson:Hey. What's up, everybody. Welcome back to the Live Ultralight Podcast. Today, we have a not-so-special guest by the name of Daniel Barto...

5 Reasons To Use Trekking Poles

Backpacking with Trekking Poles? If you are not backpacking with trekking poles you are doing it wrong. We’re not even joking (well, kind of; backp...

The Best Gifts For Backpackers Under $50

With the holidays are upon us and Christmas shopping commencing, there's no better time to discuss what you can get for that hiker/backpacker/adven...

Free Backpacking Item That Saves You Money & Weight: The Importance Of Checklists

Everyone loves free things and every backpacker loves saving weight and money. As ultralight backpackers, we all look for the lightest, most versat...

Staying Warm At Night While Backpacking

The Importance of staying warm cannot be underestimated Too many of us have found ourselves shivering on the trail, far far away from the central h...

Everything You Need To Know About Top Quilts

What Is a Top Quilt? A top quilt (or backpacking quilt) is an ultralight backpacker’s dream. Think of it as the ultimate minimalist sleeping bag. I...