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 OV crew successfully fastpacked through the entire route, covering over...
Dan Becker On The Live Ultralight Podcast
Joseph DeGolyer
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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 Bartolomew Becker on the podcast. No, Dan is a dear friend of...
5 Reasons To Use Trekking Poles
Joseph DeGolyer
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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; backpacking without trekking poles is better than not backpacking at all)....
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/adventurer in your life. These are what we believe to be the best gifts for backpackers that you can get for under $50.
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 versatile gear for our loadout. But what if the most important item isn’t...
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 heating we’re used to in civilization. The weather conditions in...
Everything You Need To Know About Top Quilts
Brennan Clark
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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. In a sense, a top quilt is a sleeping bag...
Biggest Hydration Mistakes Backpackers Make
You know that uncomfortable cotton feeling you get in your throat when you haven't been drinking enough water? You feel ready to drink an entire ocean! Yet even if someone were to hand you the...
Clean Your Backpacking Gear 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 just by not cleaning it correctly! Some people simply...
The Best Ultralight Water Filter For Backpacking
Whether you are a seasoned ultralight backpacker, or just starting out on the trail, this article will give you insights into our favorite ultralight water filter and why! Often backpackers have to balance whether their pack...
Cold Soaking vs. Cooking With A Stove
You've been on the trail all day and you're starving. With sore feet, you get camp set up and start prepping for a much needed dinner. This moment has been something you've looked forward to...
Tips For Winter Camping and Backpacking
Ice. Snow. Wind. Temperatures below freezing. Those are just some of the things you face during winter backpacking. However, as harsh as all of that sounds, winter camping is a beautiful and rewarding adventure well...