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Most people simply don't clean their gear enough because they are afraid of doing it wrong. Others may clean their sleeping bags and other items too often or not use the proper method.
To make it easier for you, we’ve made a step-by-step guide on how to clean your down products.
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...
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...
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)....
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...
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...
Last updated June 29, 2026 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
