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The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports.

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The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports.

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English


Episodes
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Episode 101 | Take Less, Do More, With Glen Van Peski

4/8/2024
In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk to Glen Van Peski about the life lessons we can learn from ultralight backpacking. To view the shownotes for this episode, click here.

Duration:01:08:14

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Episode 100 | Celebrating our Listeners and Gear for Hiking in the Sun

3/25/2024
In Episode 100 of the Backpacking Light Podcast we're going to celebrate sunshine and the one hundredth episode of the backpacking light podcast featuring stories from our listeners and more. To view the show notes for this podcast, including a listing of some of our listener's favorite podcasts from the first 100, check out the shownotes.

Duration:00:53:53

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Episode 99 | How to Hide Your Food from Bears

3/12/2024
In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about how bears smell, and what you can do to hide your food from the nose of a bear. To view the show notes for this episode, click here.

Duration:00:34:29

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Episode 98 | Canister Stoves in the Winter

2/19/2024
In episode 98 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn how to get the most out of your ultralight canister stove for winter backpacking. To view the show notes for this podcast, click here.

Duration:00:21:49

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Episode 97 | Backpacking with Dogs

2/5/2024
In episode 97 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn what it's like to hike with your dog in the backcountry. To view the show notes for this episode, click here.

Duration:01:07:34

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Episode 96 | Building Resilience for Backcountry Adversity

1/22/2024
In episode 96 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn how to build resilience in the backcountry. To view the show notes, click here!

Duration:00:37:05

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Episode 95 | Natural Fibers in Outdoor Performance Apparel

1/8/2024
In episode 95 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about the types of natural fibers that make up the fabrics we use for base layer and insulating apparel. To view the show notes for this episode, click here.

Duration:01:21:47

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Episode 94 | Backcountry Cooking + SOS Buttons

12/18/2023
In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about pressing the SOS button, as well as gear and best practices for backcountry cooking in ultralight style. To read the show notes, click here!

Duration:00:43:45

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Episode 93 | Wilderness Emergency Rescue

12/4/2023
In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, we're going to talk about wilderness emergency rescue from the very different and unique perspective of an air ambulance service operating in the Canadian Wilderness. To view the show notes for this podcast, click here.

Duration:00:50:03

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Episode 92 | Tenkara, Ultrarunning, and Performance Minimalism

11/20/2023
In today's episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast we're going to talk about a very unique way to enjoy tenkara fly fishing in the backcountry, and the idea of minimalism vs. performance minimalism. Guest: Bryon Powell Our guest this week is Bryon Powell. We don't even know where to start with Bryon, he has been an Unlimited Member in the Backpacking Light Community since - get this - October, 2007 - more than 16 years! He's one of the most inspiring people we've ever had the privilege of interviewing. Bryon's the founding editor of irunfar.com and currently calls Silverton, Colorado, his home. He has a very, very long list of trail running and ultrarunning accolades, and is also a very accomplished backpacking and fastpacking practitioner. But what interests us the most about Bryon is his passion for backcountry fly fishing, and specifically, for tenkara fly fishing, and the extent to which he blends fly fishing and long-distance backcountry travel not only to maximize his enjoyment of vast wilderness landscapes, but his enjoyment of the fisheries that they harbor.

Duration:00:57:17

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Episode 91 | Fishnet Mesh Base Layers

11/13/2023
In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about fishnet base layers. To view the show notes for this podcast, click here.

Duration:00:48:43

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Episode 90 | Alpaca Wool Baselayers

11/6/2023
In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about four season tents, a new ABC watch that could dethrone the Garmin Fenix, and alpaca wool fabrics used for next-to-skin base layer apparel. To view the show notes for this episode, click here.

Duration:01:07:47

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Podcast 89 | Fall Layering Systems

10/2/2023
In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we are going to talk about fall layering systems. To view the show notes for this episode, visit our website!

Duration:00:21:25

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Episode 88 | 2023 Ultralight Gear Update

9/9/2023
Episode 88 of the Backpacking Light podcast features nine pieces of gear from Ryan's kit that he liked, didn't like, and is sitting on the fence about. To view the shownotes for this podcast, click here.

Duration:00:42:15

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Episode 87 | Publisher’s Gear Guide

8/23/2023
Episode 87 of the Backpacking Light podcast features highlights from our new Publisher's Gear Guide - the gear that I actually own and use on my backcountry adventures. To view the show notes for this podcast, click here.

Duration:00:24:53

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Podcast 86 | Ultralight Shelter Fabrics

8/8/2023
In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about ultralight fabrics used in backpacking shelters. To view the show notes for this podcast, click here.

Duration:01:11:41

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Episode 85 | Backcountry Lightning Risk Management

7/10/2023
In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about lightning storm risk management in the backcountry. To view the show notes for this podcast, click here.

Duration:01:01:54

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Episode 84 | Satellite Messaging (ZOLEO)

7/3/2023
In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we interview Morris Shawn, President of Roadpost and Zoleo, about satellite messaging and the evolution of the Zoleo Satellite Communicator. To view the shownotes of the podcast, click here.

Duration:00:42:53

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Episode 83 | Shelter Condensation

6/8/2023
In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk about managing condensation in shelters. To view the show notes, click here.

Duration:00:41:03

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Episode 82 | Fabric Repairs in the Backcountry

5/22/2023
This episode features fabric repair kits for hiking and backpacking, including various fabric repair scenarios, strategies, and supplies. Check out the shownotes here.

Duration:01:03:27