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What Properties Influence the Air Permeability of Wind Shirt Fabrics?

Ryan Jordan — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:38:11 +0000

The purpose of this report is to investigate the relationship between air permeability, fabric porosity, weave type, and yarn structure via photomicrography and image analysis. This is not an exhaustive research study, but rather, an exploration of some of the fabric design attributes that have an impact on air permeability rates.

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Member Q&A (Members-Only Livestream)

Backpacking Light — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:20 +0000

Join us on our monthly members-only "Q&A" live stream with Backpacking Light owner/founder Ryan Jordan for short presentations + member Q&A.

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

Backpacking Light — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:45:43 +0000

In episode 101 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk to Glen Van Peski about the life lessons we can learn from ultralight backpacking.

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Bear Canisters: Design, Use Cases, and Reviews

Sarah Bennett — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:54:21 +0000

We hope this guide will help you understand bear canisters a little bit better. You'll learn about various testing agencies, bear canister design, materials, usability, and user experiences. Lastly, we’ll make some recommendations for bear canisters that reflect unique combinations of value, weight, and capacity.

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

Backpacking Light — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:00:50 +0000

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.

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How to Choose Backpacking Gear (Shelter Case Studies)

Ryan Jordan — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:00:32 +0000

In this video, we walk through a framework for making decisions about how to select gear based on benefits, features, and design attributes, with a focus on shelter systems.

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Episode 99 | How to Hide Your Food from Bears

Backpacking Light — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:00:40 +0000

In episode 99 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.

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Superior Wilderness Designs Rugged Long Haul Review

Iago Vazquez — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:00:33 +0000

The Superior Wilderness Designs Rugged Long Haul is a 35 to 50 L internal frame backpack weighing 2 pounds made from Ultra and EPX fabrics.

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Book Review: Trail of the Lost

Mark Wetherington — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:00:18 +0000

Mark Wetherington reviews the Trail of the Lost by Andrea Lankford and reacts to the implications it unveils for backpackers.

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Navigation and Communication Devices: Strengths, Limitations, and Use Cases

Ryan Jordan — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

In this video, I will cover various types of navigation and communications devices, their benefits and limitations, and use case scenarios where you might use one or a combination of multiple devices.

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