Gear Archives - Backpacking Light

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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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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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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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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By The Numbers Fabric Air Permeability and MVTR are Closely Related, Just Not How You Might Expect

Stephen Seeber — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:00:56 +0000

This work explores the relationship between air permeability and MVTR in fabrics that do not include a waterproof membrane.

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Outdoor Research Flurry Sensor Glove Review (Updated)

Ryan Jordan — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The Outdoor Research Flurry Sensor Glove (2.5 oz / 71 g, $40) is the warmest glove I've found that I can use effectively with a smartphone.

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By The Numbers – How Much Wind Penetrates Your Air Permeable Outer Layer at Hiking and Running Speeds?

Stephen Seeber — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:00:30 +0000

Stephen Seeber helps us answer the question, "do air-permeable garments allow a noticeable amount of ventilation while hiking or running?"

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Staff Picks 2023

Backpacking Light — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 04:34:44 +0000

Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used in 2023 - the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!

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Publisher’s Gear Guide Update (Nov ’23)

Backpacking Light — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:21:48 +0000

The Publisher's Gear Guide has been updated. This gear guide contains recommendations in various categories by Backpacking Light Publisher and Founder Ryan Jordan. This is the gear he actually chooses to use on his own trips.

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MSR Pro Bivy Review

Ryan Jordan — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:14:12 +0000

The MSR Pro Bivy weighs less than 10 ounces (285 g). It's a very compact, feature-less bivy sack that embodies the essence of bivy sack camping.

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