@Backpacking Light Founder & Publisher/CEO - essentialism, wilderness, mobility, divergence, experimentation, lifehacking, storytelling, the west.
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If Turnbull’s “Book of the Bivvy” sits on your bedside table next to your favorite religious text, then here’s a bivy sack for you. backpackinglight.com/msr-pro…
Trail Days Online is for those who can’t afford the time or travel to attend an in-person event to celebrate the beautiful magic of spending time outdoors pursuing their passion for wilderness. backpackinglight.com/bpl-tra…
The primary objective of the two-layer sleep system is to move the dew point (where condensation accumulates in your sleeping bag) into an outer synthetic layer, where the impact of condensation accumulation can be minimized.
This can be particularly useful for multi-day backcountry trips during the winter months. We discuss this more in the context of backcountry winter gear systems in our latest Q&A: backpackinglight.com/member-…
Our success as creators/makers is not measured by what we create, but by the extent to which our creations induce meaningful and positive change in the people who are impacted by what we create.
Now: Researching a #ContentOps upgrade & new employment agreements for distributed remote workforce @backpacking • hit me up if you’re a business leader with innovative ideas for either.
Celebrating apple pie and @Mariners from Northern Colorado - thanks for a great season @MarcoGonzales_ and the rest of the team! Only 93 days til first game of spring training!
Day 1/9 in the Wyoming Bighorns, camped under spruce adjacent to a grassy meadow under cold, clear skies. ^rj #inreach | Find me with inReach➜inreachlink.com/5RCPONZ
One of our long time members at Backpacking Light had a house burn down during the CA fires. Please consider helping them rebuild. backpackinglight.com/forums/…
#backpackinglight - the assumption that every item in your pack serves a purpose that contributes to what you are trying to experience in nature - no more, no less.
Don't buy stuff just to buy stuff. Spend intentionally, carefully, and do your homework when it comes to buying new backpacking gear.
There's really only ONE piece of gear we can universally recommend for every hiker because it's a product that you are carrying for the peace of mind of those that care the most about you: backpackinglight.com/2019-re…
Related - my review and video of the Quarter Dome SL 1 - which I found to be very wind-resistant with good livability, light weight, and a great value - backpackinglight.com/rei-qua…
This review features a tent that offers one of the best value propositions on the market if you don't want to shell out the cash for a DCF shelter: backpackinglight.com/rei-qua…
Ryan Jordan retweeted
We are hiring a part-time, work-remotely, technical editor who’s passionate and knowledgeable about backpacking gear design and performance and values writing that is authoritative, honest, and objective: backpackinglight.com/forums/…
Join me October 6 for a live online 4-hour lightweight backpacking seminar! backpackinglight.com/live-on…
Me ‘n @ASMimages are scoping out conditions for our trek in the #absarokabeartoothwilderness in a few days. instagram.com/p/B2qEMoWFrYc/…
Limited quantities - LINK in PROFILE - Hike Free or Die” - #hyok #hikeyourownhike #hikefreeordie instagram.com/p/B2ivEjYlXI_/…
If you're bored and need some gear commentary for the next 35 minutes :)
Watch Ryan's new video that dives into his gear analysis for a summer trip in the western US mountains: youtube.com/watch?v=4M-PR-Hq…