Backpacking Light Podcast

Oct 23 2024 100 ep. 1.6k
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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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Episode 110 | Natural vs Synthetic Fibers

Oct 23 2024 24 mins  
In episode 110 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we talk about how natural and synthetic fibers influence thermoregulation. To view the shownotes for this episode, click here.

Episode 109 | How Fishnet Works

Oct 16 2024 24 mins  
In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn how fishnet base layers work, we're gonna talk about a bigger battery and why or why it may not be better than two littler batteries, and we'll talk about how the most comprehensive backpacking skills education program that we've ever offered will help you become a backcountry expert. To view the show notes fo

Episode 108 | EI Coyote Quilts and Photo Satellite Messaging

Sep 30 2024 43 mins  
On today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, Nikki Stavile interviews Brian Noakes of El Coyote quilts, and we talk about a new satellite messaging device that can now send photos and voice memos. To view the show notes for this podcast, click here.

Episode 107 | Backpack Ventilation with Vaucluse

Sep 25 2024 39 mins  
In episode 107 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we are going to learn about backpack ventilation and have a chat about pack design and its impact on thermoregulation with Vaucluse founder Brice Sokolowski. To view the show notes for this episode, click here.

Episode 106 | Tent Stake Holding Power

Aug 26 2024 55 mins  
In episode 106 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about tent stake holding power and have a chat about tent stake design with Suluk 46 founder Steve Evans. To view the shownotes for this episode, click here.

Episode 105 | Expedition Kite Skiing Across Greenland with Jesse Crocker

Jul 31 2024 60 mins  
In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about traveling off-trail responsibly, a rain jacket that defines new standards for durability and performance, and a kite skiing expedition across greenland with Jesse Crocker. To view the shownotes for this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, check out our website.

Episode 104 | Outdoor Industry Hiring + Bennett Fisher (Jolly Gear)

Jul 25 2024 93 mins  
In Episode 104 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan and Lloyd interview Jolly Gear founder Bennett Fisher, chat about what is in their day packs, and share their perspectives on recruiting and hiring employees for their companies. To view the shownotes for this episode of the backpackinglight podcast click here.

Episode 103 | Cottage Industry Trends

Jun 17 2024 60 mins  
Episode 103 of the Backpacking Light Podcast is a collaboration between Backpacking Light and Garage Grown Gear, home to more than 200 small, startup, and cottage gear brands, and your hub for all things ultralight. Visit them online at garagegrowngear.com. To read the shownotes for this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, click here.

Episode 102 | Polartec Alpha Direct

May 31 2024 26 mins  
In episode 102 of the Backpacking Light podcast you're going to learn about the origin, evolution, and use of Polartec Alpha Direct in modern ultralight layering systems. To read the shownotes for this podcast, click here.

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

Apr 08 2024 68 mins  
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.