Podcast Episodes

Episode 126 | Field Notes - Ultralight Chairs: Performance or Luxury?

Season 1 Episode 126

In this Field Notes (shorts) episode, host Ryan Jordan challenges a widely held ultralight backpacking belief: that camp chairs are a luxury.

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11 months ago

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Episode 125 | How to Plan a Long Thru-Hike

Season 1 Episode 125

Many hikers dream of completing a long thru-hike, but face physical, mental, and logistical challenges that often lead to burnout, injury, or quittin…

11 months, 1 week ago

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Episode 124 | Fastpacking Pack Design with Black Diamond

Season 1 Episode 124

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, host Ryan Jordan speaks with Black Diamond athlete Joe Grant and product designer Derick Noffsinger…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Episode 123 | The 5 Fs of Fastpacking

Season 1 Episode 123

Learn how to fastpack smarter and lighter - Ryan Jordan breaks down the "Five F's of Fastpacking"—Focus, Fitness, Fuel, Footwear, and Fast & Light Ge…

1 year ago

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Podcast 122 | Unconventional Sleep Systems

Season 1 Episode 122

Today's episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast is sponsored by Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down Topquilt, featuring ExpeDry gold-treated water-resista…

1 year ago

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Episode 121 | What is Thru-hiking & GGG Giveaway

Season 1 Episode 121

In episode 121 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about how to plan a short thru-hike. To view the shownotes for this episode, cli…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Episode 120 | Using Quilts in Cold Temperatures

Season 1 Episode 120

In episode 120 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to continue our study of how to sleep warm in cold temperatures, focusing on the gear tha…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Episode 119.5 (Bonus) | Trail Days Online! 2025 Preview

Season 1

In this episode, we'll introduce you to the Trail Days speakers and give you a sneak peek at their presentation topics and expertise. From ultralight…

1 year, 2 months ago

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Episode 119 | Sleep Warmer: Evening Routines

Season 1 Episode 119

In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about bedtime routines and practices for sleeping warm in the backcountry.

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1 year, 2 months ago

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Episode 118 | Traction Spikes

Season 1 Episode 118

In episode 118 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about traction systems for snow travel. To view the show notes for this episode,…

1 year, 2 months ago

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