Podcast Episodes

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, click here.

Published on 9 months ago

Podcast 117 | Snowshoe Sizing | GGG

Season 1 Episode 117

In episode 115 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn how to size snowshoes, minimize sinkage, and save energy for your next winter adventure in deep snow.

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Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Episode 116 | Slope Angles

Season 1 Episode 116

In this episode you'll learn how to measure and interpret slope angles to help you navigate steep terrain and assess hazards in the backcountry.

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Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 115 | Tiny Things

Season 1 Episode 115

In episode 115 of the Backpacking Light Podcast we're sharing Big Talk about Tiny Things: Those little ultralight bits of gear that have an outsized impact on our experience in the backcountry.

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Published on 10 months ago

Episode 114 | Synthetic Fabric Structures

Season 1 Episode 114

In episode 114 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about the different types of synthetic fibers and fabrics used in outdoor apparel. 

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Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Episode 113 | Pad Pumps

Season 1 Episode 113

In episode 113 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we talk about current PAD PUMP trends in the ultralight cottage industry, the challenges faced by small businesses during the holiday season plus a fe…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Episode 112 | The Analog Backcountry Experience

Season 1 Episode 112

In episode 112 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about the analog Backcountry experience and some of the gear that can help feed your need for a digital-free backcountry life.

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Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 111 | Business Lessons for Outdoor Industry Startups

Season 1 Episode 111

In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, Ryan and Lloyd discuss lessons learned from starting a business in the outdoor industry.

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Published on 1 year ago

Episode 110 | Natural vs Synthetic Fibers

Season 1 Episode 110

In episode 110 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we talk about how natural and synthetic fibers influence thermoregulation.

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Published on 1 year ago

Episode 109 | How Fishnet Works

Season 1 Episode 109

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 bat…

Published on 1 year ago