Ultralight Insights -- What's New and Exciting for Ultralight Backpacking
Thursday, July 19, 2012
GEAR REVIEW: Gossamer Gear 2012 Gorilla Backpack
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By Will Rietveld Gossamer Gorilla pack on a 6-day mostly off-trail backpacking trip in the Weminuche Wilderness in southwest Color...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
GEAR REVIEW: Elemental Horizons Kalais Backpack
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By Will Rietveld The new Kalais pack is a smaller version of Elemental Horizons’ Aquilo pack, which received the coveted Highly Rec...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
A Therapy for Plantar fasciitis Worth Considering
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By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl A common hiking affliction is Plantar fasciitis , heel pain that can be difficult to remedy. For s...
Make a Hooded Tyvek Rain Jacket and Chaps for Under $10
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By Will Rietveld, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador A high-end air permeable Gore-Tex or eVent waterproof-breathable jacket costs $350 ...
Make a Lightweight, Durable, Inexpensive Groundsheet or Bivy
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By Will Rietveld What you use for a groundsheet under your shelter or under your sleeping bag depends on the ground surface. If ...
GEAR REVIEW and My Favorite Gear #4 Gorilla Grip Gloves for Ultralight Bushwhacking
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By Will Rietveld I do a lot of off-trail hiking, and I like to wear lightweight liner gloves for summer handwear. However, these two...
Backpack Front Pocket Liner
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By Will Rietveld This tip may be a ho-hummer for some hikers and a head slapper for others. Many ultralight backpacks have a larg...
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