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Backpacking Light - Trip reports, research, test reports, education, skills, and gear reviews about backpacking, ultralight backpacking, lightweight hiking, and minimalist camping (maybe even some bushcraft thrown in for entertainment). Founded in 2000.
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Ryan and Stephanie Jordan
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Estes Park, Colorado USA
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Ryan and Stephanie Jordan
owners/publishers
Estes Park, Colorado USA
Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins in Backcountry Water Sources
In this video presentation, we dive into a critical topic to raise awareness about the increasing problem of cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in backcountry water sources.
See the companion article:
* backpackinglight.com/cyanobacteria-cyanotoxins-blue-green-toxic-algae-blooms
This module is part of our comprehensive online course, Water Treatment and Backpacking Hygiene. Explore the full course to deepen your understanding of water safety, effective treatment methods, and best practices for maintaining hygiene in the wild.
See the course:
* backpackinglight.com/water-treatment-and-backpacking-hygiene-course/
Recommended gear and supplies (water treatment and hygiene):
* backpackinglight.com/...
See the companion article:
* backpackinglight.com/cyanobacteria-cyanotoxins-blue-green-toxic-algae-blooms
This module is part of our comprehensive online course, Water Treatment and Backpacking Hygiene. Explore the full course to deepen your understanding of water safety, effective treatment methods, and best practices for maintaining hygiene in the wild.
See the course:
* backpackinglight.com/water-treatment-and-backpacking-hygiene-course/
Recommended gear and supplies (water treatment and hygiene):
* backpackinglight.com/...
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How to Choose Backpacking Gear (Shelter Case Studies)
Просмотров 4 тыс.5 месяцев назад
In this video, we walk through a framework for making decisions about how to select gear based on benefits, features, and design attributes, with a focus on shelter systems. View the accompanying article at Backpacking Light: www.backpackinglight.com/how-to-choose-backpacking-gear-shelters-video In addition, check out the following at Backpacking Light: Publisher's Gear Guide: backpackinglight....
Navigation and Communication Devices: Strengths, Limitations, and Use Cases
Просмотров 1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
In this video, I will cover various types of navigation and communications devices, their benefits and limitations, and use case scenarios where you might use one or a combination of multiple devices. View the accompanying article at Backpacking Light: www.backpackinglight.com/navigation-communications-devices-strengths-limitations-use-cases Member Q&A Livestream Info: backpackinglight.com/memb...
Backpacking Light Trail Days Online 2024! February 22-24!
Просмотров 6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Tickets are free, reserve yours now: backpackinglight.com/traildays/ February 22-24, 2024! Backpacking Light Trail Days Online! is a live, online user conference featuring backcountry experts and enthusiasts presenting on the topics of outdoor gear materials, design, and engineering; backcountry skills trends and experiments; make your own gear techniques and projects; backcountry routes, trips...
Animal Encounters in the Backcountry
Просмотров 9467 месяцев назад
In this video, I’ll share some general principles about how to manage wildlife encounters, plus some perspectives based on my own encounters with wild animals in the backcountry. View the accompanying article at Backpacking Light: www.backpackinglight.com/animal-encounters-backcountry Member Q&A Livestream Info: backpackinglight.com/memberqa/ Backpacking Light Membership Info: backpackinglight....
ZPacks Duplex Zip vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2P
Просмотров 6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Companion Article: backpackinglight.com/zpacks-duplex-zip-vs-hyperlite-mountain-gear-unbound-2p Outline: 0:00 - Coffee 0:25 - Why is the Unbound heavier than the Duplex/Duplex Zip? 1:02 - Which tent is more stormworthy? 2:02 - Any differences in condensation resistance? 2:45 - Which tent would you choose (Duplex vs. Unbound vs. Gossamer Gear Two)? 3:25 - Will the Unbound dethrone your Dipole Li...
Coffee Q&A: Pitching Ultralight Backpacking Shelters
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Coffee Q&A: Pitching Ultralight Backpacking Shelters
Look for Me in the Mountains (Backpacking Light Theme Music)
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Look for Me in the Mountains (Backpacking Light Theme Music)
Can vapor pressure differential predict condensation in tents?
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Can vapor pressure differential predict condensation in tents?
Backpacking Light & Tenkara Fishing!
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Backpacking Light & Tenkara Fishing!
Backcountry tenkara fishing gear - Tenkara USA Satoki vs Hane vs Ito vs Rhodo vs Tenryu TF39TA
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Backcountry tenkara fishing gear - Tenkara USA Satoki vs Hane vs Ito vs Rhodo vs Tenryu TF39TA
Episode 64 | BPL Author Spotlight: Contributor Drew Smith
Просмотров 5412 года назад
Episode 64 | BPL Author Spotlight: Contributor Drew Smith
Episode 63 | BPL Author Spotlight: Staff Writer Mark Wetherington
Просмотров 5982 года назад
Episode 63 | BPL Author Spotlight: Staff Writer Mark Wetherington
Tarptent Dipole Li Review (1 & 2) • Ultralight DCF Shelter
Просмотров 51 тыс.2 года назад
Tarptent Dipole Li Review (1 & 2) • Ultralight DCF Shelter
Episode 62 | Dan Durston Talks X-Mids and More
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
Episode 62 | Dan Durston Talks X-Mids and More
How to use Gaia GPS to find hidden backcountry routes
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How to use Gaia GPS to find hidden backcountry routes
How to use the Garmin inReach Mini 2 without a smartphone
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How to use the Garmin inReach Mini 2 without a smartphone
Episode 61 | Frameless Pack Best Practices
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Episode 61 | Frameless Pack Best Practices
Minimalist Backpacking with the Atom Packs Nanu X25 Backpack
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Minimalist Backpacking with the Atom Packs Nanu X25 Backpack
Episode 60 | Willow Beldon of Out There
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Episode 60 | Willow Beldon of Out There
How to Use Gaia GPS: slope angle overlays + satellite imagery - plan off-trail mountaineering routes
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How to Use Gaia GPS: slope angle overlays satellite imagery - plan off-trail mountaineering routes
Episode 59 | Ben Kilbourne Reads "Good Gear Lets You Be Present"
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Episode 59 | Ben Kilbourne Reads "Good Gear Lets You Be Present"
Episode 58 | Benny Braden on Public Lands Stewardship
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Episode 58 | Benny Braden on Public Lands Stewardship
Episode 57 | Cottage Industry Interview: Food for the Sole
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Episode 57 | Cottage Industry Interview: Food for the Sole
Episode 56 | Portable Battery Chargers for Backpacking
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Episode 56 | Portable Battery Chargers for Backpacking
This is the best breakdown of a tent I’ve ever seen! Thank you! Where did you set up the tent that you can cook a meal in your tent? No bears?
ive been considering getting a tenkara rod!!
Love the big can of instant coffee. 👌🏼
On my Altaplex - the foot and head ends have tape running across the panels in various angles. Does this mean I can put more pressure on those guidelines without fear of panel distortion?
Very informative. thank you. I use the Versa Flow and got the carbon filter because some streams have warnings about metal contamination from previous mining activities. But it's good to know it will be effective against cyanobacteria toxins.
Yikes, you have more tent knowledge than anyone on this forum.
Could one use a trekking pole on the foot end to make it freestanding-ish?
Great review. Are you a member of that golf course? I mean, it looks like one.
I've had two Tarptent Sublites (Tyvek), one Rainbow, and an original Bowfin. I still have the Sublite and Bowfin, and the Sublite has been my go-to tent ever since I got the first one. I can't remember when I got the first Sublite, but it was with the first release, before they had a screen door. Shortly after i got the tent, Henry asked me to send it back, and he installed a screen door for free. The first Sublite was destroyed by a racoon on the Lost Coast, and the second one is still going strong. The Bowfin is my "heavy weather" tent, and I carry it in my "Oh Shit!" kit when I row remote lakes.
Would love to hear the same questions answered (where applicable) for the Wapta 30. Thanks for a review of the standard they should be.
I used this tent on a few trips this summer. After packing up wet, dirt found its way into the zippers and they both started to fail when i tried to use them under too much tension. Tough to move the lower fastener, then seperating apart. Running the upper zip fastener back and forth helped reconnect it. When I can secure the guylines for the vestibule door and the top of the trekking pole w/ a stake, then i can keep the upper guy line taunt while providing some slack to the lower line (less tension on the zipper). When i couldnt secure the guy lines with stakes (only a few inches of sand over rock slab), i just used large rocks. That kept both lines super taunt and led to the zipper failure. Later at home, i cleaned the zippers with soap, inspected the teeth, and tightened the fastener w/pliers...they are both working nice again, however, i cant use rocks like that again.
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I must be one of the few people in the world who don't own or carry a 'smart phone'. I do, however, have an InReach mini that I want to use in the wilderness, so this is perfect.
I am choosing a hiking backpack and learned soo much from this video on how and what to pay attention to. Thank you very much for your work!
crazy good review
So, needs some serious work to make it an all around pack and a fabric change. Great frame, but the details present on all other hiking packs going on 30 years hold it up.
Comme toujours, présentation bien commumentée et articulée, mais avec le défaut d'introduire le placement d'un seul produit.
Thank you for the effort you put into creating this detailed review from Germany.
Thank you dude 👍
Yes carbon monoxide is actually slightly lighter than air. And mixes freely. Very dangerous. Take precautions
Thanks Brent!
Isn t it anoying that the white color turn fast into dirty color? What can we do against it? It is misfortunately the only deal breaker at the moment
Wow you do really nice work thanks.
Just bought one. Thanks for your take on it.
What a great find. Extremely informative. Especially for pet owners who may take unsuspecting wilderness walks. Thank you -Old former backpacker😊
Exceptional review as always. You might've thought of this already, but what about the BD carbon FLZ (adjustable version, can get ones that adjust from 110-130cm) to solve the pole dilemma?
Excellent review. I've really been debating between this pack and the significantly heavier Osprey EXOS 48. I was willing to pay the price of another pound and a half for the perception of much greater comfort. But you've persuaded me otherwise with the extremely detailed review that you gave, and breakdown of the equipment. Thank you.
Just stumbled upon your channel after countless reviews as I have been in the market for a new wilderness home for some months now. Your review nailed down my choice of the Unbound 2P as I was about sold on it, but as it's a fair piece of change I wanted to be sure. The features you covered locked me down, especially being able to pitch right to ground, if necessary. I have been in storms for sure where it would have definitely been more than necessary lol. Thanks for your excellent content and your over the top teaching skills! Had to subscribe due to this single video.
Nice PSA, thank you. Charcoal is readily available to backpackers -- can be made in minutes almost anywhere below tree line. How much do I need to eat for first aid? Are there any quality guidelines?
Ryan, I wish you would put all BPL video content on RUclips. As an unlimited member, I really struggle with the Vimeo video platform, whereas watching on RUclips is a breeze. I know there is a paywall option for content creators. Please consider. Your videos are great but trying to use Vimeo on the webpage on my phone is truly awful.
6:59 Maybe not "dramatic" injection of nutrients, but what about from backcountry campers and their catholes? That lake basin is a catchment for all the hikers that travel through there. Yosemite backpackers, PCT'ers or otherwise... anyone in the last 100 years or so who wanted to climb a mountain and decided to poop on it. I appreciate your practical solutions and overall discussion on this topic.
Very curious about the impact of human waste in the back country on cyanobacteria, but that part of the Sierra has active cattle and sheep grazing leases that have been grandfathered in for generations. With herds in the thousands going through in the warm months, it's hard to imagine human waste having a comparable impact. It should be noted that the basin he singled out is on the Hoover and Inyo side of the crest divide and would not be a catchment for PCT or Yosemite hiker waste.
I saw cyano mats in upper Rae Lake a couple of years ago and I was pretty surprised (and saddened) - further evidence of human impacts on wilderness areas.
Very good discussion, learned a bunch from this!
This was relevant for me, and well presented. So thank you.
Question related to filtering and then passing through a carbon filter. If the filter media captures the bacteria does that mean that the bacteria will then die in the filter and release the toxins at a later date?
backflushing will take care of that. it should get rid of nearly all the algea and if there are dead algae it'll get rid of the water soluble toxins. After using your filter for a trip you should soack it in clorine dioxide water for a few minutes to kill off any algea and bacteria (not just cyano bacteria, also any others). Then backflush and you'll have a nice clean filter. also use vinegar if you think there might be some mineral build up from filtering hard water.
Does anyone here know if the cyanotoxin is heat-labile?
I'm not an expert by any means but I've read that boiling water containing cyanobacteria will destroy the bacteria and release even more cyanotoxin into the water. As far as I know, cyanotoxin is not heat-labile, otherwise it wouldn't be much of a problem :P
How is the shrinking of DCF after 1 year?
And what about the east coast?
What about boiling?
I'm not an expert, but apparently boiling will destroy the bacteria which releases more cyanotoxins into the water. Cyanotoxins also aren't destroyed by boiling, so boiling water containing cyanotoxins or cyanobacteria will simply increase the concentration of the toxin.
@@jeffreybringolf6471 Yikes...
Very informative and enlightening. I expect we'll see other brands create activated carbon add-ons. Is there one for the Sawyer Squeeze yet?
We use a piece of copper pipe in all our stock tanks. It stops alga from growing.
Great info! Thx.
First!
This is the most detailed review ive ever watched
What's the lightest tent you'd recommend to use in iceland in August? I'm currently debating a mid (duomid, pyraomm, etc) vs something like a wind tunnel tent (Enan, Scarp, etc)
Good review but no need to describe what you're gonna talk about. Just start 😂
Re reading this sounds too negative, the review was really the best one out there. Very in depth
Thanks for the review. I feel comfortable now going shopping.
What hat are you wearing?
Reminds me of the swiftline Gen from Yama Mountain gear was producing. Either way kudos to both of them for bringing us cool gear to play with.
I don’t know if I’d take this for a big thru, but for moving fast in what *should be* good weather, looks great.