3 Things You Didn't Know About Your Ultralight Rain Jacket
Everyone loves rain jackets & staying dry. But what you may not realize is that there are 3 HIGHLY important elements of a good rain jacket that lead either to a great rain jacket or a...
The Secret To Warm Feet While Backpacking
One of the WORST things to ruin a backpacking trip is getting cold feet. Unfortunately it happens all too often. The thing is, if backpackers knew just a few little secrets/tips, they could totally avoid the...
How To Wash Your Down Sleeping Bags & Jackets The RIGHT Way
Most people simply don't clean their gear enough because they are afraid of doing it wrong. Others may clean their sleeping bags and other items too often or not use the proper method.
To make it easier for you, we’ve made a step-by-step guide on how to clean your down products.
3 Day Fastpack Gear Loadout
The Skyline Trail The Skyline Trail is a high elevation trail located in the Tushar Mountain Range near Beaver in Southern Utah. Last summer, the OV crew successfully fastpacked through the entire route, covering over...
Dan Becker On The Live Ultralight Podcast
Joseph DeGolyer
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Tayson:Hey. What's up, everybody. Welcome back to the Live Ultralight Podcast. Today, we have a not-so-special guest by the name of Daniel Bartolomew Becker on the podcast. No, Dan is a dear friend of...
5 Reasons To Use Trekking Poles
Joseph DeGolyer
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Backpacking with Trekking Poles? If you are not backpacking with trekking poles you are doing it wrong. We’re not even joking (well, kind of; backpacking without trekking poles is better than not backpacking at all)....
The Best Gifts For Backpackers Under $50
With the holidays are upon us and Christmas shopping commencing, there's no better time to discuss what you can get for that hiker/backpacker/adventurer in your life. These are what we believe to be the best gifts for backpackers that you can get for under $50.
Free Backpacking Item That Saves You Money & Weight: The Importance Of Checklists
Everyone loves free things and every backpacker loves saving weight and money. As ultralight backpackers, we all look for the lightest, most versatile gear for our loadout. But what if the most important item isn’t...
Staying Warm At Night While Backpacking
The Importance of staying warm cannot be underestimated Too many of us have found ourselves shivering on the trail, far far away from the central heating we’re used to in civilization. The weather conditions in...
Everything You Need To Know About Top Quilts
Derek Rasmussen
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Last updated June 29, 2026 What Is a Top Quilt? A top quilt (or backpacking quilt) is an ultralight backpacker’s dream. Think of it as the ultimate minimalist sleeping bag. In a sense, a top...
Biggest Hydration Mistakes Backpackers Make
You know that uncomfortable cotton feeling you get in your throat when you haven't been drinking enough water? You feel ready to drink an entire ocean! Yet even if someone were to hand you the...
Clean Your Backpacking Gear The Right Way
Backpackers can spend a lot of money on their gear. But what many don't realize is that they may be slowly ruining a lot of that expensive gear just by not cleaning it correctly! Some people simply...