ultralight backpackin' tips

Words of wisdom, from Glen Van Peski! What's In My Pack? from Gossamer Gear on Vimeo .

Glen on the PCT with a dinky pack! I need to reccomend this excellent post on the Gossimer Gear web-site . Ultralight master Glen Van Pesk...

There is an interview where I share stuff about the book at the on line magazine Backpacking-Light.com . I talk about the book as well as pr...

There is now a series of once-a-week tips on the premier ultralight website, Backpacking-Light . And here a direct link to the Tip-of-the-We...

(Click on any image for a Hi-REZ close-up view) The above list is everything inside the backpack (or gear carried) that makes up the BASE-WE...

Click on the image for a hi-rez view. Available NOW! (finally) There are some links on the sidebar (to the right) with info on ordering. Thi...

The nimble fingers of Andrew Skurka creating a tiny powerhouse stove. Make your own alcohol stove There are oodles of cool designs for homem...

The term " in camp" defined If you're truly on a roll using every trick to boost efficiency, there should be only mere minute...

Few things in our lives are more important than loving attention to lettering when the source is the human hand.

(I love this photo) Grand Teton National Park rangers get a short tutorial in UL camping from my pal Phil. May 2007. Note the backpack. That...

Look where I went with a 6 pound base weight! know the difference between WANTS and NEEDS You actually NEED very little; food, wa...

Here is the entirety of my instructional videos. These short little tutorials match what I say in the book. Ultralight backpack...

In the book I stress getting up early, hiking for a little while until you find the perfect place to stop and cook breakfast. This photograp...

Muffins are easy! This instructional video features my beautiful hands!

Portrait of the author (blogger, illustrator and self-promoter) with a weeks worth of food and gear in a 17 ounce backpack. Big Horn Range, ...