ultralight backpackin' tips

Somebody goin' by the name B.A. just added a really nice review to the Amazon page. Just get it. Worth every penny. I wanted to get ...

instructional illustration, click on art for a HI-rez view _________________________________________ Audio instructions for maki...

integral to my Scottish heritage These babies are a whopping 150 calories per ounce, so you carry something calorie dense with minima...

Big wilderness, little pack Dear Mike,  I've been bike touring, backpacking and climbing mountains for some time. And if you...

lightweight camping with Andrew Skurka Andrew Skurka just posted an essay with photos about his inaugural 2012 trip into the Yosemite ...

Andrew Skurka just posted an excellent and informative interview with Coup at GoLite.  Linked HERE . I've met Coup a bunch of times an...

click on image for a HI-rez view tip number 93 The traditional camper doesn’t need to worry about finding a nice flat spot to slee...

Ultralight Superstar, Andrew Skurka Just a heads up for folks, this summer I'll be teaching in the mountains for Andrew Skurka Gui...

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

Self portrait It’s okay to be nerdy I am living proof of this credo. I delight in the quirky problem solving required when wrestling...

Care of the equipment This is a skill, and like any other skill it can be developed and perfected. It’s no different than setting...

National Geographic grantee Andrew Skurka gives a presentation about his record-setting, long-distance solo hikes. With stunning images ...

The OTHER book on ultralight backpackin' skills. Please note, I plan on reviewing Andrew Skurka's new book. It'll be up soon, wa...

I realized that this cartoon (above) never made it into the book. Drat! This cartoon shows a pot setting right on top of a simple cat food ...

This is a 7-part article written by Ron Moak from Six Moon Designs . This is a thoughtful essay, looking at the history of “ultralight” cam...