Backpacking Light

02/24/2026

Trail Days Online 2026 is here!
March 5-7 @ 6-9 PM US MT
Huge gear raffle, expert speakers, FREE!
Register now: backpackinglightcom.com/traildays or see link in bio.

03/14/2025

We’ve joined forces with Garage Grown Gear for the Ultimate Thru-Hiking Giveaway! 🌄🎉

This is your chance to score over $15,000 in trail-ready gear from top industry brands. With 10 lucky winners, you don’t want to miss out on this amazing opportunity!

⏳ Enter now through March 12-26.

Hit the link, enter your email, and prepare to tackle the trails with the best gear! Good luck! 🍀

03/13/2025

We’ve teamed up with Garage Grown Gear for the Ultimate Thru-Hiking Giveaway! 🌄🎉

It’s your chance to win over $15,000 in trail-ready gear from some of the best brands in the industry. With 10 lucky winners, this giveaway is not to be missed!

⏳ Enter between March 12-26.

Click the link, enter your email, and get ready to hit the trails with top-tier gear! Good luck! 🍀

03/13/2025

We've partnered with Garage Grown Gear to bring you the Ultimate Thru-Hiking Giveaway! 🌄🎉

Don't miss your chance to win over $15,000 worth of trail-ready gear from some of the top brands in the industry. With 10 lucky winners, this is an opportunity you won’t want to pass up!

⏳ Enter from March 12-26.

Follow the link, submit your email, and get ready to gear up for your next adventure! Good luck! 🍀

We've teamed up with Garage Grown Gear & Backpacking Light along with dozens of other brands in the 2025 Thru-Hiking Giveaway! Over $15,000 in gear is up for grabs!

Make sure to enter the giveaway now: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/blogs/magazine/2025-thru-hiking-giveaway

03/12/2025

The Thru-Hiking Giveaway is LIVE! 🎉 Enter now for a chance to win top-tier ultralight gear!

https://www.garagegrowngear.com/blogs/magazine/2025-thru-hiking-giveaway

12/12/2024

Enter to WIN a Brynje USA Unisex Super Thermo T-Shirt Base Layer with Inlay! Giveaway closes December 31, 2024.

Enter here: https://backpackinglight.com/backpacking-light-x-brynje-usa-giveaway-december-2024/

12/11/2024

Enter to WIN an Arms of Andes BUNDLE! Arms of Andes Alpaca Wool Long Sleeve Shirt 160 Ultralight and Alpaca Wool Leggings 300 Lightweight. Giveaway closes December 31, 2024.

Enter here: https://backpackinglight.com/backpacking-light-x-arms-of-andes-giveaway-december-2024/

11/05/2024

Enter to win an Arms of Andes BUNDLE! Men's Boxers or Women's Panties, T-shirt (crew neck or v neck), Half Zip Hoodie and Leggings 300. Giveaway closes November 30, 2024.

Prize: Arms of Andes Bundle: – Men’s Boxers or Women’s Panties, T-shirt (crew neck or v neck), Half Zip Hoodie and Leggings 300 Entry Deadline: November 30, 2024 @ 11:59...

10/13/2024

A net adds weight on a backcountry fishing trip, but makes landing and releasing fish easier on both of you. Do you take a net, and if so, what kind and how much does it weigh?