In episode 95 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about the types of natural fibers that make up the fabrics we use for base layer and insulating apparel.  To view the show notes for this episode, click  here.

Episode 95 | Natural Fibers in Outdoor Performance Apparel

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In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to talk to Glen Van Peski about the life lessons we can learn from ultralight backpacking. To view the shownotes for this episode, click  here.

Episode 101 | Take Less, Do More, With Glen Van Peski

In Episode 100 of the Backpacking Light Podcast we're going to celebrate sunshine and the one hundredth episode of the backpacking light podcast featuring stories from our listeners and more. To view the show notes for this podcast, including a listing of some of our listener's favorite podcasts from the first 100, check out the shownotes.

Episode 100 | Celebrating our Listeners and Gear for Hiking in the Sun

In today's episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about how bears smell, and what you can do to hide your food from the nose of a bear. To view the show notes for this episode, click here.

Episode 99 | How to Hide Your Food from Bears

In episode 98 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn how to get the most out of your ultralight canister stove for winter backpacking. To view the show notes for this podcast, click here.

Episode 98 | Canister Stoves in the Winter

In episode 97 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn what it's like to hike with your dog in the backcountry. To view the show notes for this episode, click  here.

Episode 95 | Natural Fibers in Outdoor Performance Apparel

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