This week we sit down with staff writer and PCT veteran Laura Lancaster to explain our recent ultralight backpack test, why hunters might be interested in this new gear, and why traditional backpacking is on the way out.

You can read more on ultralight backpacking gear at outdoorlife.com/ultralight

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Hosted by editor in chief Alex Robinson.

Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs.

Reporting by staff writer Laura Lancaster.

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