Lytt til Backpacking Light Podcast

Learn how to fastpack smarter and lighter - Ryan Jordan breaks down the "Five F's of Fastpacking"—Focus, Fitness, Fuel, Footwear, and Fast & Light Gear—and shares performance-based strategies for moving efficiently with minimal gear over long distances. Includes gear recommendations, training insights, and exclusive content for Unlimited Members. To view the show notes for this episode of the podcast, click here [https://www.backpackinglight.com/podcast-episode-123-Five-Fs-Fastpacking].

Today’s episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast is sponsored by Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down Topquilt, featuring ExpeDry gold-treated water-resistant down. This quilt dries faster than traditional DWR-treated down, keeping you warm even in damp conditions, and is available in multiple fill weights for temperature control. To view the show notes for this episode, click here [https://www.backpackinglight.com/podcast-episode-122-unconventional-sleep-systems].

In episode 121 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about how to plan a short thru-hike. To view the shownotes for this episode, click here [https://www.backpackinglight.com/podcast-episode-121-what-is-thru-hiking].

In episode 120 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to continue our study of how to sleep warm in cold temperatures, focusing on the gear that makes up your sleeping system. To view the show notes for this podcast, click here [https://www.backpackinglight.com/podcast-episode-120-using-quilts-cold-temperatures]:

In this episode, we’ll introduce you to the Trail Days speakers and give you a sneak peek at their presentation topics and expertise. From ultralight pack design to scrambling techniques, backcountry hygiene to desert travel, there’s something for everyone. To view the shownotes for this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, click here [https://www.backpackinglight.com/podcast-episode-119-5-trail-days-online-2025-preview].