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Lightweight gear advice, packing and gear lists, our favourite places to hike, and more.
Trekking Umbrella Guide
Trekking Umbrella Guide
by Backpacking Light Australia
Sleeping Bag VS Quilts
Sleeping Bag VS Quilts
by Backpacking Light Australia
How To Choose a Water Filtration System
How To Choose a Water Filtration System
by Backpacking Light Australia
Bikepacking Essentials
Bikepacking Essentials
by Backpacking Light Australia
The Best Carry-on Luggage of 2024
The Best Carry-on Luggage of 2024
by Backpacking Light Australia
The Hungry Hiker's Guide: Adventures in Eating Outdoors
The Hungry Hiker's Guide: Adventures in Eating Outdoors
by Backpacking Light Australia
Ultimate Ultralight Gear List
Gear Lists · 
Ultimate Ultralight Gear List
by Backpacking Light Australia
5 Must-Try Hacks to Trim Your Pack Weight for Overnight Hikes
5 Must-Try Hacks to Trim Your Pack Weight for Overnight Hikes
by Backpacking Light Australia
How To Keep Cool This Summer
How To Keep Cool This Summer
by Backpacking Light Australia
BPL's Pack Fitting Guide
BPL's Pack Fitting Guide
by Backpacking Light Australia
Our Top Tips for Choosing the Perfect Ultralight Pack
Our Top Tips for Choosing the Perfect Ultralight Pack
by Backpacking Light Australia
Ultralight Pack Guide
Ultralight Pack Guide
by Backpacking Light Australia
Our Big Agnes Tent Guide - How to Select the Perfect Tent?
Our Big Agnes Tent Guide - How to Select the Perfect Tent?
by Backpacking Light Australia
How To Select The Best Rain Jacket?
Expert Gear Advice · 
How To Select The Best Rain Jacket?
by Backpacking Light Australia
Is Your Rain Jacket Waterproof?
Is Your Rain Jacket Waterproof?
by Backpacking Light Australia
Overland Track Gear List
Gear Lists · 
Overland Track Gear List
by Backpacking Light Australia
How to choose a sleeping bag
Gear Tips · 
How to choose a sleeping bag
by Backpacking Light Australia
How to choose a stove
Gear Tips · 
How to choose a stove
by Backpacking Light Australia
What is Ultra Dry Down?
Gear Tips · 
What is Ultra Dry Down?
by Backpacking Light Australia
Camino de Santiago Gear List
Gear Lists · 
Camino de Santiago Gear List
by Backpacking Light Australia
Walking the Camino
Adventures · 
Walking the Camino
by Backpacking Light Australia