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JUNE

28

2008

Getting a Good Night's Sleep

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Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag Makes All of the Difference.

Ray shares his thoughts on getting the right sleeping bag for the Santa Barbara backcountry. Read story.

JUNE

25

2008

Going Ultralight — The Pack

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Your Choice of Pack Will Determine How Serious Your Are About Going UL

Ray takes a look at the first piece of ultralight gear you'll want to buy. Read story.

JUNE

18

2008

Adventure on the Sisquoc

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Going Lightweight in the Backcountry to Check Trail Conditions.

Ray heads into the backcountry on a trip to check trail conditions after the Zaca Fire and winter rains. Read story.

JUNE

15

2008

Going Ultralight — The Basics

First in a Series on How to be Ultra Cool and Lite on the Trail

Ray takes a look at the nitty gritty of ultralight weight backpacking in a three part series. Read story.

MAY

29

2008

The Lure of Going Lite

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Shed the Pounds and Have Way More Fun

It no longer takes 40 pounds of gear to get out in the wilderness. With new technology, it's possible to shave your gear down to less than 10 pounds, not counting food and water. Read story.

MAY

28

2008

Fire and Ultralight, a US Forest Service Recon

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Ultralight Backpackers Scouting Post-Disaster Trail Conditions for the US Forest Service.

Jhaura recounts a trip by several of the Lite Hikers who are doing recon trips in the wilderness areas to access the fire damage. Read story.

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