Go Lite
Getting a Good Night's Sleep
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.
Going Ultralight — The Pack
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.
Adventure on the Sisquoc
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.
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.
The Lure of Going Lite
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.
Fire and Ultralight, a US Forest Service Recon
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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