
Nathan Pipenberg
Freelance Writer at Freelance
freelance journalist covering environment/outdoors/travel/etc
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1 week ago |
backpacker.com | Nathan Pipenberg
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Toaks is known for its affordable titanium cookware, like pots, spoons, and wood-burning stoves. Now, the brand is releasing a gas canister stove, designed to combine the ultralight sensibilities of the lightest burners with the fuel-savings of larger models.
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2 weeks ago |
backpacker.com | Nathan Pipenberg
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. At Mission Creek, just over 200 miles from the southern terminus of the PCT, the trail disappears under a jumble of sand and boulders. The section has been a headache for Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers since flooding washed away swaths of tread in 2023, and it's proving especially difficult this year.
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2 weeks ago |
backpacker.com | Nathan Pipenberg
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. When it comes to fabrics fit for the outdoors, hikers have two options: merino or synthetics. We've all been told time and time again that any fabric that can't dry out quickly or keep you warm when you're wet isn't worth considering. As summer hits, I've been questioning this dogma.
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3 weeks ago |
backpacker.com | Nathan Pipenberg
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Every year, more and more hikers embrace an ultralight kit in order to cover more ground, travel more efficiently, and give their shoulders and hips a break during long days on the trail. When it comes to lightening the load, big-ticket items like sleeping bags are among the most important to upgrade.
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1 month ago |
backpacker.com | Nathan Pipenberg
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. As a fairly dedicated ultralight hiker, pad inflators haven't historically made it into my backpacking kit. The smallest pumps and inflators only weigh a few ounces, but that doesn't tell the whole story. Ultralight hiking isn't just about your baseweight, but minimalism as a concept: only carry what you need.
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