Ryan Jordan

1 month ago | backpackinglight.com | Ryan Jordan

Funding Disclosure: Arc’teryx provided financial support and product samples for the development of this report. Editorial Independence: Backpacking Light and the author retained full editorial control over this content, including all ideation, research, analysis and conclusions with no influence from Arc’teryx. Affiliate Links: This article contains affiliate links to Arc’teryx.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Ryan Jordan

"National Park Service employees are under attack" - former NPS directors slam decimation of services under TrumpVeteran leaders of the National Park Service (NPS) have joined forces to voice their anger at the cuts to services and staff under the Trump …

1 month ago | backpackinglight.com | Ryan Jordan

IntroductionProtecting my hands from inclement conditions and injury – and maintaining the grip and dexterity required for tool use and fine motor function – is one of my critical priorities in the backcountry. Grip, dexterity, warmth, moisture management – everything depends on keeping them functional. I learned this the hard way during a circumnavigation of the Wind River Range in the early 1990s. Wanting to save a few ounces, I left gloves at home.

1 month ago | backpackinglight.com | Ryan Jordan

Backpacking Light receives financial compensation from Ombraz in the form of advertising and sponsorships (e.g., podcasts, email newsletters, and events). Ombraz provided complimentary product samples featured in this review; however, the provision of these products was not contingent on publishing a review or providing editorial coverage. Ombraz was invited to review the accuracy of our description of fit-related limitations.

2 months ago | backpackinglight.com | Ryan Jordan

IntroductionWind Shirts¬†describe the product category of wind shirts and jackets (referred to as wind shirts for brevity) – non-waterproof, breathable garments worn as outer shell layers for storm protection in mild to moderately inclement weather (wind, rain, and cold). This is the most comprehensive treatise about wind shirts we’ve ever published (about 7,000 words), building on several years of research, testing, and product reviews in this category.