Light Feet Blog

Light Feet Blog

Backpacking + Hiking Tips

Easy Foot Care for Hiking

Brian Fryer

Sore feet and blisters can be a major problem for both beginning hikers and experienced backpackers. I had never seen so many gnarly blisters,...

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Backpacking + Hiking Tips

DIY Self-Tensioning Guylines

Brian Fryer

One of the popular fabrics for making lightweight tarps and shelters is silicon-impregnate ripstop nylon–silnylon or 'sil' for short. It is valued for its...

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Courage to Go Backpacking SoloBackpacking + Hiking Tips

Courage to Go Backpacking Solo

Brian Fryer

Love backpacking but have a hard time finding companions? You are not alone, and ultimately if you find yourself dreaming of trails, mountains, streams,...

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