Sports & Recreation

Episode 148 Rain Jackets for Mountain Minimalism

Backpacking Light Podcast by Backpackinglight.com

Jun 15, 202632:25Sports & Recreation

Learn why ultralight rain shells can be appropriate for mild trail conditions but inadequate in exposed mountain weather. Explore a decision framework based on exposure duration, retreat options, terrain, abrasion, wind,...

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Episode 148 Rain Jackets for Mountain Minimalism is an episode from Backpacking Light Podcast by Backpackinglight.com. Learn why ultralight rain shells can be appropriate for mild trail conditions but inadequate in exposed mountain weather....

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Published Jun 15, 2026, 32:25 long, audio available.

Episode 148 Rain Jackets for Mountain Minimalism

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