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	Ray Jardine And The Ultralight Backpacking Revolution
		Of course backpackers have always looked for ways to lighten their packs, but it was Jardine that demonstrated how a backpacker could safely and comfortably go thousands of miles with less than 10 pounds base pack weight (before food and water).
		Ray Jardine and his wife Jenny practice stealth camping.
		They go far off the trail to camp in undisturbed places, where the ground is softer, and their impact is minimal, due to the rarity of human use.
	www.the-ultralight-site.com /rayjardine.html (306 words)

	Centerwalk Ultralight Backpacking - Information, techniques, and more.
		Ray Jardine walked away from a career as an aerospace engineer to pursue a life, not a career.
		Ray Jardine invented the Friends climbing device, the Breeze pack, the sleeping quilt, and the Cave shelter to name a few.
		Ray and his wife Jenny thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail several times, as well as the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail.
	www.centerwalk.com /source/info.html (821 words)

	RAY JARDINE BIOGRAPHY
		Ray Jadrine, born in 1945, an adventurer and former climber that used to live in Yosemite.
		Nevertheless, Ray is a good rock climber himself and was the first person to climb 5.12 (The Crimson Cringe in 1976) and 5.13 (The Phoenix in 1977) graded climbs.
		In a Rock and Ice interview from 1995, Ray explains why he stopped climbing: "What attracted me to climbing was the physical and mental challenges, the beauties of the natural world, the companionship of kindred spirits and the freedom to live in a realm far beyond the norm.
	www.jerberyd.com /climbing/climbers/jardine (451 words)

	New Statesman - Imperial ambition
		Jardine was born in Bombay in 1900 and educated at Winchester and Oxford.
		His biographer emphasises two facets of his background: first, that he was a son of empire; second, that he was very much brought up in a physical culture, the extraordinarily robust vision of Victorian education, which combined rigorous learning with rigorous sport to produce the "well-rounded individual".
		Jardine falls perfectly into the stereotype of Edwardian imperialist, upright, aloof and contemptuous of the natives.
	www.newstatesman.com /200212090040 (958 words)

	Rock Climbing Forums: Climbing Information: Climbing History & Trivia: First American 5.13s
		The only reason Jardine was able to climb the Phoenix was because he cheated by using his "then unknown" crazy springy protection devices.
		Jardine was mostly interested in pushing hard climbs, and was not always very rigourous about style.
		So, it seems as though not only did Jardine not "redpoint" the Phoenix in the current sense of the word, but he didn't rate it 5.13, because the way he "climbed" it, it would not warrant that rating.
	www.rockclimbing.com /cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=1484247;so=ASC;sb=post_latest_reply;guest=899247 (1870 words)

	Ray Jardine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Though some of the book is still considered radical or dangerous by some, and irrelevant and kooky by all.
		In recent years Jardine's descent into dementia has failed to slow the rampant enthusiasm shown his beliefs.
		Jardine has also become an avid kayaker and skydiver.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ray_Jardine (309 words)

	GoLite & Ray Jardine Relationship (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Jardine’s final communication to us, a concise apology that also indicated that we had reached closure and that our business dealings together were concluded.
		Jardine’s recent web posting is deeply saddening for all of us because we have viewed his philosophies on lightweight backcountry travel as our inspiration since GoLite was founded.
		Jardine’s charges that we are a corrupt, big company and that we have been “lining our pockets” is wrong on all three counts.
	www.golite.com /about/golite_and_ray_jardine.asp (804 words)

	SGT Rock's Hiking H.Q. - Beyond Backpacking
		"Beyond Backpacking" by Ray Jardine is a revised version of his older book "The PCT Hiker's Handbook".
		Ray Jardine himself is a very accomplished climber, backpacker, engineer, Kayaker, etc. He has spent years in the outdoors including 5 different thru hikes that covered all the big three trails in the US (PCT, AT, CDT).
		His lightweight system and his backpacking knowledge are genuine and have developed with his skills because of a scientific approach he applies to designing his own equipment that he has carried over from his experience as an engineer in the aerospace industry.
	www.hikinghq.net /book_beyond_backpacking.html (596 words)

	Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine
		Ray’s writing is pragmatic, but I would often trade the simple beauty of the “Ray Way,” for the winsome pleasures of a literary masterpiece.
		Ray and Jenny average just over 30 miles per day, at 2 ½ miles per hour, on their through hikes.
		Ray Jardine likes to sew most of his gear himself.
	www.hiking-vacations-and-gear.com /ray-jardine.html (437 words)

	Backpack45 - Backpacking Book Classics by Ray Jardine, Colin Fletcher, and Soon to be Classic by Susan Alcorn
		Ray and Jenny Jardine's trips may seem extreme, but what Ray Jardine has to say is also valid for the weekend backpack of a few miles in and out.
		As they refined their techniques during these trips, Ray became convinced of the importance of lowering the total weight carried.
		Ray Jardine has written two books, based on their experiences.
	www.backpack45.com /classics.html (524 words)

	Get Outdoors - Ray Jardine Is The Man - Getoutdoors.com Outdoor Blog
		I've never read Jardine's Beyond Backpacking which is supposed to be the bible of "light-backpacking" but there is a good article about him in the Adventure Sports Journal.
		Particularly since Jardine seems to be, with all due respect, every bit as nutty and controversial as Abbey.
		Ray is a huge influence on going light during ski traverses.
	www.getoutdoors.com /goblog/index.php?/archives/272-Ray-Jardine-Is-The-Man.html (1010 words)

	Backpacker Magazine - The Ray Way
		It hardly matters whether Jardine is talking about the heated reaction to his original ideas about long-distance backpacking or to his innovative camming devices—called "friends"—that ushered in a new era of rock climbing.
		In typical Jardine fashion, The Ray Way was developed through intense personal experience, starting with his first long-distance hike, a PCT trek, in 1989.
		And thus was born The Ray Way, a blend of philosophy and innovative techniques culled from the hard lessons learned while hiking more than 12,000 total miles.
	www.backpacker.com /article/2451 (625 words)

	Cool Tool: GoLite Gear
		Jardine is right: for sun and for rain, nothing beats the convenience of a light, simple umbrella.
		It feels positively wispy empty, but reinforced with Spectra thread it's strong enough for all you'll need or want for a day, with particularly convenient mesh pockets on the back and sides.
		Perhaps the most radical Jardine item, this little handful of silicone-impregnated ripstop nylon replaces everything but a winter tent.
	www.kk.org /cooltools/archives/000178.php (191 words)

	John Stone Fitness: Books: Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ray Jardine has written my favorite book on backpacking.
		Ray approaches "the ultralight philosophy" like a recovering alcoholic preaching about the evils of "demon rum".
		Jardine brings nothing new to backpacking, except for the digusting habit of hiking in biking shorts.
	www.johnstonefitness.com /store/shop.php?c=books&n=17205&i=0963235931&x=Beyond_Backpacking_Ray_Jardines_Guide_to_Lightweight_Hiking (907 words)

	Hiking Web Site - Gear Loads
		When Ray Jardine and his wife made their third hike of the PCT their base pack weights were about 8.5 lbs.
		One of the things Ray discovered when he lightened his load was that he no longer needed to use a hip belt to transfer a good part of the load off his shoulders.
		Ray also discovered that with a lighter load he could wear lighter shoes reducing the load his feet had to carry.
	www.hikingwebsite.com /gear/loads/index.htm (1217 words)

	DeftCOM Systems Limited ~ Backpacking (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ray is considered 'The Guru of Lightweight, at least in North America.
		Ray illustrates his and his wife's time to do the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail (both are 2000+ mile trails) for the purpose of proving his views and the benefits of lightweight hiking.
		Here's why Ray & Jenny are proud of their hiking times: Once you complete a certain hike, and you decide to hike it again, the challenge to hike it may become less dominant, you know you can hike it because you already did it!
	webpages.charter.net /dosvader/Backpacking.html (1437 words)

	Ray-Way Tarp Book (Book) by Ray Jardine
		Ray Jardine continues his lightweight crusade with this new book that explains his design for the Ray-way tarp.
		Ray's tarp is about a fourth the weight of even light tents, and it offers at least twice the living space, he says.
		Furthermore, he says that even though open all around, the tarp is probably warmer than a tent because of the tarp's superior ventilation (A tent traps moisture, and this moisture saps body heat.).
	www.dlndln.com /890259.html (144 words)

	Adventure Sports Journal Online
		Jardine may be the guru of lightweight gear but in no way is he a “gearhead.” It’s a critical distinction.
		Jardine’s gear, which he mostly sews himself, is purely about function—designing something to do the job, or perhaps multiple jobs, adequately, without superfluous doo-dads.
		Clues to Jardine’s questioning of prevailing-way methods and his do-it-yourself ingenuity are found in his early training and experiences.
	www.adventuresportsjournal.com /html/Articles/22/22_flashback.html (1904 words)

	Get Outdoors - Ray Jardine Is The Man - Getoutdoors.com Outdoor Blog
		I've never read Jardine's Beyond Backpacking which is supposed to be the bible of "light-backpacking" but there is a good article about him in the Adventure Sports Journal.
		Particularly since Jardine seems to be, with all due respect, every bit as nutty and controversial as Abbey.
		Ray is a huge influence on going light during ski traverses.
	getoutdoors.com /goblog/index.php?/.../272-Ray-Jardine-Is-The-Man.html (1013 words)

	Amazon.ca: Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardine's Guide to Lightweight Hiking: Books (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Also Jardine is very preachy and when he suggests something (like shoes rather than boots) he keeps repeating them in other chapters, hammering his point.
		Ray seems to think that white flour gives no energy which is false - it's not very nutritious but 1000 calories is 1000 calories no matter what.
		Jardine expertly conveys a wealth of information on how to lose pounds from your pack, keep food from bears and generally enjoy your time in the backcountry.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0963235931 (1157 words)

	Beyond backpacking: Ray Jardine's guide to lightweight hiking / Ray Jardine [Tweevoeter]
		And according to Ray, heavy, clumsy gear tends to discourage us from venturing into the backcountry.
		With these myths bulldozed aside, Ray proceeds to detail his light-weight hiking clothing and gear.
		And in a most interesting chapter he shows that achieving hiking enjoyment is a skill, and he gives a number of ways to achieve the most enjoyment from any wilderness outing.
	www.tweevoeter.nl /boeken/beyond_backpacking_ray_jardines_guide_to.php (706 words)

	Welcome To Pacific Crest Trail Association - FAQ's
		Ray Jardine recommends trimming every conceivable superfluous ounce from your pack since the effort to carry each ounce is greatly amplified over 2,600 miles.
		Ray and Jenny Jardine thru-hiked the PCT in '94 with packs weighing less than 10 lbs.
		Jardine's techniques are controversial and not for everyone.
	www.pcta.org /about_trail/faqs.asp (2422 words)

	Kolkata gets a new US resident
		Far from acknowledging his sweeping remit (which might make Jardine envious!) as George Washington's consul-general in Calcutta and to "other ports and places on the coast of India and Asia," the British wouldn't even recognise this first American representative in India in 1792.
		Ramdoolal must have chuckled into his shawl as Jardine declared that the new chamber "reflects the growing presence and interest of US businesses in eastern India".
		And to think that Jardine's consulate was all set to pull out of Calcutta a few years ago.
	www.rediff.com /money/2006/apr/01kol.htm (801 words)

	Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine - Articles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		An inventor and engineer, Jardine dreamed up some clever ways to shed pounds over the tens of thousands of miles he logged hiking the Appalachian, Continental Divide and Pacific Crest Trails.
		Jardine advises backpackers to reduce their pack weight by lopping off or drilling holes in their toothbrush handle, tearing their bandannas in half, trimming their soap bar, ripping their books and maps apart, and using dental floss for thread when it comes to repairs on the go.
		Not every backpacker is inclined to be so Spartan about their wilderness experience, which is not to say that a person who opts for an air mattress that weighs a few ounces more than a foam mattress is a pansy who can?t deal with nature.
	active.com /nsn/rockymountainsports/story.cfm?story_id=3858&sidebar=49 (1930 words)

	Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking
		Ray approaches "the ultralight philosophy" like a recovering alcoholic preaching about the evils of "demon rum".
		Jardine brings nothing new to backpacking, except for the digusting habit of hiking in biking shorts.
		This book is full of Ray Jardine's personal opinions that are packaged as "facts".
	www.homehealthcareinfo.com /books/isbn0963235931.html (908 words)

	SGT Rock's Hiking H.Q. - Beyond Backpacking
		"Beyond Backpacking" by Ray Jardine is a revised version of his older book "The PCT Hiker's Handbook".
		Ray Jardine himself is a very accomplished climber, backpacker, engineer, Kayaker, etc. He has spent years in the outdoors including 5 different thru hikes that covered all the big three trails in the US (PCT, AT, CDT).
		His lightweight system and his backpacking knowledge are genuine and have developed with his skills because of a scientific approach he applies to designing his own equipment that he has carried over from his experience as an engineer in the aerospace industry.
	hikinghq.net /book_beyond_backpacking.html (596 words)

	Primal Quest ® \| Expedition Adventure Race ® (Site not responding. Last check: )
		And so a few creative teams may steal a page from Ray Jardine and his guide to lightweight hiking by carrying not more water - but by using umbrellas.
		You may be thinking, "Why would anyone need an umbrella in the middle of Moab?" According to Jardine, the lightweight characteristics and broad canopy protect the hiker from both rain and the sun.
		Jardine's philosophy helped revolutionize backpacking and, in turn, led to the development of the ultra-lightweight gear produced by such AR-friendly companies as GoLite.
	www.ecoprimalquest.com /2006/race/news/dspArticle.cfm?news_ID=1061 (272 words)

	Alexander Cockburn: Lighten Up, America
		I've become a devotee of the famous long distance hiker Ray Jardine, whose philosophy of life and loads is set forth in his 1992 classic Beyond Backpacking, which should be nestling next to the works of John Muir on your book shelf.
		Jardine and his wife Jenny have hiked all the major trails, Pacific Crest, Continental Divide and Appalachian, and watched with horror as overloaded plodders lost any sense of pleasure and often quit the trail altogether.
		Jardine is persuasive in his denunciations of tents and sleeping bags as weighty traps for moisture.
	www.counterpunch.org /cockburn09202003.html (1067 words)

	ULTRALIGHT HIKING & BACKPACKING
		I exchanged email with Ray Jardine several times during 5/97 and he indicated that "The PCT Handbook" has been revised for 1997, with about 50 pages changed.
		Although you may not agree with everything Ray Jardine says--and even if you do, techniques that work for him may not work for you--he has successfully conveyed his experiences which contribute greatly to the body of "ultralight hiking knowledge".
		However, I maintain that, although Ray's techniques are good and useful for some of us, they are not necessarily appropriate for all of us, especially, if our backcountry career is just getting started.
	www.backpacking.net /ultralit.html (2552 words)

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