Tag: Outdoor Podcast

118 Your Body is Smarter Than You

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Inspired by one of our listeners about appetites or lack thereof on the trail, we answer the question; "I could barley eat anything after 2 long days of backpacking. Why?" On this episode we tell you the truth that - YOUR BODY IS SMARTER THAN YOU ARE. It knows what it needs. There is a difference...

116 Food Failures

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On this episode we share with you our Top 10 epic food failures in the backcountry. We've all been there before, watching a video or seeing a recipe that looked appealing. And so we packed it and headed out on the trail to try it for ourselves. What we thought was going to be a brilliant...

114: The 8th Principal

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On episode 114 we pose this question, is achieving the perfect backcountry selfie really worth it and are we turning nature's wilderness into a side show? This podcast might be a little controversial but worth the discussion as we seek to understand why so many people are placing their safety at...

113 Maximize Your Minimalism

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On this episode we share with you ideas about lightening your pack without necessarily buying lightweight gear. It's not always about what is LIGHTER, sometimes its simply about reducing the volume of your gear and how it's carried that can make ALL the difference. Also, stay tuned for pro-tips at...

112 The Journey Begins With the First Step

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On this episode we give you an update on what's it like to be ON the trail instead of just talking about it. On episode 75 we first met Kari who had was inspired to hike the Appalachian Trail. On Episode 86 we talked with Kari and her prep, and what she learned backpacking for the first time. ON...

111 Dancing in the Rain

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On this episode we discuss the balance between wet and dry conditions. Is there a trick to keeping your gear dry in a down pour? Can you pack up with everything wet while still maintaining dry necessities? How do you maintain staying dry throughout multiple days of backpacking in the rain? We'll...

110 Dog Day’s of Summer

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This is not an episode about the heat of summer, but rather ALL about DOGS on the trail. We share stories of our own, exposing their frequently known hijinx and insights into our furry 'lil familiy. We'll share pro-tips and suggestions for keeping your own dogs safe while out on the trails. by the...

108 Live Long and Prosper Backpacker

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We sit down with Judy Gross, CEO of Light Heart Gear, to share with YOU her unforeseen journey and how she went from an Appalachian Trail Backpacker to Tent Manufacturer. Her personal story, now 10 years in the making, initiated with a little bit of trail envy, a tenacious attitude and OF COURSE...

106 To Bear Canister or Not to Canister

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On this episode we discuss the whole Bear Canister deal. How to carry one, where to get one, do you really need one, and who the heck approves them? All questions we delve into. Also, is the Urasack a good alternative? Is it approved my the…bear canister people? We answer that one also. AND...