Thru-Hiking – Page 3 – Trust The Trail Podcast

183 The Weight Of A Female Backpacker

Posted on February 25, 2021February 24, 2021 by nocmanus

This one's for you Bad Ass Women Hikers. On this episode we offer an honest and frank discussion on hygiene, health and safety out on the trail. We aren't reinventing what to do or what products are best, but rather answering authentic questions and genuine fears on addressing these real life...

182 Are You Self Reliant?

Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 by nocmanus

On this Episode we encourage you NOT to go SOLO backpacking. Well, at least until you've mastered a few skill sets. With a desire to get others to explore the benefits of solo backpacking, it's important we take a step back and FIRST focus on what you need to know in order to get there. How...

181 Backpacking Through Joshua Tree National Park

Posted on January 28, 2021January 27, 2021 by nocmanus

On this Episode we provide an in depth trail report on the California Riding and Hiking Trail, extending 38 miles within Joshua Tree National Park. This historic trail traverses the most remote sections in the park, offering the densest population of Joshua Trees and iconic views of it's...

179 The Switchbacks of 2020 A Year In Review

Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 by nocmanus

On this Episode we take a look back at all the Episodes of 2020 highlighting our favorites and share a little behind the scenes. We also do some reflecting on all the backpacking trips we've had with you, (our listeners). How did we manage to take the Podcast on the road during a Pandemic and...

173 The Debate On How To Hydrate

Posted on October 15, 2020October 14, 2020 by nocmanus

On this episode we address a question from one of our listeners about hydration. There are two school of thoughts regarding staying hydrated on the trail - drink when your thirsty OR downing a ton of water. We dive right into the balance of hydration vs what your body needs when hiking. by the...

171 Backpacking Beginners How To Get Started

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by nocmanus

On this episode we delve into the beginning stages of backpacking before you ever even put on the pack. This is a 2 part series. In these next two episodes you're going to get the raw honest truth and straight talk about the art of backpacking. What's the most important piece of gear you will ever...

168 Get The Air Out

Posted on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 by nocmanus

On this episode we talk about the value of compression sacks as well as squeezing out all the pockets of forgotten air that might be trapped in your backpack. What inspired this podcast? Well…that would be 42 Ziploc bags packed for a two-night trip. How many do you carry on a typical backpacking...

165 The Weight Penalty

Posted on August 13, 2020August 8, 2020 by nocmanus

What is the worth of weight on the trail? Penalty versus reward. And how that directly correlates to you being comfortable outside of your comfort zone. On episode 165, we share the difference between gear that might be a weight penalty versus a comfort item. And offer you Pro-Tips in reducing the...

164 Letting Others Know

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 by nocmanus

On this episode we discuss the pro's and con's of caring a Personal Locator devices on your Thru-Hike. Are they worth the money? Do they even work? We break down the Likes and Dislikes of the two most popular one's on the market. We also explain how they work and what you should know if you hit...

162 Why You Test Your Gear

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 by nocmanus

On this episode we share our own failures and successes in testing what could be the biggest gear test we've ever done. We share why testing your gear is so crucial for a successful trip in forging ahead into the unknown. Should you test your gear before you go? We have the answer. by the...