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49 - Answers to Age-Old Questions
Episode 49
While philosophers and social experts ponder the chicken or the egg, nature vs. nurture, or where have all the Sasquatch gone, Derek and Carl come up…
7 years, 2 months ago
48 - Is Technology Ruining Our Wilderness Experience?
Episode 48
Derek and Carl debate the merits of various electronics in the backcountry. Are they more likely to save your life or become a stronger leash to the …
7 years, 2 months ago
47 - Plug It In Hikes
Episode 47
Who is the man with the trail name "Plug It In"? This episode is devoted to a powerful story from Benny Braden. He holds trail speed records. He has …
7 years, 3 months ago
46 - Punching Old Man Winter...in the Face!!!
Episode 46
Why don't more people venture out in the winter? Derek and Carl try to come up with solutions to get you out there in cold season. Carl even tries to…
7 years, 3 months ago
45 - What’s Your Sleep Number?
Episode 45
Is it possible to make an episode about sleep...interesting? Derek and Carl take a crack at it. Why is it so hard for campers to get good sleep in th…
7 years, 3 months ago
44 - The Backpacking By-laws
Episode 44
Is the establishment of a sort of 'user agreement' for a group backpacking trip really necessary? Are we establishing ground rules or simply trying t…
7 years, 4 months ago
43 - Merit Badges for Grownups
Episode 43
With all of the required skills to head out into the backcountry, how do you measure up? Carl and Derek have developed a fool-proof system (that migh…
7 years, 4 months ago
42 - Gearhead Mythbusters
Episode 42
Derek and Carl are definitely not gear reviewers. However, there have been multiple requests to discuss the gear they use. Favorites, least favorites…
7 years, 4 months ago
41 - Freeze Dried Fraud
Episode 41
Are the freeze dried food companies price gouging backpackers? Or is it simply okay to call it a splurge if you pay $8 for mac and cheese? Derek and …
7 years, 4 months ago
40 - What kind of TRAIL Character are you?
Episode 40
Some companies spend thousands of dollars to learn about their employees' personalities. Derek and Carl have an easier, cheaper way to determine wha…
7 years, 4 months ago