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29 - Essentialitis
Episode 29
In this Derek-driven episode, the relevance of the 10 essentials are explored. And what if you could only bring 4 of them? Does this relate to "Essen…
7 years, 10 months ago
28 - Why Do My ___________ Hurt?
Episode 28
Even the most prolific hikers have ailments from time to time. While simply managing it or toughing it out is an option, there are some "solutions" o…
7 years, 10 months ago
27 - LOST
Episode 27
What do you do (or depending on who's talking...what do you avoid) when you're on an island and a smoke monster is chasing you? Or really, when you'r…
7 years, 10 months ago
26 - JASON FITZPATRICK: ”Wisdom” for Thru-Hiking the Looooong Trail
Episode 26
This episdoe features an interview with Jason Fitzpatrick from Mile Mile & a Half as well as Chris Smead (Chris is Awesome Productions). Both of them…
7 years, 10 months ago
25 - Harry and the Mandriolis
Episode 25
One of the best parts about hiking is encountering wildlife. So how about a trip that enables you to find one of the most elusive creatures...the Sas…
7 years, 11 months ago
24 - The Long Nose & Other Wild Stories
Episode 24
Strange, weird and sometimes unfrotunate things happen out in the wild (or even just off the road). Derek and Carl share a few of the most unexpected…
7 years, 11 months ago
23 - Who Needs Bear Grylls...When You Have Derek?
Episode 23
While many of today's survival shows feature scenarios that most are unlikely to encounter (e.g. stumbling upon a drug cartel in Peru that was addres…
7 years, 11 months ago
22 - $100 vs. Gun-Toting Bears
Episode 22
Derek and Carl finally address the question they've been throwing out: how much weight can you save or how can you improve your backpacking experienc…
7 years, 11 months ago
21 - Going Han Solo or With the Minions?
Episode 21
This episode includes a number of random tidbits from the release of the backpacking documentary to challenges to a couple of Derek's previous trivia…
8 years ago
20 - Backpacking and an Apocalypse
Episode 20
While some doomsday preppers build bunkers others prepare for a disaster with bug out bags. Why not make avoiding disaster fun by turning the whole t…
8 years ago