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RYAN VAN DUZER's Most Ridiculous Backcountry Luxury Items (Throwback Thursday)
Episode 348
Ryan Van Duzer (Bikepacker, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventurer, Youtuber) joins the show to discuss the secret to your adventure success. He also shar…
1 year ago
SHUG: The...BEST...SHELTER...FOR YOU!
Episode 347
What is the best tent or hammock option for you? Top hammock expert, Shug, joins the show to drop some hammock knowledge on us. Various tent categori…
1 year ago
The 8 WORST National Parks for Backpacking
Episode 346
Derek and Carl discuss the worst national parks for backpacking. Scenery, over-regulations, bear canisters, crowding and many more factors are consid…
1 year, 1 month ago
STEVEN 'My Life Outdoors': BEWARE! Poison Gear, False Bag/Pad Ratings, Future Gear...That Works Better!
Episode 345
Steven Smith from My Life Outdoors joins the show to discuss all sorts of backpacking topics that you think you know about…but you might not. Is your…
1 year, 1 month ago
8 Gear Companies That Are Ripping You Off! (with John Kelley)
Episode 344
John Kelley joins the show discuss backpacking gear companies that are ripping you off. Which products are you overpaying for? And what are some reas…
1 year, 1 month ago
Top 10 Ways You Could Die on the Trail (Throwback Thursday)
Episode 343
Derek and Carl discuss the top 10 ways you are most likely going to die on the trail...and how to avoid them. These are based on data provided for ma…
1 year, 1 month ago
Special Forces Survival Expert Reveals 6 Secrets You Can't Live Without (with Mykel Hawke)
Episode 342
Special forces operator, survival expert, TV star Mykel Hawke joins the show and shares 6 unexpected survival tips that you’ve likely never heard bef…
1 year, 1 month ago
Don't Fall For These Backpacking Scams, Lies and Myths!
Episode 341
Derek and Carl discuss backpacking scams, lies and myths that you should beware of. Is Derek’s list really all that helpful? You be the judge. Also, …
1 year, 1 month ago
JUSTIN OUTDOORS: 2025 Ultralight Backpacking Gear Awards
Episode 340
The most knowledgeable backpacking gear expert, Justin Outdoors, joins the show to discuss the Ultralight Backpacking Gear Awards. Get some ideas of …
1 year, 2 months ago
HARMEN HOEK: The Absolute BEST/TOUGHEST Backpacking Spots in the World...And How to Make it Happen!
Episode 339
Epic Film-maker and YouTuber Harmen Hoek joins the show on this BONUS THURSDAY! Harmen has filmed some of the most famous and most impressive trails …
1 year, 2 months ago