Episodes
๐ GEAR WE TALK ABOUT ๐Defy SOS Device: https://geni.us/DefySOS
Published 10/16/23
๐ GEAR WE TALK ABOUT ๐
Bogler Trowel: https://geni.us/BoglerTrowel
Published 10/04/23
In this episode, I dive deep into all the factors that can affect your sleep in the backcountry and provide tips for how you can optimize your sleep system.
๐ GEAR WE TALK ABOUT ๐
Exped MegaPillow: https://geni.us/MegaPillowTrekology 2.0 Pillow: https://geni.us/TrekologyPillowREI Helix Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/HelixSleepingPadEther Light XT Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/EtherLightXTThermarest Xlite Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/XliteNXTHammock Gear Econo Burrow Quilt:...
Published 09/18/23
๐ GEAR WE TALK ABOUT ๐
Zpacks Offset Duo: https://geni.us/ZpacksOffsetDuo
Zpacks Arc Haul: https://geni.us/ArcHaul
Zpacks Plex Solo: https://geni.us/PlexSolo
Zpacks Duplex: https://geni.us/DuplexZip
Published 09/11/23
๐ GEAR WE TALK ABOUT ๐
Stake Sack: https://geni.us/allmansright-StakeSack
allmansright: https://allmansright.com/
Published 09/04/23
In this episode, I sit down with Jesse and Carl to discuss whether the Jetboil is over rated, whether you need bear spray in grizzly country, and other backpacking gear hot takes!
๐ CHECK OUT CARL AND JESSE ๐
Backpacking & Blisters Podcast (Carl): https://backpackingandblisters.com/Backcountry Forward YT (Jesse): https://www.youtube.com/c/BackcountryForward
Published 08/21/23
In this episode, I review the gear I used on a recent fastpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies.
Check out my gear list and PackWizard here: https://www.packwizard.com/s/QM_YGog
Published 08/14/23
In this Garage Grown Gear partnered episode, Lloyd and I chat with Jonny from Mayfly about his ultralight sandals and whether they are something you should consider for your next backpacking trip.
Check Mayfly Sandals Out Here: https://geni.us/Mayfly-GGG
Published 08/07/23
In this episode, I sit down with LNT Master Educator, Taryn Eyton, to talk about how to properly dispose of poop in the woods and the science behind the LNT principles.
LNT: https://lnt.org
Taryn's Blog: https://happiestoutdoors.ca
Published 07/31/23
In todayโs episode, I chat with Carl from the Backpacking & Blisters podcast about our experience at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Show 2024. We talk about the best gear we saw, trends of the show, and what weโre excited about for next year.
PackWizard: https://www.packwizard.com
Backpacking & Blisters Podcast: https://backpackingandblisters.com/
Published 07/24/23
In today's episode, I chat with John Gage from Appalachian Gear Company about the benefits of alpaca wool and why it might be a merino killer.
Check out alpaca wool products here! https://geni.us/AppalachianGearCo
Published 07/17/23
In this episode, I sit down with Tayson and Brigham with Outdoor Vitals to discuss how backpacking gear is designed and taken from concept to production.
Check out Outdoor Vitals here โก๏ธ https://geni.us/OutdoorVitals
Published 07/10/23
In this episode, Lloyd (GGG) and I chat with Joe from Farpointe Outdoor Gear about why Alpha Direct fabric is such an insanely cool product and why it is in such high demand.
๐ GEAR WE TALK ABOUT ๐
Farpointe: https://geni.us/FarpointeOG
Garage Grown Gear: https://geni.us/GarageGrownGear
Published 07/03/23
In this episode, I sit down with Devin Ashby from the YouTube channel Backcountry Exposure to discuss the best and worst sleeping pads for backpacking that are on the market.
๐ GEAR WE TALK ABOUT ๐
Big Agnes Zoom UL: https://geni.us/ZoomUL
Thermarest Xtherm: https://geni.us/xtherm
Thermarest Xlite: https://geni.us/XliteNXT
Sea to Summit Ether Light XT: https://geni.us/EtherLightXT
REI Helix: https://geni.us/HelixSleepingPad
Nemo Tensor: https://geni.us/NemoTensor
Paria Recharge XL:...
Published 06/26/23
In this episode, I chat with Gabi Rosenbrien about the new tent fabric from Nemo. The fabric is called OSMO and has been incorporated in almost their entire backpacking line. The fabric has some impressive specification claims and we dive into the details around those.
Published 06/19/23
On todayโs episode, I am joined by Barry Roberts to talk about the technologies that go into making sleeping pads comfortable.
Check out the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT here: https://geni.us/EtherLightXT
Published 06/13/23
In this episode, Lloyd with Garage Grown Gear and I chat with Anastasia from Kula Cloth about how she turned peeing outdoors into a thriving business. But not just any business, one that is fun, inclusive, and supporting of LNT.
Check out Kula Cloth at https://www.kulacloth.com or pick one up at GGG (https://geni.us/KulaCloth).
Published 06/05/23
In this episode, I discuss Rabโs new sleeping pad line and the technologies that set it apart from other sleeping pads on the market.
๐ GEAR WE TALK ABOUT ๐
Rab Ionosphere Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/RabIonosphere
Published 05/29/23
In this episode, I chat with Mac from the Halfway Anywhere website. Mac compiles yearly surveys of PCT and CDT thru-hikers to figure out interesting stats like completion rates, injuries, and most popular gear.
Published 05/22/23
In todayโs episode, I chat with Alex Lauver from Outdoor Research about waterproof-breathable fabrics. What does breathable mean? How is breathability tested? And what should people be looking for when it comes to a waterproof-breathable product?
Published 05/15/23
In today's episode, Lloyd and I discuss backpacking gear that is disrupting the industry.
๐ GEAR WE TALK ABOUT ๐
Backpacking Accessories: https://geni.us/GGG-Accessories
Culo Clean: https://geni.us/CuloClean
Vest-Style Backpacks: https://geni.us/GGG-Packs
X-Mid Tents: https://geni.us/X-Mid2
One Bottle Hydration System: https://geni.us/OneBottle
GGG New Gear Page: https://geni.us/New-GGG
Published 05/08/23
On todayโs show, I chat with Brandon Bowers from Therm-a-Rest about the R-value standard for testing sleeping pad warmth. We dive deep into how the testing is performed, how it may differ from in-field performance, and the process for developing the standard.
Published 05/01/23
On todayโs show, I chat with Steven from MyLifeOutdoors about the best and worst tents on the market right now. We donโt hold back and call out some tents we think are overrated or have had problems with.
Stevenโs Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mylifeoutdoors
GEAR WE TALK ABOUT
Naturehike Mongar: https://geni.us/Mongar2P
Zpacks Plex Solo: https://geni.us/PlexSolo
Durston X-Mid: https://geni.us/X-Mid2
Published 04/24/23
On today's show, I chat with Chase Tucker of Chase Mountains to dive deep into why barefoot training might be a life game changer and talk about the best approach to start barefoot training and what not to do so that you can avoid injuries.
Chase's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChaseMountains
Chase's Training Program: https://chasemountains.io/
Popular Barefoot Options:
Lems Shoes: https://geni.us/LemsShoes
Xero Shoes: https://geni.us/XeroShoes
Published 04/17/23