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Backpacking Light Podcast

Backpackinglight.com

The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports.

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42:46

Skills Short - Windscreens

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2021/07/08

In this Skills Short episode, Ryan takes a deep dive into windscreens: cheap hacks, well-constructed after-market options, and how they interface with various stove categories. Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/episode-42-skills-windscreens

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01:07:52

Matt Mason: Bikepacking and Public Lands Part II

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2021/06/25

In today’s podcast, we are joined once again by Matt Mason for part two of our ongoing bikepacking conversation. This conversation digs a little more deeply into the nuances and logistical questions of bikepacking. Also in this episode: an app that helps you determine how much fuel is left in fuel canisters, a windscreen to improve the efficiency of your stove, the new Backpacking Light website, and more. Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/episode-41-bikepacking-part-two

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11:55

Anthropology of a Trail

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2021/06/11

Who or what makes a trail? This is the question Backpacking Light author Ben Kilbourne asks himself (and us) as he reads his essay The Anthropology of a Trail. Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/episode-39-bikepacking

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42:33

Episode 39 | Matt Mason: Bikepacking and Public Lands

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2021/05/26

In today’s podcast, we are joined by Matt Mason. Matt is a multi-hyphenate adventurer and backpacker turned bikepacker. Our chat functions as kind of a Bikepacking 101 class, so if you've been thinking of taking up the sport but don't know where to start, this is a great entry point. We also talk about Matt's efforts at public land advocacy in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/episode-39-bikepacking

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28:27

Skills Short - Tenkara Fly Fishing

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2021/04/27

In this Skills Short episode, Ryan and Andrew talk about the essential skills and gear needed to take up the sport of tenkara-style fly fishing. Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/episode-38-skills-short-tenkara-fishing/

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01:37:23

Endurance Training for Backpackers

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2021/04/14

In this episode, Ryan chats with Dirk Friel, co-founder of TrainingPeaks, about endurance training for backpackers and how to get the most out of limited training time. Also in this episode: hiking in a post-covid world, wilderness permits, bear-canister compatible packs, synthetic insulation, and more. Click here for show notes: https//backpackinglight.com/podcast-037-endurance-training

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17:40

Salamander Song

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2021/03/31

In this episode, Backpacking Light Managing Editor Andrew Marshall reads his essay Salamander Song - a love letter to the soggy, squelchy, perpetually socked-in Great Smoky Mountains. If you enjoyed this podcast and would and would like to see some of Andrew's accompanying photography and paintings, make sure and check out the written version of Salamander Song, here. Click here for shownotes: https//backpackinglight.com/podcast-036-salamander-song

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01:11:43

Les Stroud

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2021/03/10

In this episode, Ryan and Andrew chat with Survivorman Les Stroud about his new book "Wild Outside." Also in this episode: training and recovery tools, a new stove from Jetboil, and a book that digs deep into the housing crisis in towns that function as outdoor portals. Click here for shownotes: https//backpackinglight.com/podcast-035-les-stroud

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46:02

Mental Health

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2021/02/11

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Andrew and Ryan talk about mental health. This is something they both struggle with, and they’ve got a lot of thoughts on how to manage it both in and out of the backcountry. As their jumping-off point, they use a recent paper called Levels of Nature and Stress Response. Also in this episode: new favorite winter gear, updates on the new website, and some recent favorite content at BPL. Also—has Andrew finally found some trail runners that will last

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01:02:11

Digital Route Planning

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2020/12/18

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Andrew and Ryan talk about digital route planning. There are a huge variety of digital tools out there, and all of them have different strengths and weaknesses, so the guys spend a lot of time breaking things down by software type, best uses, and pros and cons. After that, Andrew interviews Misha Gopaul, the founder of FATMAP. They talk about the technology needed to create 3D mapping software, how FATMAP is trying to make ripples in the digital

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01:28:10

Jeff Garmire and the Colorado Trail FKT

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2020/11/06

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Andrew and Ryan interview some of the folks who came together to make friend’o-the-podcast Jeff Garmire’s recent FKT of the Colorado Trail a success: Maggie Slepian, Dylan Harris, Nik Tizekker, and, of course, the Fastest Known Tiger himself. Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/podcast-32-colorado-fkt

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01:34:24

40 Days Unsupported in Eastern Russia (Tully Henke)

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2020/09/29

In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast: National Public Lands Day, transitioning from summer to fall gear, UV light as a water treatment technology, an interview with adventurer Tully Henke about his epic trek through the wilderness of eastern Russia, and attempting to answer the question: "why do I walk?" Click here for show notes

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42:01

Adam Federman and the ANWR (Part 2)

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2020/09/01

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Andrew follows up with Type Investigations journalist Adam Federman to find out what’s new with the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Then, Ryan reads his essay “What is Ultralight Backpacking: How We Talk About Ultralight.” Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/podcast-30-refuge-2020 This podcast is brought to you ad-free by the subscribing members of backpackinglight.com. Please leave us a review and rating, it helps other people

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01:12:12

The Bohohobos' Big Trek

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2020/07/31

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan and Andrew talk to Aïscha Tomasoa and Jesper Jensen - the Bohohobos - about their epic trek through Scandinavia as novice backpackers. Also in this episode: Relationships while backpacking Gear! A new Backpacking Light website coming soon. And more! Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/podcast-29-bohohobos-trek This podcast is brought to you ad-free by the subscribing members of backpackinglight.com. Please leave us a

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02:00:17

Making Your Own Backpacking Meals

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2020/06/29

In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, Andrew and Ryan discuss the gear, skills, and hacks you need to create your own backpacking meals. This giant two-hour episode is chock full of actionable tips, with input from Backpacking Light’s resident dehydration expert, Dave Swink, and Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN, CD from the Backcountry Foodie. Just a few of the things covered: All the gear you’ll need to get started with at-home dehydration How to make good backpacking meals using only

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01:03:42

Listener Q&A

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2020/05/21

Andrew and Ryan answer questions solicited from the Backpacking Light community on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Covered in this episode: Hydrophobic down technology Solar panels and battery pack management Favorite hiking books and movies How to get a good night’s sleep in the backcountry Hammock systems DCF/eVent fabrics Appalachian Trail trip planning And more! Also in this episode: Ryan and Andrew catch up on quarantine life New favorite gear! Click here for show notes:

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01:38:52

Load Hauling

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2020/04/21

Note: This podcast was recorded in early February, 2020 - before Covid-19 social distancing measures went into place. In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan and Andrew talk about load hauling - how to go as light as possible when the nature of your trip (packrafting, desert water carries, family backpacking, winter travel, etc.) requires specialized and (often) heavy gear. After catching up (Ryan is running some cool experiments) the guys talk gear: packs, footwear, and other

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45:29

Covid-19

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2020/03/27

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sweep the world, Andrew and Ryan take a hard look at responsible backpacking in 2020. They are joined by Jeff Garmire: repeat guest, elite long-distance athlete, author, and FKT holder - and Maggie Slepian: thru-hiker, climber, freelance writer, and Managing Editor of the Trek. Also in this episode: Are group trips possible once the pandemic begins to recede Resources for managing your non-backpacking time Thoughts on how to stay sane in a year of social

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01:04:11

The Gear We Love, and Why We Love it

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2020/02/14

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan and Andrew talk about some of the BPL staff’s favorite gear from 2019. From there they transition into a larger discussion of Backpacking Light’s gear philosophy. Also in this episode: What's new at BPL Andrew and Ryan’s favorite new gear Public lands news and headlines Interesting conversations in the forums And tons more! Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/podcast-24-staff-gear This podcast is brought to you

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55:49

Henry Shires of Tarptent

Backpacking Light Podcast ·

2019/12/20

Henry Shires is the President and Founder of Tarptent, a direct-to-consumer, cottage-industry tent manufacturer known for its light, stable, and roomy shelters. In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Andrew chats with Henry about his design philosophy and process, fabrics, Tarptent’s business journey, the importance of taking time away from your company to recharge, and much more. Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/podcast-023-henry-shires-tarptent This podcast is

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