STEVEN 'My Life Outdoors': BEWARE! Poison Gear, False Bag/Pad Ratings, Future Gear...That Works Better!
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 gear poisoning you? Are sleeping pad R values highly misleading? Why is a mesh base layer the best option? And how does Derek mess up the Lightning round…again?
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight Backpacking Gear
-The Best Backpacking Clothing
-What You Know about Backpacking is Wrong
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55:31
8 Gear Companies That Are Ripping You Off! (with John Kelley)
John Kelley joins the show discuss backpacking gear companies that are ripping you off. Which products are you overpaying for? And what are some reasonable alternatives?
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Topics Covered:
-Ultralight Backpacking Gear
-Expensive Backpacking Gear
-The Best/Worst Deals Going
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44:26
Top 10 Ways You Could Die on the Trail (Throwback Thursday)
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 many years. Also, Carl tries to track down the REI clerk that Derek rejected in his backpack purchasing process.
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Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Survival Tips
-Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking Skills and Strategies
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Black Diamond Spot
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39:06
Special Forces Survival Expert Reveals 6 Secrets You Can't Live Without (with Mykel Hawke)
Special forces operator, survival expert, TV star Mykel Hawke joins the show and shares 6 unexpected survival tips that you’ve likely never heard before. How do you actually fight off an attacking bear? What did Tom Hanks do wrong in Castaway? Find out on this week’s episode.
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Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Survival Tips
-Wild Animal Encounters
-Unexpected Survival Gear
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Jetboil Flash (for larger groups)
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Katadyn BeFree
Black Diamond Spot
Helinox Chair Zero
Big Agnes Copper Spur
Nemo Hornet
Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes
Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers
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50:43
Don't Fall For These Backpacking Scams, Lies and Myths!
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, how does Derek respond when somebody tries to scam him out of his bank account number? Probably not the same way you do.
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight backpacking gear
-Wild Animal Encounters
-Scams
Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!
Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers.
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Our Favorite Gear
Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag
Mystery Ranch Radix
Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)
Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad
Jetboil Flash (for larger groups)
MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)
Katadyn BeFree
Black Diamond Spot
Helinox Chair Zero
Big Agnes Copper Spur
Nemo Hornet
Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes
Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers
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