Sam ‘Shade’ Carter joins the show to discuss one of the most interesting backpacking stories we’ve heard to date. He’s 21 years old. His goal was the hike the calendar year Triple Crown (PCT, AT, CDT). He wanted to do this with a 3lb base weight. How did it go? What were the biggest challenges and how did he overcome them? Find out on this week’s show. Also, how will Derek do with 3lb trivia?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Backpacking Base Weights
-Ultralight Backpacking Gear
-Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail
-How to Carry Extra Food…When You’re Out of Room
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41 - Freeze Dried Fraud
40 - What kind of TRAIL Character are you?
39 - Drama in the Backcountry
38 - Sneaky/Devious Ways to Shave Weight
37 - How to Poop in the Woods & More of Derek’s Favorite Topics
36 - Can You Pass the Trail Lingo Test?
35 - You’re Never Too Old to Learn (or Relearn) Something
34 - TAYSON WHITTAKER: The Future of Ultralight Backpacking
33 - On the Trail 2018
32 - How to Bring the High Maintenance Folk
31 - The Six Conflicts of Backpacking
30 - Spiguyvering Fuel & The Best Way to Hang
29 - Essentialitis
28 - Why Do My ___________ Hurt?
27 - LOST
26 - JASON FITZPATRICK: ”Wisdom” for Thru-Hiking the Looooong Trail
25 - Harry and the Mandriolis
24 - The Long Nose & Other Wild Stories
23 - Who Needs Bear Grylls...When You Have Derek?
22 - $100 vs. Gun-Toting Bears
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