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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56 - RANGER RICK SANGER: The Ultimate Bear Discussion
55 - Rite of Passage
54 - Don’t Desert Dessert in the Desert
53 - MORE Tips, Tricks & MORE Hijinks!
52 - Trail Characters...The Dark Side
51 - BUZZ BURRELL: Fastest Known Time
50 - The Backpacking Darwin Awards
49 - Answers to Age-Old Questions
48 - Is Technology Ruining Our Wilderness Experience?
47 - Plug It In Hikes
46 - Punching Old Man Winter...in the Face!!!
45 - What’s Your Sleep Number?
44 - The Backpacking By-laws
43 - Merit Badges for Grownups
42 - Gearhead Mythbusters
41 - Freeze Dried Fraud
40 - What kind of TRAIL Character are you?
39 - Drama in the Backcountry
38 - Sneaky/Devious Ways to Shave Weight
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