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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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
21 - Going Han Solo or With the Minions?
20 - Backpacking and an Apocalypse
19 - The Hodgepodge
18 - Off Trail...Without a Trace
17 - Kicking the Bucket List
16 - Trip Saboteurs & Steve’s Question
15 - CHRIS SMEAD: Immortalizing Your Epic Trip
14 - Tips, Tricks and Booby Traps!
13 - Throwing Rocks at Drones
12 - Hiking for Buried Treasure (not Geocaching)
11 - Can You Pass the Permit Test?
10 - The Death March
9 - Fools With Bear Spray
8 - Rangers: Friends or Foes?
7 - Things That Go Bump in the Night
6 - How to Lose at Backpacking
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