Film-maker, story-teller, YouTuber Elina Osborne of New Zealand joins the show to discuss some of her amazing experiences on the world's long trails. Additionally she recaps some of the gear that's stood the test of time and use...and the gear that has not. Also, Elina shares a story about coolers that saved her life while Derek shares one that almost cost him his life.
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Our Favorite Gear for 3-5 Day Trips
Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)
Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag
Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)
Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad
Jetboil Stash
Jetboil Flash
MSR Pocket Rocket 2
Sawyer Squeeze
Black Diamond Spot
Helinox Chair Zero
Big Agnes Copper Spur
Nemo Hornet
Garmin InReach2
Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers
Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes
Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals
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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
37 - How to Poop in the Woods & More of Derek’s Favorite Topics
36 - Can You Pass the Trail Lingo Test?
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