We talk a lot about gear on this podcast. Gear is fun, and if you are a fan of this pod, you probably have an interest not only in if something works, but why it works. Still, it’s easy to begin to fetishize gear, to turn it almost into the point of having adventures rather than a tool to facilitate them. Don’t believe us? Just search "gear layout" hashtags on Instagram.
That’s why we've always loved the essay “Good Gear Lets you be Present” by Ben Kilbourne. In his classic style, Ben struggles to balance his technical and professional interest in gear with his desire to be more fully present on outdoor adventures, something that many of us also struggle with. We think you'll enjoy his perspective.
Episode 101 | Take Less, Do More, With Glen Van Peski
Episode 100 | Celebrating our Listeners and Gear for Hiking in the Sun
Episode 99 | How to Hide Your Food from Bears
Episode 98 | Canister Stoves in the Winter
Episode 97 | Backpacking with Dogs
Episode 96 | Building Resilience for Backcountry Adversity
Episode 95 | Natural Fibers in Outdoor Performance Apparel
Episode 94 | Backcountry Cooking + SOS Buttons
Episode 93 | Wilderness Emergency Rescue
Episode 92 | Tenkara, Ultrarunning, and Performance Minimalism
Episode 91 | Fishnet Mesh Base Layers
Episode 90 | Alpaca Wool Baselayers
Podcast 89 | Fall Layering Systems
Episode 88 | 2023 Ultralight Gear Update
Episode 87 | Publisher’s Gear Guide
Podcast 86 | Ultralight Shelter Fabrics
Episode 85 | Backcountry Lightning Risk Management
Episode 84 | Satellite Messaging (ZOLEO)
Episode 83 | Shelter Condensation
Episode 82 | Fabric Repairs in the Backcountry
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