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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BECKER, SHUG, JOHN KELLEY, ROCKY & MORE! - Their Best Backpacking Tips (Episode 200)
199 - The BEST Tips for...Taking Kids, Teens , Spouses, Etc.
198 - ROB BOURGOIN: Hiking With Bags Over Our Heads, Gear Gone Missing & Another Fake Ranger
197 - Genius Ideas or Foolish Blunders -- YOU BE THE JUDGE!
196 - Two Up and Coming Gear Companies That Can Help You and One...
195 - Rodent Revenge, Hiking Liars & Alltrails Misdirection in One Trip!
194 - CHRISTINE REED: Gear Talk, Ranger Wisdom & Inspiring Perseverance
193 - Eliminate These 7 Newbie (and Veteran) Mistakes with Jesse
192 - Little Pack of Horrors
191 - RANGER ANN: Getting Deputized, Dangerous Intel & Secret Trails
190 - Are You Self-Contained and Selfish or a Gear-Sharing Disaster?
189 - The BEST Gear We Found at the Outdoor Retailer Show
188 - TAYSON WHITTAKER: The 6 Biggest Gear Mistakes You Might Be Making
187 - SEAN ”SHUG” EMERY: In Defense of Junk Food, Spoons & Chocolate Drawers
186 - Your Most Bizarre Trail Questions...Answered!!!
185-10 Tiny Pieces of Gear That You Should Bring! (Or Leave Behind)
Gear Hacks That Might Change Your Life (Revisited)
184 - The Darwin Awards - The Best of the Worst Decisions You’ll Ever Hear
183 -JACKIE KRUEGER: Crazy Stories & Surprising Gear Fails on the PCT
182- 9 Pieces of Gear That Succeeded/Failed in Canyonlands
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