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John Zahorian joins me to talk about how he manages to hike 50 miles per day and how he's come to live a minimalist life.  John is also one of the creators of Pa'lente Packs, a pack company that is intentional about being minimal and functional. 


Show Notes and Links

• Introductions
• John’s background and how he built up to hiking 50 miles in a single day
• Proper hiking technique for reducing impact on the body
• The impact of pack weight on the body
• The choices of gear - bringing what you need depending on the trip
• Adapting to trail conditions and scenarios
• John’s food plan and being aware of your body
• How to be minimal - making do with what you have
• Why John continues to hike and explore the backcountry
• John's new pack company - behind the design
• Who’s John’s pack is designed for
• How John decided not to use a waist belt for a pack
• “Packing your fears”
• John’s advice to new backpackers
• Finding John online
• What’s next for John and the pack company
• John’s camera choice
• John and Emory BS session…
• Pa'lente Packs - https://palantepacks.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jawnzee/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/johnzahorian

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