In this episode, we hang out with the founder of Hilltop Packs, Hilltop Packs Coffee, and Apex Gear, Ben McMillen. We’ll talk about everything from his history in backpacking to making the gear that many of us are using in the backcountry today. There also might be a little giveaway.


Check out Hiltop Packs online:
www.hilltoppacks.com
youtube.com/@hilltoppacks
Instagram: @hilltoppacks

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182 Ben McMillen: Is it a Bear Napkin or a Metro Mat?

Be prepared to listen to great stories, hear from incredible guests, and laugh until your stomach hurts. Jeremiah Stringer and John Kelley share from experiences and knowledge from the trail while bringing the fun back to backpacking podcasts. The main goal here is to make you smile, and you'll quickly realize that Wednesdays are the best day of the week. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backpackingpodcast/support

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214 Jason Huckeba (Huck Outdoors)

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214 Jason Huckeba (Huck Outdoors)


Hiking and backpacking in the Adirondacks, Whites, Catskills and beyond keeps Melissa moving. She has fibromyalgia and wants others to understand it doesn’t have to stop you from living your life. Living in the moment and enjoying the outdoors is something Melissa loves to share.

Ventus Hoodie: outdoorvitals.com/BPhoodie

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213 Working Outdoors Lifestyle, Overcoming Fibromyalgia on Trail w/ Melissa (Unlikely Hiker)

Disclaimer. This episode went sideways fast! If you're looking for something super informative, or the least bit serious, you may want to watch another episode. If you want to laugh till your gut hurts, enjoy! Can skateboarding and bapckpacking work together? That’s exactly what Moondog Roop has been doing everywhere. 

Find Moondog on Instagram: @moondogroop

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212 Living Dangerously with Moondog Roop

In this episode, we are honored to have the founder of Gossamer Gear and one of the fathers of ultralight backpacking, Glen Van Peski on the show. His new Book “take less. do more.” released on April 16th, and we got a chance to preview it and hang out with a legend.

Find glen online at:
www.glenvanpeski.com

Check out the title sponsor for the Backpacking Podcast, Outdoor Vitals, at www.outdoorvitals.com
Also, check out the ventus hoodie: www.outdoorvitals.com/bphoodie (free 2.5oz pillow with this link)

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211 take less. do more. with Glen Van Peski

Aaron Owens Mayhew has the ultimate hack for backpacking; healthy food that acutally weighs less!!!! How is this possible? Definitely check out this episode to find out.

Find Aaron online:
Instagram: @backcountry_foodie
Facebook: @backcountyfoodie
On YouTube: @backcountryfoodie
On the Web: www.backcountryfoodie.com

Be sure to check out Title Sponsor, Outdoor Vitals, at www.outdoorvitals.com or on their YouTube channel @outdoorvitals

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182 Ben McMillen: Is it a Bear Napkin or a Metro Mat?

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