In today's episode, Lloyd and I discuss backpacking gear that is disrupting the industry.

GGG New Gear Page: https://geni.us/New-GGG

On today’s show, I chat with Brandon Bowers from Therm-a-Rest about the R-value standard for testing sleeping pad warmth. We dive deep into how the testing is performed, how it may differ from in-field performance, and the process for developing the standard.

On today’s show, I chat with Steven from MyLifeOutdoors about the best and worst tents on the market right now. We don’t hold back and call out some tents we think are overrated or have had problems with.

Steven’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mylifeoutdoors

GEAR WE TALK ABOUT

On today's show, I chat with Chase Tucker of Chase Mountains to dive deep into why barefoot training might be a life game changer and talk about the best approach to start barefoot training and what not to do so that you can avoid injuries.

Chase's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChaseMountains

Chase's Training Program: https://chasemountains.io/

Lems Shoes: https://geni.us/LemsShoes

Xero Shoes: https://geni.us/XeroShoes

In this episode, I chat with Dan Durston to try and answer the question of what fabric is best for tents.

https://durstongear.com

In this episode, I chat with Phil Hitch (an engineer with MSR) about what factors contribute to a backpacking stove working well or failing. We talk about how fuel types and temperature affect stoves and the different technologies that can make a stove work better in less-than-ideal conditions.

Hi everyone! Welcome! This podcast is all about diving deep into the gear and technologies that help us be comfortable and confident on our outdoor adventures. We will be discussing tons of different aspects related to gear and bringing on great guests who are experts on a specific topic/item and who bring an interesting perspective to the conversation.