Practical Backpacking™ Podcast

This episode features my conversation with John d’Arbeloff – the President and Founder of RailRiders. Our talk focuses primarily on the company’s popular VersaTac pants and Eco-Mesh shirt. However, there’s a generous overview of several other RailRiders products. John tells us about the fabric, features, and function of his tough and practical outdoor clothing line.

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In this episode I talk with Dick Hentze. Dick is the Chairman of the Board for the Blue Mountain Heritage Trail Association [501(c)(3)]. Dick amd others are working hard to establish a new, long trail for backpackers and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy year-round. The Blue Mountain Heritage Trail (BMHT) is a loop trail of […]

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This episode features my interview with former British Army Captain Ed Stafford. Ed is in the midst of an expedition of a lifetime – backpacking the entire length of the Amazon River. Driving himself through constant obstacles and denying fear’s hold on him, Ed’s spending over 2 years trekking thousands of miles of dense jungles, […]

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In this episode Lawton Grinter (Disco) and Felicia Hermosillo (P.O.D.) share what it was like to backpack as a couple for over 5,000 miles. In recent years, the couple hiked both the Continental Divide Trail (see Walkumentary) and the Pacific Crest Trail, living on love, patience, trial and error, and whatever they could fit into […]

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In this episode, I speak with Dusty Allison. Dusty and his wife, Amy, are traveling trainers for the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics organization. Dusty and Amy provide hands-on educational workshops and training to help others minimize any adverse impact on natural areas. Their presentations range from an hour-long workshop to a two-day […]

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In this episode, I speak with survival and outdoor skills expert Cody Lundin. Cody has been featured on national and international media programs such as The Today Show, The Discovery Channel, The History Channel, Dateline NBC, and CBC Radio One in Canada. Cody has been a consultant and/or instructor for various organizations including (but not […]

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Today I spoke with Henry Shires owner of Tarptent – a manufacturing company specializing in ultralight shelters. Henry has enjoyed backpacking since his pre-teen years. Some of his recent trips include a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail and section hikes along the Colorado Trail. In this episode, you’ll discover the gear that Henry carries […]

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In this episode, Sarah Svien shares some of her backpacking experiences, tells us what she carries on the trail, and offers her expertise on cooking in the backcountry. Sarah is the author of a book titled Freezer Bag Cooking: Trail Food Made Simple, and she lives and hikes in Washington State. I hope you enjoy […]

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In this episode, you’ll hear the conversation that I had with endurance hiker, Matt Hazley – also known by his trailname: Squeeky. Matt got his start in backpacking just a few years ago, and has already thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail (in 2003) and the Pacific Crest Trail (in 2004). In 2005, Matt completed a straight-through […]

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In this episode, you’ll hear a recent conversation that I had with Brian Frankle of ULA Equipment in Logan, Utah. Brian is an accomplished backpacker who, in recent years, has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, Hayduke Trail, and the Arizona Trail. Brian shares what he carries in his pack, and will tell you all about […]

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