Seek Outside Podcast

In this episode, Nathan, Kevin and Dennis talk about hauling heavy loads. This is a companion to a YouTube video titled "Packing Heavy Loads: Tips and Tricks". We get into the biggest issues people can have when hauling heavy loads and how to get them to be as comfortable and possible. We dive in and discuss belt settling vs belt slippage, load distribution, and frame height.

Packing Heavy Loads: Tips and Tricks Video

https://youtu.be/G-kLLpL6M8Y

In this episode, Steve Opat joins Dennis and Kevin to talk about hunting Alaska, The "Haul Road" (Dalton Highway), barefoot shoes for hunting, Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting and the best clothing for crawling through wet tussocks.

Find more about Steve:

https://www.alpinehobos.com/meet-steve-opat

Alaskan Odysseys Podcast:

https://www.alpinehobos.com/alaskan-odysseys-podcast

Haul Road (Dalton Highway):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalton_Highway

Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting

https://amzn.to/3379MIV

Vivo Barefoot Shoes

https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us

John Gale, Conservation Director for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers joins Dennis and Kevin to talk about the Great American Outdoors Act, $22 billion in maintenance backlogs on public lands, how to find local Land and Water Conservation Fund success stories as well as how to call your representative.

TAKE ACTION:

Find your members here:

https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/legislators

Patch through calls and script here:

https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/150

Email action here:

https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/141

Where has LWCF been used?

https://www.lwcfcoalition.com/map-of-lwcf

https://www.invw.org/2012/06/11/lwcf-grants-database-1283/

In this Episode, Kevin and Dennis sit down to talk about lightweight hunting, Dyneema tents, U-turn Stoves and ultralight hunting packs.

Nathan's Backpack Hunting Spreadsheet

https://bit.ly/3fdBWVV

(Go to File, then to Copy to make an editable sheet for yourself)

Today, we are recording in person again with Brien Webster, Programs Manager and Colorado/Wyoming Chapter Coordinator for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. We chat about the programs BHA is currently offering, an update on the Great American Outdoors Act, Colorado State Trust Land expansion, allotment retirement in SW Colorado and more. Learn more below.

Armed Forces: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/armed_forces

Collegiate Program: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/collegiate_program

R3 Hunting for Sustainability: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/r3

Take Action on the issues discussed: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action

Contact Brien: [email protected]

In this episode, Giff Walters joins the podcast to talk about heart rate training and why it's so important for those of us with limited time to train. We touch on creating your aerobic base, staying out of the black hole, and building your house.

Find more about Giff here:

https://www.instagram.com/giffwalters/

https://rinnancoaching.com/

https://www.facebook.com/rinnancoaching

In this episode, Kevin talks with Rachel Schmidt, Director, Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation. They talk about public lands, the outdoor recreation economy and what Rachel does for the State of Montana.

Today, Dennis and Kevin are joined by Philip Werner, a full time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England and runs the website SectionHiker.com. Not only is he a backpacker, but also considers himself a compulsive day hiker, peak bagger, and bushwacker. We talk about reviewing backpacks, base weight, and why you might want to bring an extra Snickers.

Learn more about Philip:

https://sectionhiker.com/philip-werner-bio/

Check out Section Hiker

https://sectionhiker.com/

In this episode, Dennis and Kevin are joined by Andrew Skurka. Andrew is a prolific long distance thru hiker, guide, and writer. His notable trips include: The Alaska-Yukon Expedition (6mo and 4700 miles), Great Western Loop (7mo and 6875 miles) and the Sea-to-Sea Route (11 mo and 7775 miles). He is also a National Geographic "Adventurer of the Year", Outside Magazine "Adventurer of the Year" and Backpacker "Person of the Year". We talk about gear, long hikes, cold weather, bear hangs, vapor barriers and adult onset hunting.

Andrew Skurka Website

https://andrewskurka.com/

Big Trips

https://andrewskurka.com/adventures/

Bear Hangs

https://andrewskurka.com/argument-against-hanging-bear-bag/

Alchohol Stove

https://andrewskurka.com/backpacking-alcohol-stove-system-gear-list-ultralight-premium/

Vapor Barriers

https://andrewskurka.com/vapor-barrier-liners-theory-application/

Be Prepared

https://andrewskurka.com/be-prepared-but-against-what/

Hunting Motivations

https://andrewskurka.com/motivations-deer-elk-season-opens-in-two-weeks/

The crew compares and contrasts the two shelters