Backpacking and hiking are incredible ways to spend time outdoors and get reconnected to yourself, creation, and others. The problem is it can be overwhelming to get started. What gear do you need? Where do you go? There are many questions and the answers can be hard to find. In this episode we'll discuss recent programs in order to provide insight and encouragement so that you can be better prepared to go hiking and backpacking.

This is one Brian and Ben got wrong for decades! You have more than likely gotten this one wrong too. Join us as we discuss what a buzzard is and how the masses don't use the name correctly. This episode will change how you look to the sky for the rest of your life!

Kayaks have taken a huge leap in popularity over the last decade. Hear our take on this popular outdoor activity and how we teach it as we discuss a recent kayaking program. We'll also share how we got started kayaking and the origin of kayaks themselves.

For many centuries Bison have been referred to as Buffalo, in this episode we set the record straight! We also cover the amazing history and biology of these amazing mammals. After this episode you'll have a better understanding of our American history and you might be a little hungry too!

We recently taught a survival program for a local public school. Which begs the question: Should public schools include more outdoor education? In this episode we'll address that question and highlight our program and the impact it had on the students and us.

Have you ever caught a fish and called it a perch? We sure have! Listen to this episode to find out if you were correct, or need to change your vocabulary for some very common fish species.

On this episode we discuss how Ben and Brian got started tournament bass fishing and detail an incredible backpacking trip with our young sons.

Learn what the words poisonous and venomous truly mean! After listening to this episode you will never hear those words the same again. Join us as we cover snakes, spiders, fangs, poison ivy and more! You might even hear a snake bite story or two!

This is an introductory episode providing insight to who Ben and Brian are and why they started The Meant 2B Outdoors Podcast.