Trail Tales - Thru-Hiking & Backpacking

James Appleton of the 46 of 46 podcast AND Seek to do More joins me! James is an avid hiker and guide in the Adirondacks, and has a coaching program designed to help hikers "break free from MEDIOCRITY" and perform their best on and off the trail. In this episode James goes through 5 reasons why you may be falling short of reaching your hiking goals.

Seek To Do More: https://seektodomore.com/

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ISuckAtHiking is BACK on the show, and this time he offically carries the title of Appalachian Trail thru hiker. In our previous episode, I expressed concern about whether Michael would be able to thru hike the Appalachian Trail with his dog, but he proved me wrong! We talk all about that and more in this fantastic episode. Congrats Michael!

Michael's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ISuckatHiking/

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Okay, maybe a decent amount of people talk about it but hey... we're gonna talk about it too! Baker is back on the show and we talk all about how him and his wife recently moved into a van full time. They will be spending the forseeable future traveling around hiking, camping, and living it up in the great outdoors. BUT, is vanlife really as glamorus as it sounds?! How easy will it be for them to pull it off?!

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My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x

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CLOTHING 👔

ELECTRONICS 🔌

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This is what I've been up to, why the show has been paused, AND the story of how I failed the Pacfic Crest Trail for third year in a row.

Video of us running Chase Rapids: https://youtu.be/bEQmHQPATNI/

Watch Trail Tales on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trailtalespod/

For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤

FOOD & WATER 🍴

CLOTHING 👔

ELECTRONICS 🔌

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘

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Go check out our sponsor Garage Grown Gear and get yourself some awesome UL gear! https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-gear-accessories Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker joins the show for our very first in person interview! Coming to you from Appalachian Trail Days, we talk CONTROVERSIAL Appalachian Trail opinions, and much much more!

Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on YouTube:  @TaylortheNahamshaHiker 

Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nahamsha.hiker/

My TOP FIVE favorite gear items from Garage Grown Gear:

- Mayfly Nymph Camp Shoes: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/nymph-by-mayfly-ultralight-equipment?_pos=1&_sid=de5a05efb&_ss=r

- Toaks 750ml Titanium pot: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/titanium-750ml-cup-by-toaks?_pos=1&_sid=48ca051f4&_ss=r

- Bonfus DCF stuff sacks: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/dcf-stuff-sacks-by-bonfus?_pos=2&_sid=0039bd19f&_ss=r

- Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/enigma-quilt-by-enlightened-equipment?_pos=1&_sid=9e20c6b03&_ss=r

- Alpha Hoody by LEVE Outdoors: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/alpha-90-hoody-by-leve-outdoor-co?_pos=1&_sid=8cf3cc10a&_ss=r

Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@luke_mckay/

For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤

FOOD & WATER 🍴

CLOTHING 👔

ELECTRONICS 🔌

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘

This show notes contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make episodes like this. Thank you for the support!

Go check out our sponsor Garage Grown Gear and get yourself some awesome UL gear! https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-gear-accessories/

MyLifeOutdoors joins the show for a HUGE episode! We talk about overrated backpacking gear, Steven shows how much smarter than me he is, and of course... we talk about backpacking YouTube. Fantastic guest, fantastic episode, you're gonna love it!

MyLifeOutdoors on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyLifeOutdoors/

MyLifeOutdoors on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylifeoutdoors/

Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@luke_mckay/

For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤

FOOD & WATER 🍴

CLOTHING 👔

ELECTRONICS 🔌

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘

This show notes contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make episodes like this. Thank you for the support!

Go check out our sponsor Garage Grown Gear and get yourself some awesome UL gear! https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-gear-accessories

Maddie from Beer in Beautiful Places joins the show at Trail Days to talk about all things Appalachian Trail! We talk about her Appalachian Trail regrets, how she met and started dating her boyfriend on the AT, and SO MUCH more!

Beer in Beautiful Places on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerinBeautifulPlaces/

Check out Maddie's AT documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEoKduoCgQ8

Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@luke_mckay/

For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤

FOOD & WATER 🍴

CLOTHING 👔

ELECTRONICS 🔌

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘

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GO check out all the new gear Garage Grown Gear just added to their collection! https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/new-to-garage-grown-gear

In this episode I'm joined by Levi Spangler, who is a YouTuber and editor for the Kyle Hates Hiking channel. We talk about his experiences hiking in North Carolina, and get into some 'spicy' topics concerning the work we are doing on the Kyle Hates Hiking channel. Have I sold out? What are some of the common critizisms I get after shifting my content into the mystery space? All of this and much more. Levi's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeviSpangler/

Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@luke_mckay/

For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤

FOOD & WATER 🍴

CLOTHING 👔

ELECTRONICS 🔌

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘

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Justin Outdoors joins the show to shed some light on his recent "scandal" after taking a sponsorship for the controversial brand Temu. We talk about why he took the sponsorship, his audience's pushback, and what he's learned. We also dive into some backpacking gear talk, and Justin shares an INSANE story about being charged by a grizzly bear, and discharging his bear spray.

Justin Outdoors on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinOutdoors/

For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤

FOOD & WATER 🍴

CLOTHING 👔

ELECTRONICS 🔌

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘

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Editor and producer for my channel Luke McKay joins me for a candid conversation about the backpacking niche. We answer the follow questions; What is the current state of backpacking YouTube? What can be done to take this niche to the next level? And, who are some of the creators we feel are currently pushing boundaries and making truly unique content?

Luke's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@luke_mckay

For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤

FOOD & WATER 🍴

CLOTHING 👔

ELECTRONICS 🔌

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘

This show notes contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make episodes like this. Thank you for the support!