Practical Backpacking™ Podcast
The Practical Backpacking™ Podcast features informative interviews with adventurers and leaders in the outdoor community. More episodes are available at www.practicalbackpacking.com/show/
- Update frequency
- every 47 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2014
PBP Episode 54 - The Unseen Africa
This episode features an intercontinental talk that I had with Francis Tapon. Francis is in the midst of a 4-year adventure in which he will visit the 54 countries of Africa. Part of his mission in…
PBP Episode 53 - Tell it on the Mountain
In this episode Shaun Carrigan, producer of the long-awaited Tell it on the Mountain film, talks about the inspiration, experiences, and challenges behind producing this adventurous tale that follows…
PBP Episode 52 - Brunton Solar Power
PBP Episode 51 – Hiking Goals
In this episode, Kolby Kirk (Condor) talks with me about his hiking goals, journaling, trail adventures, and creative projects. Kolby speaks candidly about his hiking experiences and shares his perso…
PBP Episode 50 – Eric Ryback Hiking Legend
This episode features my talk with hiking legend Eric Ryback. Eric hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1969, the Pacific Crest Trail in 1970, and the Continental Divide Trail in 1972. He is recognized as…
PBP Episode 49 – Outdoor Research Handwear
In this episode I interview, Ammi Borenstein, the Director of Design and Development for Outdoor Research. Ammi answers use-specifc questions regarding the company’s wide-ranging line of gloves and m…
PBP Episode 48 – Eddie Bauer First Ascent
This episode features details regarding cold-weather insulation clothing in the First Ascent line from Eddie Bauer. To get the facts on layering, insulative clothing, and insight into the history and…
PBP Episode 47 – Trail Designs Ti-Tri Sidewinder
In this episode, I talk with Russ Zandbergen about the Trail Designs Ti-Tri Sidewinder stove system and inferno wood-burning insert. Russ is the President and Co-Founder of Trail Designs LLC and main…
PBP Episode 46 – Exped DownMat
This episode presents a conversation that I had with Kaj Bune. Kaj is the Director of Marketing for Exped LLC in North America. Our talk centers on the company’s DownMat – Exped’s popular goose-down…
PBP Episode 45 – Hammocks 101
This episode is all about hammocks. I’ve asked Brandon Waddy of Warbonnet Outdoors to help answer some basic, introductory questions regarding camping hammocks and hammock accessories. Brandon and I…
PBP Episode 44 – RailRiders
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, …
PBP Episode 43 – Blue Mountain Heritage Trail
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 trai…
PBP Episode 42 – Walking the Amazon
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 himsel…
PBP Episode 41 – Backpacking Couple
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 Divi…