The ATC taking money from "big oil", bears invading Ohio, ultra-runners dying in China, and keyboard warriors saving lives - we are covering all sorts of late and breaking news in the outdoors realm! This episode is sponsored by artofthetrek.com
One of our earliest YouTube inspirations joins us on the podcast - Frozen from Outdoor Adventures. When we started getting into YouTube back in 2016, Frozen was the go-to for midwest backpacking. He has made a huge impact on our channel. We sit down with Frozen and talk about adjusting to COVID life, how being a family man has impacted his backpacking, how he feels about the growing backpacking youtube community, his upcoming hikes for this year, and when he's coming to Columbus to livestream wi...
The CALL IN SHOW IS RETURNING. I can't believe we are doing this again. We fired up the phone line, poured some drinks, and let the call-ins roll in. We talk to listeners about their favorite bear stories, scariest trail encounters, and some epic backpacking trips. This went almost four hours so BUCKLE UP. THANK YOU to everyone who donated via superchats, and participated, we had a great time. As always huge shout out to Bryce Newbold for joining, make sure to check out his channel! Thanks to th...
We are getting ready to plan a pretty sweet backpacking trip to Colorado this summer, and we thought we would give the internet some insight into our process. Joining us is our buddy Scott, a very qualified outdoorsmen that we we will be going with. During this livestream we will go through our process of trip planning, and crack open some fresh drinks from Endeavor Brewing and Spirits. https://endeavorbrewing.com/ Thank You to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrek.com...
We sit down and do the Q&A we were supposed to have back in March. A lot of people submitted a ton of good questions and we nerd out about hammocks, discuss our "bucket list" hikes, talk about winter v summer backpacking gear, our loadouts, and then have some solid rants. Thanks for hanging out! Always a great time on stream. Thank you to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrek.com
We are BACK from spending multiple weeks traveling around California, Nevada, and Colorado. During our Nevada leg we had the opportunity to experience the high desert - at Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary, located in the MIDDLE OF NOWHERE NEVADA We discuss camping in the desert, "overlanding", the west, Andy's experiences sleeping on the ground, mountain & winter backpacking, and some of our sweet trips coming up this summer Thank you to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrek.com...
In addition to being the token millennial on the youtubing circuit, Kyle O'Grady is a youtuber, podcaster, and thru-hiker from the northeast. We are huge fans of Kyle, and he's a repeat guest on the podcast. We BS with Kyle about how he got into youtubing and podcasting, some of his favorite hikes, his AT through-hike, upcoming hiking plans, and some of the wierdest encounters he's had on trail. Kyle is a great dude - check out his channel and podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC72zCOrxkf...
The wives join us to taste test some meals LIVE. We have a collection of various backpacking, just-add-water, dinners from some cottage vendors. Additionally, during this stream we all taste what most of us think is the best backpacking dinner we have had. Thanks to the wives for marrying us and for agreeing to eat camping food live on the internet in front of a bunch of strangers.
We have been looking for good resources relating to hot tents for awhile, so we figured we would invite two YouTubers that have a TON of experience on the matter. We are joined by Justin from It's Good in the Woods and Devin from Backcountry Exposure. Both of them have extensive experience using hot tents in many different conditions. We talk different types of hot tents, their favorites, some fun hot tent experiences, common myths about hot tenting, some great tips & hacks, and if you're go...
We are having the GREAT DEBATE tonight on backcountry BSing - LIVE Our friend Sam, also having 10+ years experience with both hammocks and tents joins us to break down the pro's and con's of these shelter systems spread across various categories. We go DEEP into the various attributes linked to tents and hammocks, and hope this might serve future backpackers as they decide between the two. We also open up the phone-a-friend line and talk to the king of hammocks - Spiguyver backpacking. Of course...
Scott Talmage is an accomplished outdoorsmen, alpinist, and all-around fun guy. He is also owner of endeavor brewing (and spirits) here in Columbus Ohio. We sit down and talk to Scott about winter hiking in the Himalayas, his most dangerous hiking encounters, brewing beer and spirits, upcoming hiking plans, and how covid has effected everything. We had a great time talking Scott - thanks for BSing! Please check out endeavor brewing in Columbus https://endeavorbrewing.com/ Thanks to this episode'...
Dr. Jeff Meldrum is a Full Professor of Anatomy & Anthropology at Idaho State University (since 1993). He teaches human anatomy in the graduate health professions programs. His research encompasses questions of vertebrate evolutionary morphology generally, primate locomotor adaptations more particularly, and especially the emergence of modern human bipedalism. His co-edited volume, From Biped to Strider: the Emergence of Modern Human Walking, Running, and Resource Transport, proposes a more ...
Welcome to 2021! In this episode we discuss our upcoming hiking plans, some up and coming BSing guests we are having on the show, try some awesome bourbon, and field some questions from the audience. Here's to a new year! THANK YOU to this episode's sponsor artofthetrek.com
On this episode we are joined by "Alone" contestant Barry Karcher. As huge fans of the show, we were thrilled when Barry agreed to come on. Barry Karcher is a self-defense instructor, teaching Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Fort Collins, Colorado. A minimalist bushcrafter, Barry has been hunting, fishing, and trapping since he was nine. Barry was an AWESOME guest to talk to. We sit down and talk to Barry about his experience on Alone. We talk about getting on the show, prepping for surviva...
Well, 2020 has been a real crap year. We sit down, open up a fine bottle of bourbon, and reflect on everything from 2020. Join us for a drink and some reminiscing on what a year 2020 was. We will also talk about plans for 2021, field some Q&A, discuss some current events in the outdoors world, and have a good time! What a year! We'll see you all in 2021! Thank you to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrek.com
Eric Christianson is a former US Army ranger, food services executive, and current CEO of Nutrient survival. We sit down, crack some bourbon, and talk to Eric about his past experience as an army ranger, the current (poor) state of backpacking food, what it was like transitioning to be the CEO of nutrient survival, some upcoming nutrient food entrees, and when they are coming out with some alcoholic drink mixes??! Thanks for BSing Eric! Be sure to check out Nutrient Survival (this is NOT sponsor...
Dan & Bryce are in the studio to debrief on our recent backpacking trip to the smoky mountains. We recently spent two nights in the great smoky mountains, covering 20-some miles of fierce elevation and drastic weather conditions. We all had several gear failures this trip, which lead to some tough decisions. We recap and discuss what went well, what didn't go so well, and what we loved about the great smoky mountains! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! Artofthetrek.com
**Update - what an absurd night! congrats to all 18 PEOPLE that won! In honor of black friday we are going to give away a TON of stuff Also ALL MERCH 20% OFF (Expires Sunday) use code "BLACK20" Gear: $250 in gift cards to UL Vendors, Warbonnet Blackbird XLC, Hammock Gear Econ 10 Degree UQ, Dutchware Xenon Hex Tarp, Gossamer Gear "The One" Tent, REI Flexlite Chair + Chair Underquilt ,Ti Pot & Stove Gift Bundle, Waymark Gear Fanny pack, Backpacking Food & Sleeping Pad Bundle, SBO MERCH We ...
Ohio is back in "lockdown" - so we're back live streaming! We take questions from the audience, crack open some choice bourbon, discuss some current events, and have an all-around good time. Come back next week for a very special BLACK FRIDAY livestream, with giveaways, and much more! THANK YOU to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrek.com
We are joined by fellow backpacker, and veteran, Mark Orton from Spiguyver backpacking Mark is a hammock guru, who recently attempted the Tahoe Rim Trail, but was turned back due to wildfire closures. We talk to Mark about the TRT, hammocks, his life as a pilot, upcoming backpacking trips, and people doing stupid stuff while backpacking. Check out Spiguyver's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhciPeCtIKAcZetSoWYxMw Thank you to Art of the Trek for sponsoring this podcast www.artofthetre...
We taste-test some meals from Greenbelly - and see how they pair with this Weller 12 wheated boubon. We discuss all things outdoors, backpacking and current events - the coronavirus pandemic, upcoming backpacking plans, take questions from the audience, and discuss who is going to be the next president?? Greenbelly Meals(NOT sponsored) https://www.greenbelly.co/ Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.com if you're interested in doing rout...
We sit down with Jeremy from All Things Out Doors and talk about all things backpacking, how he got into youtube, his upcoming plans, and how Bryce FINALLY wont an ATOD award. Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.com if you're interested in doing route planning.
We sit down with Justin from It's good in the woods. He has some INCREDIBLE stories about winter backpacking and hiking in the mountains of New Hampshire. This podcast is a must-watch for anyone looking to get into winter backpacking, or hike in the White's. We talk to Justin about sustainable farming, backpacking in the winter, his love of winter backpacking, making ham, and of course HOT TENTS. Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.com...
The 50th Episode of BSing! We sit down with The McKelvey brothers to discuss our recent fly fishing trip to West Virginia, the intricacies and technicalities of fly fishing, enjoying time spent out in the woods, and the best way to lube up before taking a dump out in the woods. Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.com if you're interested in doing route planning.
Hilltop packs is a backpacking cottage vendor specializing in ultralight equipment. We sit down with Ben, the owner and BS about ultralight gear, his background in photography, what's going to be the next best gear, and the sensation sweeping the 2020 gear market - the Ass-Bag. Check out Hilltop Packs http://partners.hilltoppacks.com/143345/10882 Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.com if you're interested in doing route planning....
We sit down with Lloyd Vogel from garagegrowngear.com and talk about ultralight backpacking, working in the outdoors industry, ultralight vendors that work with GGG, how covid has effected the outdoors space, and Lloyd's experience dipping his toes in FKT attempts. This was a great episode, Lloyd knows a lot about the outdoors industry, and it shows! Check out GGG: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/ Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.co...
We smoked some prime brisket, now it's time to try some fancy bourbons. Come join us on this labor day weekend for all things backpacking, bourbon, and being outside!
Our backpacking buddies Sam and Miles join us to talk backpacking updates, future plans, and bourbon! Andy also brings some terrible bourbon for us to try.
Time to BS with one of our favorites - Backpacking With Jason. We've met up with Jason a few times over the past year, and thought it was time to bring him back on the podcast. We sit down and talk about his recent trip to Colorado and Oregon, how he got into backpacking, his AT section-hike, and what it was like to do some epic hiking during the covid pandemic.
Fresh from the Reno/Tahoe area, our sister joins us on the podcast. We sit down and talk about all things backpacking, lake tahoe, growing up in Ohio, her (lack of) backpacking, and much more!
