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: h ..read more

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 ..read more

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_ ..read more

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: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighter ..read more

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: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR ? Backpack ..read more

Baker is back, and this time we are going over our favorite ultralight backpacking gear hacks, plus other interesting backpacking discussions! This one went off the rails a little bit, I'm not going to lie, but hopefully you're here for the goofs and the gags! Enjoy! For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR ? Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99 Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rl ..read more

Sintax77 is BACK on the show, and in this episode we're going over common beginner backpacking mistakes! The reason I'm calling these 'stupid' mistakes is because, well, I'm an idiot and I've made pretty much all of these mistakes at one point or another. Sintax77 is the man, I'm so grateful he came back on the show, and I hope you enjoy! Sintax77 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sintax77 For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR ? Backpack: https://ul ..read more

On March 3rd, 2024, my girlfriend experienced a freak accident as we started what was supposed to be an easy hike. Here's the story and what we can learn from it. For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR ? Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99 Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rlMIw OTHER SLEEPING STUFF ? Pillow: https://amzn.to/3he3mgX FOOD & WATER ? Filter: https://amzn.to/3pf ..read more

Here are 20 things I wish I'd known before I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail. From gear choices, to social choices, to personal choices, there's always room for improvement on the Appalachian Trail, and hopefully this will be able to help YOU if you're planning on hiking the Appalachian Trail in the future. Appalachian Trail. For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR ? Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent ..read more

Frozen from Outdoor Adventures joins the show to talk about his upcoming thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT 2024). He previously hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019, and is now taking his talents to the Pacific Crest Trail. We talk about what he is nervous about, what gear changes he's made, and how he is planning on dealing with the depressing reality that the Pacific Crest Trail will probably catch on fire while he's out there. Follow Frozen's PCT hike: https://www.youtube.com/@FrozensAdventures/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod ..read more