Episode 98: Ultralight!

February 12, 2023 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 98, Therm Rider, Beer Run, & 3Dub are in the recently renovated studio to discuss Ultralight backpacking. In the show, we discuss WHAT inspired us to start looking at lighter equipment, WHO motivated us - including some gear manufacturers, YouTubers, and fellow podcasters, and WHY some of us are starting to migrate to more Ultralight hiking. This show is pretty fun and lively, and we don't take each other too seriously. Plus there is some good information in the podcast for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Gear, Gear, Hiking Gear, Long Distance Backpacking, Long Distance Hiking, Podcasts

Knife Class

October 8, 2022 By Leave a Comment

Chuck Mong teaches our Cub Scout pack how to handle a knife. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping With Cub Scouts, Gear, Uncategorized, With Scouts

The Kelty Run

September 19, 2022 By Leave a Comment

We've been known to make a few beer runs on backpacking trips, but the weather man tricked us and this turned out to be a Kelty run. Turned out to be a good call - we had rain on/off the rest of the night. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Gear, Backpacking Videos, Gear, Rain, Videos, Weather

Episode 88: A Look Back (And Forward)

June 28, 2021 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 88, we break from the typical format to take a look back at 10 years of podcasting.  The N2Backpacking podcast launched a decade ago this Spring, so Therm Rider joins me in the studio to talk about some of the original podcasters, the evolution of backpacking shows these last ten years, and the origins of the N2Backpacking podcast.  We also discuss our favorite episodes and play a few clips from them. A decade goes by pretty fast, so Therm Rider and I close the podcast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Backpacking Discussions, Backpacking Gear, Podcasts

Episode 87: 10th Anniversary Show

April 26, 2021 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 87, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the show by speaking with Glenn (Helmet) & Susan (Doughgirl) who were in the inaugural N2Backpacking podcast - recorded just over 10 years ago.  We last spoke with them in April 2011 when they detailed their thru-hike of the John Muir Trail, but they are here tonight to update us on their adventures this last decade - including caring for their 3 kids, visiting the National Parks, and raising an outdoor family. We also have time to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Backpacking Gear, Backpacking With Kids, Badlands National Park, Camping With Kids, Car Camping, Cross-Country Adventures, Hiking With Kids, Isle Royale National Park, National Parks, Podcasts, With Kids

Episode 70: Backpacker Christmas

November 28, 2019 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 70, we talk about some great hiking and backpacking gift ideas for the Holidays.  Cardiac and Drone Boy are back on the show to talk about outdoor gear for beginners, weekend warriors, long-distance hikers, and kids - and just in time for the Holiday shopping season.  We also offer up some backpacking gifts for $50 or less, and review some not so wonderful gift ideas from Christmas past. You can see the live video recording of this podcast on Drone Boy's YouTube channel, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Discussions, Backpacking Tips, Gear, Gear For Your Dog, Hiking Gear, Humor, Long Distance Backpacking, National Parks, Podcasts, Trail Talk, With Dogs

The Best Packs For Backpacking

February 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment

We spend a lot of time recommending to each other the best hikes to head out on. When we do it, we give a lot of advice about things to see and do on the walk. We talk about the difficulty of the terrain, and the scenery to look out for on the way. We point out all the landmarks that will help us stay on track, and all the great places to eat or drink when we’re stopping for refreshments. We might even impart a little wisdom on the best gear to take along for the journey; what kind of clothing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Articles, Gear, Hiking Articles, Hiking Gear, Long Distance Backpacking
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