Lately, most of my bike riding has been of the “adventure-biking” variety. It’s basically bikepacking without the camping. Let’s say, I want to ride my bike to fish the lakes near my house. That means off-trail riding to explore parts of the shoreline. Sometimes, I ride out to watch sunsets on distant rocks, too far … Read more
Do you prefer shopping at an independent outdoor retailer? Are you an REI member? Perhaps both? In this episode, we dive into the special joys of a brick and mortar store, and whether or not it matters if it’s a big corporate chain, or a mom-and-pop. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL … Read more
The Encyclopedia of Surfing is and that’s why it’s so freaking cool. EOS, as it’s known, is the brainchild of Matt Warshaw, the most venerated historian of surfing and surf culture, and it’s pretty much the dictionary definition of a labor of love. The site has existed now for a decade, but there were years … Read more
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Nearly two decades ago, I moved to the mountains to be a ski bum, chasing snow. I was a stereotype—an East Coast kid pulled west by the promise of bigger adventures and higher mountain ranges. I was also part of a counterculture that rejected social norms in favor of 100-day ski seasons. In ski towns … Read more
5 gallon jerrycans are way too big for the vast majority of campers. The squat, 4 gallon Aquatainers are a little easier to lug around, but still a pain, and because they’re basically cubes, they take up lots of space in a car or truck bed. Buying single gallon water bottles sucks for lots of … Read more
When you drive a Vanagon, you learn all kinds of simple, passive solutions to the indignities of vanlife. Take air conditioning, for example. Mine had it, but it was prone to failure. One time, coming across the Mojave while driving back to California from Zion, we got stuck in stop-and-go-traffic for more than 20 miles … Read more
Do you know Wild Rye? The kickass line of mountain bike + adventure apparel for women? If you don’t, you’ll want to do a deep dive after this podcast. Wild Rye’s founder, Cassie Abel, turned frustration with apparel availability and representation in the bike threads world into one of the outdoor world’s most beloved brands. … Read more
Finding the perfect gift for the camper in your life can be tricky. Lots of crucial outdoor gear like sleeping bags, tents, packs—the list goes on and on—are subject to deeply personal preferences and particular use cases. So we took the guesswork out and picked a dozen gifts from gear meant to keep you warm … Read more
Thank you to everyone who has written in. You can send us a voice memo or note to our email [email protected] Episodes we discussed are linked below. Why We Kick CairnsIs Backpacking Overrated?How Adventure Can Change Your Life Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:12 Cairns Episode 10:39 Canvas Tents 15:58 Backpacking 33:45 Outro Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. … Read more