Seek Outside Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode we go over the finding of our recent tent fabric field test. We left these tents out for months to see get a good idea of how weather and sun effects the durability of these fabrics. View the full recap video on our youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx0uRgXy55A&t=79s

Check out all of our silnylon and silpoly tarps and shelters here: www.seekoutside.com/

End Song: Stone by Franky Denver

In this episode we review and explain the features of the new products from Seek Outside including the Twilight 3P, Silverton 2300 and more. We also go over some of the things that we have cooking for the future!

Outro Song: Sparrow (featuring Tanner Pierce) by Franky Denver

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Q4pb4EFVHefWM8pzD2m08?si=Ik35sd7xQXSH-S3COaXLZg

In this episode of the podcast, Ryan Sapena sits down with Ben O'Brien of the Woodside Podcast. Ben has worked at MeatEater, YETI, Petersons Hunting Journal and more and has a new podcast that dives into the philosophy of not just hunting but the outdoor world in general. We talk about just that in this episode of the podcast!

In this episode, Nathan, Kevin and Dennis talk about hauling heavy loads. This is a companion to a YouTube video titled "Packing Heavy Loads: Tips and Tricks". We get into the biggest issues people can have when hauling heavy loads and how to get them to be as comfortable and possible. We dive in and discuss belt settling vs belt slippage, load distribution, and frame height.

Packing Heavy Loads: Tips and Tricks Video

https://youtu.be/G-kLLpL6M8Y

In this episode, Steve Opat joins Dennis and Kevin to talk about hunting Alaska, The "Haul Road" (Dalton Highway), barefoot shoes for hunting, Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting and the best clothing for crawling through wet tussocks.

Find more about Steve:

https://www.alpinehobos.com/meet-steve-opat

Alaskan Odysseys Podcast:

https://www.alpinehobos.com/alaskan-odysseys-podcast

Haul Road (Dalton Highway):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalton_Highway

Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting

https://amzn.to/3379MIV

Vivo Barefoot Shoes

https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us

John Gale, Conservation Director for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers joins Dennis and Kevin to talk about the Great American Outdoors Act, $22 billion in maintenance backlogs on public lands, how to find local Land and Water Conservation Fund success stories as well as how to call your representative.

TAKE ACTION:

Find your members here:

https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/legislators

Patch through calls and script here:

https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/150

Email action here:

https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/141

Where has LWCF been used?

https://www.lwcfcoalition.com/map-of-lwcf

https://www.invw.org/2012/06/11/lwcf-grants-database-1283/

In this Episode, Kevin and Dennis sit down to talk about lightweight hunting, Dyneema tents, U-turn Stoves and ultralight hunting packs.

Nathan's Backpack Hunting Spreadsheet

https://bit.ly/3fdBWVV

(Go to File, then to Copy to make an editable sheet for yourself)

Today, we are recording in person again with Brien Webster, Programs Manager and Colorado/Wyoming Chapter Coordinator for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. We chat about the programs BHA is currently offering, an update on the Great American Outdoors Act, Colorado State Trust Land expansion, allotment retirement in SW Colorado and more. Learn more below.

Armed Forces: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/armed_forces

Collegiate Program: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/collegiate_program

R3 Hunting for Sustainability: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/r3

Take Action on the issues discussed: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action

Contact Brien: webster@backcountryhunters.org

In this episode, Giff Walters joins the podcast to talk about heart rate training and why it's so important for those of us with limited time to train. We touch on creating your aerobic base, staying out of the black hole, and building your house.

Find more about Giff here:

https://www.instagram.com/giffwalters/

https://rinnancoaching.com/

https://www.facebook.com/rinnancoaching

In this episode, Kevin talks with Rachel Schmidt, Director, Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation. They talk about public lands, the outdoor recreation economy and what Rachel does for the State of Montana.