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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast

Outdoor Evolution Media

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/40d. Total Eps: 40

Outdoor Evolution founder & contributor Darwin Rakestraw is joined by rotating co-hosts on a podcast that seeks to go beyond the usual conversations in the outdoor community. As more people turn to hiking, cycling, van-life and the outdoors - making use of public lands and Mother Nature - the questions we ask ourselves as a community need to move beyond the surface level. The Outdoor Evolution Podcast is all about the current, difficult and important discussions in the outdoor community.

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https://byland.co/podcast
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34: Burning Out With Dan Becker

Monday, January 8, 2024 • Duration 01:21:06

In this episode, Darwin is joined by YouTube creator Dan Becker to discuss the dreaded BURN OUT that we all face from time to time. Can you really get Burnt Out from Backpacking? What about burn out from doing what you love for a living? How do you "come back" from falling out of love with your favorite thing?

This Episode Sponsored By: Sawyer Products and Zpacks

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Subscribe To Dan on YouTube - @DanBecker

Get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, by joining The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com

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33: Can You TRUST Outdoor Gear Companies?

Monday, December 18, 2023 • Duration 01:47:31

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Mateo Favero from Zpacks to discuss how the Backpacking Gear Industry REALLY works. They also share the TRUTH about a controversial story from 2020 that people have been speculating about for years. Should you trust what gear companies are telling you? What the heck is vague booking? Find out in this episode!

Follow Mateo on Instagram - @Call_Me_Mateo
Check Out Zpacks - Zpacks.com

To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com

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24: Too Many Hikers?

Monday, May 2, 2022 • Duration 58:41

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association, Matt Nelson, to discuss the overcrowding issues that are starting to plague long-distance trails like the AT, PCT, & the AZT. What does it take to run a trail association & manage the impact on the environment? Is Education, Permits, or Funding the answer to this growing problem? Is there such a thing as "too many hikers" on the trail?

To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com

Visit the Arizona Trail Association's Website - AZTrail.org

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23: Adventuring Abroad

Monday, April 18, 2022 • Duration 01:41:45

In this episode, Darwin is joined by world traveler, Christy Teglo to discuss taking your adventures abroad. The experiences, logistics, costs, & more. What lessons has Christy learned on her many journeys all over the world? They also chat about her experience & challenges of traveling/adventuring as a solo female both internationally and domestically.

To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

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22: Giving Back Globally

Monday, April 4, 2022 • Duration 47:27

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Travis Avery from Sawyer Products to chat about giving back on a global scale & what Sawyer is doing to save lives all around the world. Can someone like a Thru-Hiker or Bikepacker actually make a difference by doing something as simple as buying a piece of gear? Can other companies in the outdoor industry really change the world? Darwin also shares how his upcoming trip to Fiji & the film he's shooting there will contribute to giving back globally.

To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com

Check Out Sawyer's Website - Sawyer.com
Follow Sawyer on Instagram @sawyerproducts

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21: Adventuring as A Couple

Monday, March 21, 2022 • Duration 01:02:41

In this episode, Darwin is joined by a whole round-table of Co-Hosts! Jessica (his wife), along with friends Jen & Greg Seymour all chime in to discuss the ups & downs of adventuring as a couple. Is it easy to get along when you spend every day together on something like a thru-hike? What sort of issues should couples anticipate dealing with when traveling full-time together? What kind of strain can a long adventure put on a relationship when one person is gone for months, leaving their partner at home?

To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com

Follow Jen & Greg on Instagram @chicaandsunsetshostel

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20: The Double-Edged Sword Of Thru-Hiking

Monday, February 21, 2022 • Duration 52:47

In this episode, Darwin is joined once again by co-host, Einstein, to have a different conversation about mental health in the thru-hiking community. There have been plenty of great conversations about the positive effects that thru-hiking can have on an individual's mental health, but what about some of the negative consequences it can lead to? What mental health issues can be exacerbated by a lifestyle built entirely around thru-hiking and nothing else? This conversation is difficult, but one that is long overdue in our community.

To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

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19: Dear Outdoor Industry

Monday, February 7, 2022 • Duration 01:11:08

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Film Maker/Thru-Hiker Nick Greene to discuss what we "should" expect of the Outdoor Industry when it comes to stepping up for our Public Lands. Does a company that's in the Outdoor Industry owe anything to Public Lands? Why are we, as a community, not expecting this of the industry more? How can we, as consumers, change the landscape of where our money goes? These two filmmakers discuss their thoughts on all this and more.

Watch Darwin's Film "Through The Great Southwest"

Watch Nick's Film "Pack & Soul"

To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

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18: Burning Down the Trail

Monday, January 24, 2022 • Duration 41:18

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Einstein to discuss a growing issue in the Thru-Hiking and overall Outdoor Communities... Wildfires! Last year we saw the PCT completely shut down in early September, and watched as nearly every Southbound hiker who set off on the journey from Canada to Mexico had to end their hike early. This was just the most recent extreme consequence of the growing trend of wildfires, particularly in the Western US, and how they are affecting people's outdoor adventures. How will Wildfires continue to shape the future of thru-hiking? Has fire become a prominant feature of thru-hiking as much as the trail itself? What can we, as a community, do about it?

#Giveashit Company Spotlight: Garage Grown Gear

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17: JUST CREATE SOMETHING!

Monday, December 27, 2021 • Duration 01:10:00

In this episode, Darwin is once again joined by Emory to talk about being a creator in the outdoor realm and dive into their own, personal creative journeys. Are you an aspiring Outdoor Media Creator? Are you thinking about starting a YouTube Channel, IG Account, Blog, or Podcast? Have you been wondering how to start your own creative journey? Well... This episode is for you! Even if you don't necessarily identify as an outdoor creator or aspire to be one, there's plenty to learn in this episode.

#Giveashit Company Spotlight: Appalachian Gear Co

To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com

Follow Emory on Instagram @emory_by_land
Go to https://byland.co/podcast to learn more about The By Land Podcast and find it wherever you get your podcasts!

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