On the 3rd episode of the Backcountry Podcast, Joe (AKA The Chief) and Mr. Feeney discuss the ins and outs of being a gear whore and the best and worst gear finds. They also dive into the debate of girls joining the Boy Scouts and close the show with a conversation about the worst halloween…
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The Backcountry Podcast – Episode 2 – “Unplugged”
On the second episode of the now rechristened Backcountry Podcast, Joe (AKA The Chief) and Mr. Feeney, discuss the why we camp and the benefits of unplugging for a few days. The boys also get into the age old question - Is turkey overrated? Plus, a short addendum to our NFL uniform debate. Running…
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Honest Outfitters Double Backpacking Hammock
Backstory Hammocks seem to be all the rage these days. It seems an entire subculture has popped up around the lightweight hammock whether it is used for a relaxing car camping trip or as part of a sleep system for the experienced backpacker. I have to admit, I blatantly ignored the hammock fad thinking that…
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Exploring Mount Baldy Arizona
[huge_it_maps id="1"] Trail: Mount Baldy Loop Dates: June 2,3,4 2017 Length (approx): 16 miles (full loop) Difficulty: Moderate to Hard Water: In Abundance Elevation Gain (approx): 2200 ft to the "top" of Mount Baldy Route Finding: Easy Wildlife in Area: Bears, Grey Wolves, Coyotes and Elk are a possibility "Oh hey, that's a…
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