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140 - Pressing the Red Button in Capitol Reef NP May 03, 2021

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Derek and Carl hit the desert trail with a crew of 12. And...the SOS button got pressed. That story and how Derek proved to be not only extremely helpful but also a bit of a saboteur at the same time.

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139 - 10 Splurge Areas That Might Improve Your Trip Apr 26, 2021

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It's not all about going ultralight. And, to be honest, most of us don't. So, what's worth splurging on regarding weight and cost? Derek and Carl discuss some legitimate (and questionable) options. Also, Carl shares a story about how he was recently threatened with physical violence during a training session. Did he handle the situation correctly?

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138 - The Danger Zone Apr 19, 2021

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What is one of the most dangerous places to travel when out on a mountainous backpacking trip? And how do you handle the curveballs that might be thrown at you? This episode will tell you!

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137 - TAYSON WHITTAKER: ”Advice” For Escaping the Fashion Police Apr 12, 2021

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Derek and Carl explore some different clothing options for the trail and make suggestions for some that you can leave behind. Derek suggests he's willing to wear a ridiculous item for half a day if Carl brings it. (Carl is bringing it next week to Capitol Reef.) Also, Tayson from Outdoor Vitals weighs in with his latest and greatest clothing related release: an ultralight hoodie. And should we beware fake rangers?

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136 - Love It, Ditch It, or Mooch It? (AKA: Offend Everyone Vol. 2) Apr 05, 2021

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In this second version of the 'love it or ditch it' series, Derek and Carl explore a number of new items. One of them leads to an old story that's never been shared when Carl challenged Derek and Derek was actually right.

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135 - Help Your Achy Breaky Body Mar 29, 2021

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Derek and Carl dive into strategies to reduce the dreaded day 2 soreness. Carl even has a solution to completely prevent backpacking soreness. Also, how do you get elevation gain at the grocery store? And, a top 5 most depressing backpacking moments from Nate of Colorado Springs.

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134 - Solutions for 6 Trip Saboteurs You Might Encounter Mar 22, 2021

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Derek and Carl have had their fair share of trip failures. Some are unavoidable or unpredictable but the 6 characters outlined in this episode you've probably already experienced (or will experience) in some form or fashion. Is Derek the kinder, gentler soul when a fellow hiker is having an issue? He discusses his 'hug quota' per day to suggest as much. Also, Carl reveals a way a recent trip was sabotaged in an unexpected way by a member of his family...before it even started.

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133 - DAN BECKER: ’Gear I Wish I Bought Sooner’ Mar 15, 2021

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Famous Youtuber Dan Becker joins the show to discuss gear choices he wish he bought sooner based upon a series of videos he's put out over the last couple years. Carl agrees with some of his choices but gives some pushback on others. Derek seems to agree with all of Dan's choices...even when they contradict prior statements made by him on the show. Also, feedback about Derek's REI purchase history is shared...and it is more surprising than you might think (or at least more surprising than Carl was expecting).

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132 - Debunking 6 Trail Myths You Might Believe Mar 08, 2021

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Derek and Carl explore some common beliefs/sayings/wisdom that revolves around backcountry travel and challenge the validity of each. Carl thinks his can be easily debunked. Derek presents 3 that Carl does not believe are common trail myths at all. No surprise there. Also, Carl has a revealing phone call with Ranger Eric from Yosemite. Derek is actually shocked by a few parts of the conversation.

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131 - A Game-changing Stove, Adventure Revenge & a Mystery...Solved!!! Mar 01, 2021

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Derek and Carl discuss a new stove on the market that might help you out (especially in the long run). What is adventure revenge? And Carl has come up with a plan to solve a backpacking mystery discussed on the podcast once and for all. Derek has a very, very strong reaction to this.

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