MeatEater’s Gear Talk Podcast

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Ep. 09: DWR and Gear Cleaning Feb 09, 2023

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Heidi Allen of Nikwax joins Jordan and Janis to discuss the care and maintenance of your outerwear and boots. They discuss what DWR is and how it works, why cleaning your gear is important, how to best clean your garments and why boot conditioners can be harmful if applied too frequently. All of it plus the nitty gritty in this week's episode of Gear Talk!

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Ep. 08: Listener Questions Jan 26, 2023

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This week Janis and Jordan tackle some questions sent in from podcast listeners. They discuss headlamp options, tripod and tripod head setups, big game calibers and more!

Products discussed:

Black Diamond 500-r headlamp - https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/product/storm-500-r/

Petzl Actik Core headlamp - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/ACTIK-CORE

Petzl E-Light backup headlamp - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/ePLUSLITE

Slik Tripods 634 and 624 - https://slikusa.com/collections/carbon-fiber-leg-only

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Ep. 07: Best Gear of 2022 Jan 12, 2023

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This week on Gear Talk, Jordan and Janis briefly recap their 2022 seasons then dive into their top gear picks for the year. They discuss snowmobiles, side by sides, boots, tripod heads, tents, rain gear and more.

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Ep. 06: Building a Boot, Waterproofing, and the Longevity of Footwear Dec 29, 2022

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This week on Gear Talk, Janis and Jordan talk with Kendall Card of Crispi US. They dive into the many components of a boot, how one is built, materials used, waterproofing, longevity and much more.

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Ep. 05: Whitetail Gear with First Lite's Greg Farrell Dec 15, 2022

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This week on Gear Talk, Jordan and Janis are joined by First Lite's Whitetail product manager, Greg Farrell. They take a deep dive into all the features of First Lite's newest whitetail gear. If you're a deer nut, you're not going to want to miss this one.

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Ep. 04: Tent Coatings, Treated Down, and Gear Quality Dec 01, 2022

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This week on Gear Talk, Jordan and Janis are joined by Cam Brensinger of Nemo Equipment. They discuss tent coatings; silicone vs polyurethane; seam sealing; gear quality; where gear is made; treated down insulation; down fill power; synthetic insulation; sleeping bag temperature ratings.

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Ep. 03: October Hunt Recap with Janis and Jordan Nov 17, 2022

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This week on Gear Talk, Janis and Jordan cover their September and October hunts, Janis's race and September archery elk hunt, heavy arrows, New First Lite pants, Jordan’s mule deer hunt, and new boots.

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Ep. 02: Diopters, Side By Sides, Tarps and Backpacks Nov 03, 2022

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This week on Gear Talk, Janis and Jordan discuss their side by sides; Mark Boardman with Vortex Optics joins the discussion to explain adjusting your binocular diopter correctly; Jordan on pitching and using tarps; Janis and the Kifaru Gnargali backpack.

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Ep. 01: Welcome To Gear Talk Oct 20, 2022

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This week on the show, Jordan and Janis welcome you to MeatEater's newest podcast, Gear Talk, where they explore their favorite -- and sometimes not-so-favorite -- pieces of gear. Later, they talk to First Lite's western big game guru, Matt Derosiers.

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Introducing: MeatEater's Gear Talk Podcast Oct 13, 2022

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