39 episodes

The Backpacking Experience unpacks the experiences we have in the backcountry with interviews from fellow hikers, education and trip reports. We're here to share our passion for backpacking and create a platform for others to share the experiences they have had on the trail. We'll talk with business owners about the gear that helps facilitate these experiences and provide education about backcountry travel through real experience on the trail.
The Backpacking Experience is hosted by Devin Ashby, a Utah native, and is supported by the Backcountry Exposure YouTube Channel. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackpackingexperience/support

The Backpacking Experience Devin Ashby

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    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

The Backpacking Experience unpacks the experiences we have in the backcountry with interviews from fellow hikers, education and trip reports. We're here to share our passion for backpacking and create a platform for others to share the experiences they have had on the trail. We'll talk with business owners about the gear that helps facilitate these experiences and provide education about backcountry travel through real experience on the trail.
The Backpacking Experience is hosted by Devin Ashby, a Utah native, and is supported by the Backcountry Exposure YouTube Channel. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackpackingexperience/support

    How Outdoor Products Get Developed w/ Outdoor Vitals

    How Outdoor Products Get Developed w/ Outdoor Vitals

    Tayson and Brigham from Outdoor Vitals join me to discuss how outdoor gear products are developed and brought to market. We talk about how fabrics are chosen, how ideas turn into samples, and how a product becomes something a customer is able to start using out on the trail. 

    Check out Outdoor Vitals: http://www.outdoorvitals.com

    Thank you to Art Of The Trek for sponsoring this episode. 

    http://www.artofthetrek.com




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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Enjoy Better Backcountry Meals w/ Food For Adventures!

    Enjoy Better Backcountry Meals w/ Food For Adventures!

    Meghan and Lee from the company Food For Adventures join me to discuss nutrition and better meal planning for backpacking. We also spend time talking about Food For Adventures and how they are helping hikers plan better meals and prepare for their long distance hikes. 

    Check out Food For Adventures: https://www.foodforadventures.com/

    Thank you as always to Art Of The Trek for sponsoring the podcast. Check them out!

    http://www.artofthetrek.com


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    • 52 min
    I Almost Died While Backpacking - Lessons Learned w/ Jim Williams

    I Almost Died While Backpacking - Lessons Learned w/ Jim Williams

    Jim Williams joins me to share his experience of almost losing his life while hiking Tower Peak in California. Jim recounts the events that took place and then shares some of the lessons learned from that experience. 

    Check out Jim's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/LostAgainwithJim

    Thanks to Art Of The Trek for sponsoring this episode. 

    http://www.artofthetrek.com


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    • 1 hr 9 min
    The Mind Of An Endurance Athlete w/ Jeff Garmire "Legend"

    The Mind Of An Endurance Athlete w/ Jeff Garmire "Legend"

    Jeff "Legend" Garmire is an endurance athlete with an impressive resume of hiking accomplishments. Everything from a calendar year triple crown, setting FKT records on the Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail, and more and finishing the Cocodona 250 mile race. Jeff shares his experience of these various accomplishments and why he pushes himself through these experiences. 

    You can find Jeff here:
    - http://freeoutside.com/
    - http://backpackingroutes.com/

    Check out Art Of The Trek: http://www.artofthetrek.com


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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Depression, Self Esteem and Thru Hiking w/ Andrew Baldwin (Shanty)

    Depression, Self Esteem and Thru Hiking w/ Andrew Baldwin (Shanty)

    Andrew Baldwin, host of the Out N Back podcast, joins me on this episode to talk about his experience of Thru Hiking the AT and how his hike allowed him to work through some very dark times in his life. I want to thank Andrew for his time, sharing his experience and being honest about real struggles that many of us are working through every day. 

    Check out the Out N Back Podcast here: https://www.gaiagps.com/outandback/

    Jump onto Art Of The Trek and start adding new points of interest to the public map!
    http://www.artofthetrek.com


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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Important Tips For Trip Planning With Justin Outdoors

    Important Tips For Trip Planning With Justin Outdoors

    Justin Outdoors as he's known on YouTube joins me to discuss important tips around planning backpacking trips. 

    -- Justin Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvT1uds0PVPJQWVnp4UN-A

    Thank you to Sawyer and Art Of The Trek for sponsoring this episode!

    Sawyer: http://www.sawyer.com

    Art Of The Trek: http://www.artofthetrek.com


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    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

BWhikes ,

Great information

Hey Devin, thanks for all your hard work on the podcast as well as your YouTube channel. Always great information, from beginner backpacking to even the experienced. I love learning new things so keep up the great work. Hike on

BWhikes

Jemqest ,

A seasoned and knowledgeable host!

Devin is a great source for knowledge and experience on all things backpacking! I love his laid back demeanor and light hearted approach to giving great info, sharing amazing stories, and offering practical advice! I’ve followed him for sometime on YouTube and I’m stoked to hear more great content when I don’t have the opportunity of looking at a screen... now I can take more great backpacking content on the go!
Go Devin!
Keep Moving Forward!
-BCF

Pere Extreme ,

Marty

Great first few episodes! Looking forward to the rest!

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