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Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we finish the second half of our interview with Pierre “Build-a-Bear” Paladin about hiker hacks. We dive much deeper into the hacks here, about the best part of any trail you hike, and throw some rapid-fire questions his way where we discover he’s been pink blazed…and a possible marriage proposal on the
AT? We then wrap with a pretty solid list of some of our favorite hiker hacks along with a nice handful pulled from the interwebs. Buckle up, sit down, put
your job on hold, and listen in.

 

Topics: Hiking hacks, hacks, mountain goats, moose, pink blazing

 

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:24 – Beginning of episode

0:04:53 – Resume interview with Builda- Did you or are you creating any small helpful trinkets?

0:09:55 – What creative hacks do you have for hikers?

0:13:04 – Have you removed or shaved pieces of your gear?

0:21:15 – Do you carry a sewing kit and Duck/duct tape?

0:23:12 – You stated “Hiking is overrated” on the PCT. Still
true?

0:28:51 – Ever since you hiked the PCT in ’22, how has your life changed?

0:40:57 –  Do you have any advice for new hikers?

0:44:30 – Rapid-fire questions

1:06:57 – End of interview with Build / start of more hacks

1:22:03 – Final thoughts and closing

 

 

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and
Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

 

Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The
Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.

Check out the album, and their IG page.

 

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Trek Blog: Wesley Black

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we talk with Pierre “Build-a-Bear” Paladin about hiker hacks. This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode. We don’t dive DEEP into the hacks here but do discuss the gear that Builda has made, what’s been the most difficult, and discuss sleeping bag science for those of you who need some fixes or suggestions to prevent the infamous sleeping bag condensation problem. Listen in and get to know Builda a bit before we deep dive into the more hacks in Part 2.

 

Topics: Hiking hacks, hacks, sleeping bags, running, making your own gear

 

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:22 – Beginning of episode

0:02:14 – The drink of the choice

0:03:57 – Pierre “Build-a-Bear” Paladin introduction

0:11:31 – Cotton World Updates

0:20:17 – So, other than the PCT, AT, and TA, what other
trails have you hiked?

0:41:00 – What’s the most difficult piece of gear you’ve
made?

0:57:37 – End of first part of interview

 

 

 

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and
Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

 

Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The
Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.

Check out the album, and
their IG page.

 

Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecamp

Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

Our Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon

Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy

YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595

Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

Trek Blog: Wesley Black

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we talk about all things poop. Wanna know why you’re supposed to poop AND pee (yes, pee) 200’ from water? We talk about it. What about doggo poops? We talk about that too and get a bit into some science. This is only the informative half of our B1: Concerning Trail Poops episode because we thought folks should know. If you want the second and fun half, you’ll have to subscribe! “Are you not entertained?!”

 

Topics: Poop, pee, leave no trace, cat holes, trowels, farm to summit, nick’s sticks

 

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:27 – Beginning of episode

0:09:05 – Pee/Poop information

0:15:17 – Peeing

0:23:50 – Pooping

0:28:06 – Farm to Summit Plug and code

0:30:20 – Back to episode

0:39:42 – Dog poop

0:44:07 – Nick’s Stick Plug and code

0:46:28 – Back to episode

0:55:35 – Closing thoughts

0:58:01 – Upcoming content

1:04:02 – End of episode

 

 

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and
Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

 

Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The
Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.

Check out the album, and their IG page.

 

Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecamp

Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

Our Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon

Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy

YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595

Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

Trek Blog: Wesley Black

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we take some time with Rebecca “Gandalf” Booroojian from CNOC and discuss the thru-hiking legend, the Vecto, but also something less well-known, the Vessica. We get into some science about plastics, what conventional water bottles may have in them, and what you need to be mindful of. We wrap up the episode with some of the gear we use, and some water filter testimonies from hiker friends we met on the PCT. Oh, and DISCOUNT CODES!

 

Topics: Water, water filtration, water bladders, water sources, plastics, eco-friendly

 

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Rebecca “Gandalf” Booroojian and CNOC/Diorite:

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CNOC Outdoors Instagram

Diorite Gear Instagram

CNOC Blog: Nanoplastics, microplastics, leaching in backpacking gear: Cnoc's place in it all

 

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:24 – Beginning of episode

0:02:26 – Interview with Rebecca “Gandalf” Booroojian

0:11:48 – Explaining CNOC and Diorite

0:17:39 – What CNOC/Diorite products do you recommend for thru-hikers/backpackers?

0:25:16 – Mind talking a bit about Vessica’s versus
Smartwater bottles?

0:26:45 – Plastic health and safety

0:39:08 – What CNOC gear do you use in your backpacking loadout?

0:41:44 – What impacts or contributions (including
humanitarian programs) is CNOC working on?

0:46:33 – How did you get the trail name “Gandalf”?

0:51:56 – End of interview

0:55:51 – Some of the water gear we use

0:58:02 – Fellow hiker water filter testimonies: Magnet

1:00:33 – Fellow hiker water filter testimonies: Cuppa

1:03:32 – Fellow hiker water filter testimonies: Deuces

1:04:17 – Final thoughts

1:06:09 – End of episode

 



 

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and
Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

 

Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The
Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.

Check out the album, and their IG page.

 

Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecamp

Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

Our Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon

Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy

YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595

Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

Trek Blog: Wesley Black

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we talk about water, because, well…water is life! This is the first of a two-part series speaking on filters, plastics, water bladders, water sources that aren’t so great (and how to handle them), and even bug sprays/treatments. We sit in with Katie “Oats” Houston, the Community Manager for Sawyer Products. You know Sawyer, they make the renowned Sawyer
Squeeze that, what, like 85% of hikers use on long trails. And, there may even be a D&D D20 involved. If you know, you know. It’s a great conversation with a LOT of sage advice, so give it a go wherever you listen to podcasts.

 

Topics: Water, water filtration, water bladders, water sources, bug spray, eco-friendly, gear treatment

 

The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Bonus episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either Spotify, or Patreon. Sorry Apple users, but we don’t have a subscription for you on Apple Podcasts just yet! Also, don’t forget to check out the video version of our episodes on YouTube! They are usually uploaded about a day after the podcast.

 

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Katie “Oats” and Sawyer:

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Oat’s Website

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Sawyer’s Website

 

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:24 – Beginning of episode

0:04:28 – Drink of the choice

0:07:05 – Cotton world updates

0:23:08 – Interview w/ Katie “Oats” Houston

0:40:06 – Which Sawyer products are in your hiking loadout?

0:40:46 – Permethrin, Picaridin, ticks, and mosquitos

0:53:23 – Sawyer water bladders

1:02:15 – How to fill a bladder with low flow

1:04:37 – Filter care, backwashing and freezing temps

1:15:21 – What impacts or humanitarian programs is Sawyer involved with?

1:18:56 – Is there anything else you wanted to mention?

1:25:26 – End if Katie interview

1:25:55 – What do we use for water filtering/treatment on
trail?

1:33:36 – Basecamp’s Game of Thrones rant

1:44:05 – End of episode

 

 

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and
Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

 

Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The
Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.

Check out the album, and
their IG page.

 

Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecamp

Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

Our Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon

Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy

YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595

Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

Trek Blog: Wesley Black

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we talk about all things poop in our first subscriber episode. Wanna know why you’re supposed to poop AND pee (yes, pee) 200’ from water? We talk about it. What about doggo poops? We talk about that too and get a bit into some science. We wrap up with some of our own personal poop stories, pretty much all bad (one involving a sock), and then answer some great questions sent by our listeners. Buckle up or put in some headphones and listen in.

Topics: Poop, pee, leave no trace, cat holes, trowels, galena mountain project, farm to summit, nick’s sticks, ultra running and poops

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DISCOUNT CODES:
Link: Galena Mountain Project
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Link: Farm To Summit Dehydrated Meals
20% off Code: FEEDTHEYETI20
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Nick’s Sticks:
10% off code: use THIS LINK and then then code: NS10
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Link: Ultimate Direction:
25% off Code: YETIPODCAST25
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Timestamps and Questions:
0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost
0:00:24 – Beginning of episode
0:07:24 – Plug for Galena Mountain Project
0:08:48 – Drink of the choice
0:10:46 – Cotton world updates
0:16:30 – Pee/Poop information
0:29:59 – Pooping
0:44:14 – Dog poop
0:54:42 – How did we handle poop on our trails?
0:57:31 – What did our poo kits looks like?
0:59:02 – Our poop stories
1:14:29 – Questions of the day
1:14:55 – Best spot you’ve ever pooped based on scenery, cat hole, dig-ability, whatever metric?
1:18:05 – What does one do about explosive diarrhea?
1:20:53 – Is it harder to poop on trail because of water intake? Were you ever dehydrated?
1:21:58 – Any tips on using a backcountry bidet and not getting butt water on your pants?
1:25:44 – Biggest poop?
1:26:54 – Shameless plug for Farm to Summit Dehydrated Meals & Lattes
1:29:05 – Shameless plug for Nick’s Sticks
1:30:09 – Best view while pooping?
1:31:06 - Have you ever run out of toilet paper?
1:43:38 – Did you really pack it out in SoCal?
1:50:26 – End of episode



Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.
Check out the album, and their IG page.

Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:
Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecamp
Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy
Our Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon
Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy
YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595
Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3
Trek Blog: Wesley Black