Inside The Outside

In this special bonus episode of Inside The Outside I’m talking to Raul Ferreria. Raul was one of the paddlers on my recent kayak camping trip in South Carolina. He's the owner of Siro's Fashion in Design and Each 1 Stitch 1. He has been active in the outdoors since childhood but hadn't paddled in nearly 20 years prior to this trip. In addition to not having been on the water in a couple decades, Raul tackled this trip in a 16' canoe and brought along his dog "Poppa" for his first trip on...

In this special bonus episode of Inside the Outside I’m talking to Avery Flynn about our recent paddle trip in SC. Avery is the owner of Outdoorsman Outfitters and, like me, was a newbie to distance kayaking. We both made some of the same mistakes in preparing or not preparing for this trip. We talk about what we learned, what we’d do different the next time & our favorite parts of the trip. We hope this will not only entertain you, but help you when you’re preparing for your next trip on...

This week we're talking to Derek Hansen, author of The Ultimate Hang. Derek share some of the wisdom he's gained from his years spent searching for the perfect hammock-ing experience. His unique, scientific approach & great sense of humor make for a great conversation. Would you like to win a signed copy of The Ultimate Hang? Head over to our Facebook page for a chance to win. The winner will be selected on March 11. We also recap Christy's Disney Princess 5k race & talk about our...

This week we're talking with Mark and Jonathan, hosts of Hang Your Own Hang podcast, the must-listen podcast for anyone interested in hammock camping. It’s time for the interviewers to be interviewed. With 40 episodes under their belt, The HYOH guys are going to share some of the insights that they’ve picked up along the way. In this episode we talk about how to keep warm, innovations in the industry and what the future of hammock camping looks like. Some of the pioneers and innovators...

Chris Gerken from Gear-Report.com helped us create a top ten gift list. Read the full blogpost here. In no particular order. Zippo Hand WarmersTactical ShemaghGSI Insulated MugMora KnifeWool SocksDitty BagsMSR Pocket Rocket II StoveUSB ChargerWe also listed a few not so obvious gifts that any outdoors person would enjoy. LOKSAKClif BarsJustin's Nut Butter PacketsTrash Compactor Bags

For this special Thanksgiving edition, we took the show on the road. We joined the Tar Heel State Hangers for their 3rd annual Hangsgiving hammock camping event. With nearly 40 people in attendance representing 8 states, Mike Lyle and his group generated $1600 that was donated to the NC State Park system. For more about Tar Heel State Hangers visit their Facebook page here. Mike's partner in crime, Chris Gerken (Pickle), is a writer for Gear-Report.com Adam Lemon from Battle Horse...

This week were talking about taking you dogs out in the wilderness. It's can be a great experience for both of you but there are a few things to consider before you hit the trail. We also wrap up the show talking about "forest bathing" and "nature deficit disorder". Are they real or are they just buzzwords?

This week it's all about how to poop in the woods. Some of the things we talked about were from the book, How To Shit In The Woods by Kathleen Meyer We also talked about information from the Leave No Trace website and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy website.

Trail pet peeves. We’ve all got them. In this episode we talk about our top 5 trail pet peeves.