Best Devin Baldwin Podcasts (2025)

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How Outdoor Products Get Developed w/ Outdoor Vitals 1:08:09

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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…

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Enjoy Better Backcountry Meals w/ Food For Adventures! 52:32

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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 al…

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I Almost Died While Backpacking - Lessons Learned w/ Jim Williams 1:09:31

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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 episod…

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The Mind Of An Endurance Athlete w/ Jeff Garmire "Legend" 1:10:54

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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 th…

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Depression, Self Esteem and Thru Hiking w/ Andrew Baldwin (Shanty) 1:16:30

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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. Ch…

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Important Tips For Trip Planning With Justin Outdoors 1:07:10

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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 --- Send in a voic…

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Delicious Backcountry Food and Camping Tips w/ Amanda Outside 51:46

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Amanda Outside joins me to share behind the scenes info on some of her favorite backpacking/camping meals and even shares some tips for new backpackers. You can see Amanda's blog and YouTube Channel in the links below! - Amanda Outside Blog: https://amandaoutside.com/ - Amanda Outside YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQi5kHkuJ14FuZiyeJC7i…

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New Years Resolutions 10:14

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Quick thoughts on how to attack your new years resolutions.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedevincicode/support

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Sawyer Water Filters and Bug Repellent w/ Travis Avery 1:00:49

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We celebrate 1 year of the Backpacking Experience Podcast with this episode! Thank you for all your support the past year! Travis Avery from Sawyer joins me to talk about water filtration, insect repellents and giving back to developing countries to provide clean water! - Sawyer: http://www.sawyer.com - Application of Permethrin on dogs: https://sa…

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Dropping Everything To Travel Full Time w/ Catherine Gregory 53:13

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Imagine leaving everything you've been familiar with in your career and life at home, and leaving it all to travel full time in a truck and camper! That's what Catherine Gregory has done, and she joins me on this episode to talk about her travels and backpacking trips through the western United States! - Catherine Gregory on YouTube: https://bit.ly…

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What My Wife Thinks About Backpacking 1:03:47

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It was a treat to have my amazing wife join me on this episode. Katie shares her feelings about backpacking, being married to someone who lives and breathes the outdoors, and how the outdoors fits into our family lifestyle. Thank you to Sawyer for sponsoring this episode. Check out their amazing Picaridin lotion to keep the bugs away! - https://bit…

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Cold Weather Backpacking - Preparing Your Gear and Yourself 33:45

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The Fall season is upon us and it's time to start thinking about backpacking in colder weather. This episode focuses on some tips for knowing what to expect with colder weather and how to prepare yourself and your gear for cold weather backpacking. Learn more about the Liberia Project from Sawyer! - https://international.sawyer.com/clean-water-for-…

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Better Trip Planning With Art Of The Trek 55:49

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There are a lot of great trip planning and mapping apps available to use, but today we're talking with Art Of The Trek on how they are working to become a one stop shop for hikers and backpackers to plan better trips in the backcountry. Thank you to Nicole and Scott for taking time to share such detailed information about everything Art Of The Trek…

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Backpacking With Your Dog with Alicia Baker (Girl On A Hike) 1:10:58

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Girl On A Hike aka Alicia Baker joins me on this episode to discuss her website Girlonahike.com and how she's helping others know how to hike/backpack with your dog. Alicia writes trail guides that are specific to Utah and where you can hike with your dog in Utah, but also shares info on how to, in general, hike with your dog. Check out Girl On A H…

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Understanding Our Impact On Public Lands 28:17

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When you head into the backcountry, do you consider the impact your visit has on an area? Do you make decisions on what or what not to do that will help keep an area clean? This is the discussion for this episode. Enjoy a conversation about how you can see your impact better and make decisions that follow Leave No Trace principles. Leave No Trace: …

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Don't Believe These Backpacking Myths 32:21

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As a new backpacker do you remember being told certain things that ended up not being true? That's the goal of today's discussion. To break the myth and unpack the topic to understand where it came from. - Art Of The Trek: http://www.artofthetrek.com The Backpacking Experience is supported by the Backcountry Exposure YouTube Channel: http://www.you…

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Learning About Mental Health and Hiking w/ Plug It In Hikes 1:14:25

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Benny Braden (Plug It In) joins me to share his story about recovering and living with PTS as a long distance hiker. I am very grateful for Benny being so open and willing to share his story as a hiker and professional, as I hope it helps others who might be working through mental health challenges themselves and need some motivation in their life.…

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Becoming A Steward Of Our Public Lands w/ Darwin OnTheTrail 1:22:56

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How are you giving back to the our public lands? That is the topic of today's episode. I originally had plans for this episode to go a little different, but as Darwin and I got into the conversation we focused on protecting public lands and becoming a steward of our public lands and wild spaces. This is a topic that I am very passionate about and a…

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Backcountry BSing Reversed With The Schill Brothers! 1:09:10

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The Schill Brothers of Schill Brothers Outdoors on YouTube join me for an unscripted conversation about life in Ohio, backpacking chairs and more. Check out their YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3ezPxXE DON'T MISS THE OUTDOOR VITALS SATU PANT KICKSTARTER: https://satu-adventure-pants-comfort.kckb.st/bfd4d712 This episode is sponsored by Art Of The …

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Your PCT Dream Cancelled... Now What? With Luke Pearsall 55:18

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A look into what it was like for Luke Pearsall to plan his 2020 PCT Thru Hike to then have it cancelled due to COVID-19. Luke shares what he's doing now, future plans and how the COVID-19 virus has affected the thru hiking community. This episode is sponsored by Outdoor Vitals. Check out their Kickstarter for their all new Satu Adventure Pants and …

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Dan Becker Compares Backpacking To Disney World! 1:02:24

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Is backpacking the same as Disney World? Likely not, but Dan Becker joins the conversation today to talk about what it's like to live in the midwest and travel to Utah to go backpacking. I very much enjoyed having Dan on the podcast and recommend checking out his YouTube channel! - Dan's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2UItTbO Highline Film - Highl…

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Enjoying The Outdoors Amid A Pandemic 22:53

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Please follow local and state directives on being responsible with how you choose to enjoy the outdoors. Please do not put others at unnecessary risk to get your backcountry fix. This episode is simply focused on some basic ways you and I can still enjoy our outdoor passions while we navigate the COVID-19 situation. Get your FREE Outdoor Vitals UL …

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Why (Your) Kids Need Nature 43:47

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This episode features an excerpt from the best selling book, Last Child In The Woods. https://amzn.to/39ggqvE Do you find it difficult to get your kids outside? This episode is all about why your kids need nature and some tips on how to make getting outside with your kids easier. This episode is sponsored by Outdoor Vitals. Get their ultralight bac…

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Unscripted With JK Is Hiking - Camping With Kids and Training For Altitude 1:01:47

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John Kelley who is the face of the JK is Hiking YouTube channel joins me for an informal conversation that's totally unscripted. We discuss everything from running a YouTube channel to camping with kids and training to hike in high elevations. Thanks John for hanging out and having a fun conversation! Be sure to check out JK's podcast, The Backpack…

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A Backpacking Q&A - Sleeping Bags vs Quilts and Bucket List Trips 30:00

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Got some questions for me to answer or want to just send a message? Use the voice message feature in Anchor to send a voice message to me for the podcast! http://www.anchor.fm/thebackpackingexperience/message This episode is the first Q&A of the Backpacking Experience. I take a few questions from a few listeners and backpacking YouTube friends of m…

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How To Choose The Right Tent For Backpacking 36:47

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Overwhelmed when it comes to knowing what tent is the best tent for backpacking? You're not alone! Was that a good sales pitch? Ha ha! But really, this episode is all about helping you know what goes into a tent design and how to help you know better how to choose a tent for backpacking. Email me: [email protected] Follow me on Instagra…

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Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals 1:07:05

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This episode is the first episode featuring two guests in the same interview. Tayson and Dave from Outdoor Vitals join me to talk all things backpacking and running an outdoor, direct to consumer business. Tayson who is the founder of Outdoor Vitals shares what it's like to start a business and the process of how product goes from design to being m…

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Altra Running Shoes with Co-Founder Brian Beckstead 48:31

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If you're not familiar with the history and story of Altra Running, then grab yourself a drink and kick back. Brian Beckstead, Co-Founder of Altra Running joins the podcast to talk about how Altra started and how it has become a giant in the footwear industry today. Brian and I have known each other for many years, and enjoyed a short trip down mem…

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From Hollywood To PCT Thru Hiker with Luke Pearsall 59:14

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Luke Pearsall joins the podcast to discuss how he went from working in Hollywood, building his resume in the film industry, to preparing to hike the PCT. Luke is a professional adventure photographer and shares in this episode some of his life story about how he ended up working in Hollywood, becoming an adventure guide, walking the Camino de Santi…

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Backpacking Quilts and Tarps With UGQ Outdoor 44:29

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UGQ Outdoor is a cottage company based in Jackson, MI. "Founded in 2011 we are a small cottage company dedicated to making some of the lightest and highest quality gear in the world. Our commitment to customer service, quality, and design has made UGQ one of the most respected brands in the ultralight community. Every piece of gear is made by our s…

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Behind The Scenes With Chris Smead - Uinta Highline Trail 55:36

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For most of human history, we lived in wild places. Ten days. Five friends. One trek across Utah's Uinta Highline Trail. Watch as the ancient history of the trail is woven together with the personal history of each of the hikers as they get back in touch with the world, and each other. This is the topic of today's episode, as I sit down with Chris …

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Making Smart Decisions In The Backcountry 1:33:12

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What is risk management and why is it important? This is a question that may not get asked enough, but is incredibly important in all aspects of backcountry travel and adventure. This episode takes a deep dive into how to make better decisions in the backcountry, that ultimately enhance your ability to have a successful backpacking trip. I bring in…

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Custom Printed Gear With Hilltop Packs 40:49

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Cottage companies in backpacking are popping up all over the place, creating amazing gear items that solve problems for backpackers in about every way you can imagine. Hilltop Packs is a new cottage backpacking company that specializes in printing photos and art directly to ultralight fabrics for bear bags, gadget bags and even custom frameless bac…

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Gear Backpackers Should Ditch! 22:44

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Do you really need to bring all that stuff when you go backpacking?! This episode is meant to have a discussion about certain gear items that can be changed or left behind completely that will simplify your backpacking gear and make your backpack weight more manageable. This isn't an exhaustive list of things to change or consider, but are some sim…

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Tips To Lighten Your Backpack 21:11

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It goes without saying that the lighter your backpack, the more comfortable on the trail you can be. In this episode I cover some basic tips on how you can save some weight in your backpacking system without going to the extreme. These tips don't all require money to be invested to save those pounds from your pack weight. They are things that can m…

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FKT Record Setting On The Sheltowee Trace With Jason Wish 1:02:46

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Jason Wish completed his self supported, fastest known time attempt of the 333 mile Sheltowee trace trail on November 11, 2019 at 11:30am after 9 days, 6 hours and 57 minutes.FKT's are becoming more popular with hiking and I had a great time talking with Jason about his self supported attempt of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. We talk about off leash do…

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Confused?! Trip Planning, Water, and Sleeping Pads 36:39

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For this episode I take the entire conversation to address questions and comments I asked on the community tab of my YouTube channel, Backcountry Exposure. I asked about things that have been confusing for you about backpacking. The responses were well thought out, and made for a great discussion about how to find locations to go backpacking, how t…

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You're New To Thru Hiking... with Jeremiah Stringer 51:38

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Long distance hiking or thru hiking isn't for everyone, or at least isn't the choice of experience for every backpacker. But in this episode I spend time with Jeremiah Stringer who is fairly new to backpacking, just over a year in fact, and talk about his experience doing his first long distance hike. We cover preparation for a long distance trail,…

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Seeking Type 2 Fun In Backpacking 27:31

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Backpacking isn't always this flowery, amazing experience that we often see an illusion of on social media. Waking up to beautiful scenes, and posed images surrounded by inspiring landscapes. Often, backpacking more often than not involves feeling worn out, pain, and mental fatigue. Making us question whether being out there was a good choice or no…

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Introduction 2:41

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Welcome to The Backpacking Experience Podcast. Backpacking is our passion and the experiences we have out in the backcountry can be some of the best, or potentially the worst experiences we have. This podcast is focused on sharing these experiences, how outdoor adventures can happen for everyone, and discussions around the gear that helps facilitat…