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The Second Act Backpacking Podcast is for those who didn’t start in their 20s or have been away for a long time but still want to get out there. We cover beginner backpacking, gear, lessons learned, and real-world experiences to help you confidently take on your next adventure.
תדירות עדכון:
weekly
אורך אודיו ממוצע:
30 minutes
אנגלית
ארצות הברית
13 פרקים
מאז 10 באפריל 2026
episodic
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In Episode 13 of Second Act Backpacking, we’re talking about packing your fears.
This episode starts with the story of my first solo backpacking trip, where I carried more than 50 pounds for what should have been a simple weekend trip. The pack was overloaded with extra shelter pieces, too much s…
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Episode 12: Backpacker Origin Stories
Everyone has a backpacking origin story.
Some people find the trail early. Some come to it later. Some step away for years and eventually find their way back. And for a lot of us getting into or returning to backpacking later in life, that origin story may i…
Backpacking social media makes it look like every trip is perfect: golden sunsets, clean gear, easy miles, and smiling hikers who never forget anything. But real backpacking has a learning curve, and sometimes the lessons stick because we got something wrong first.
In this episode of the Second A…
The classic outdoor checklist becomes a stress test for the backpacking systems you already carry.
The 10 Essentials have been part of outdoor education for generations, but backpackers need to think about them differently.
Most backpackers already carry shelter, food, water treatment, navigatio…
Are you a day hiker who keeps looking at longer trails and thinking, “Maybe it’s time to try backpacking”? Or maybe you used to backpack years ago, drifted into day hiking, and now the modern gear world feels like a completely different planet.
In this episode of Second Act Backpacking, we break …
Somewhere along the way, backpacking content started to feel like it only counts if you quit your job, hike from Georgia to Maine, and know your base weight to the tenth of an ounce.
But here is the truth: thru-hiking is a type of backpacking. Backpacking is not just thru-hiking.
In this episode…
In this episode of Second Act Backpacking, we take a practical look at modern backpacking clothing through the eyes of someone who remembers when 40 to 60-pound packs, heavy boots, military ponchos, and a full change of clothes for every day were considered normal.
A lot has changed. Some of it i…
What happens if your phone dies, breaks, or disappears over the edge of a mountain overlook?
In this episode of the Second Act Backpacking Podcast, we dig into one of the most important safety topics for backpackers, hikers, and anyone heading into the backcountry: navigation.
Modern GPS apps, s…
We're back from our shakedown trip with tales from the trail and lessons learned. This episode covers a short, low-stress overnight that tested gear, packing choices, and solo-safety routines.
Highlights include gear reviews and impressions — Garmin inReach, a Durston X‑Mid 2 tent, a lightweight …
In this episode of the Second Act Backpacking Podcast we continue the shakedown hike series with a clear, practical look at first aid for the trail — what injuries you’re most likely to face (blisters, minor cuts, and burns), how to prevent and treat them, and the basic lightweight items worth car…
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