Trail Tales - Thru-Hiking & Backpacking

James Appleton of the 46 of 46 podcast AND Seek to do More joins me! James is an avid hiker and guide in the Adirondacks, and has a coaching program designed to help hikers "break free from MEDIOCRITY" and perform their best on and off the trail. In this episode James goes through 5 reasons why you may be falling short of reaching your hiking goals.

Seek To Do More: https://seektodomore.com/
James' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/
46 of 46 Podcast: https://46of46.com/

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BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x
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MISCELLANEOUS 🤘
Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/3hqT39n
Ultralight Knife: https://amzn.to/3t0m3dL
Trowel: https://amzn.to/3CL0Ys6
Shoulder Pocket for Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/kjAQm0

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ISuckAtHiking is BACK on the show, and this time he offically carries the title of Appalachian Trail thru hiker. In our previous episode, I expressed concern about whether Michael would be able to thru hike the Appalachian Trail with his dog, but he proved me wrong! We talk all about that and more in this fantastic episode. Congrats Michael!

Michael's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ISuckatHiking/

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For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x
My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99
Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rlMIw

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤
Pillow: https://amzn.to/3he3mgX

FOOD & WATER 🍴
Filter: https://amzn.to/3pfZ25j
Stove: https://amzn.to/3simgd1
Cook Pot: https://amzn.to/3LSjqmJ
Spork: https://amzn.to/3shROja
Water Storage: https://amzn.to/3sinBk3

CLOTHING 👔
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Socks: https://amzn.to/3M2nPUi
Rain Jacket: https://amzn.to/3JPMBoy
Down Jacket: https://amzn.to/3UrHG2Q

ELECTRONICS 🔌
Power Bank: https://amzn.to/3t4fDds
Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3M9yrke
Wall Plug: https://amzn.to/3pa3JNJ

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘
Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/3hqT39n
Ultralight Knife: https://amzn.to/3t0m3dL
Trowel: https://amzn.to/3CL0Ys6
Shoulder Pocket for Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/kjAQm0

This show notes contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make episodes like this. Thank you for the support!

Okay, maybe a decent amount of people talk about it but hey... we're gonna talk about it too! Baker is back on the show and we talk all about how him and his wife recently moved into a van full time. They will be spending the forseeable future traveling around hiking, camping, and living it up in the great outdoors. BUT, is vanlife really as glamorus as it sounds?! How easy will it be for them to pull it off?!

For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x
My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99
Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rlMIw

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤
Pillow: https://amzn.to/3he3mgX

FOOD & WATER 🍴
Filter: https://amzn.to/3pfZ25j
Stove: https://amzn.to/3simgd1
Cook Pot: https://amzn.to/3LSjqmJ
Spork: https://amzn.to/3shROja
Water Storage: https://amzn.to/3sinBk3

CLOTHING 👔
Shorts: https://amzn.to/3sdiQrL
Socks: https://amzn.to/3M2nPUi
Rain Jacket: https://amzn.to/3JPMBoy
Down Jacket: https://amzn.to/3UrHG2Q

ELECTRONICS 🔌
Power Bank: https://amzn.to/3t4fDds
Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3M9yrke
Wall Plug: https://amzn.to/3pa3JNJ

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘
Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/3hqT39n
Ultralight Knife: https://amzn.to/3t0m3dL
Trowel: https://amzn.to/3CL0Ys6
Shoulder Pocket for Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/kjAQm0

This show notes contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make episodes like this. Thank you for the support!

This is what I've been up to, why the show has been paused, AND the story of how I failed the Pacfic Crest Trail for third year in a row.

Video of us running Chase Rapids: https://youtu.be/bEQmHQPATNI/

Watch Trail Tales on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trailtalespod/

For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x
My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99
Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rlMIw

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤
Pillow: https://amzn.to/3he3mgX

FOOD & WATER 🍴
Filter: https://amzn.to/3pfZ25j
Stove: https://amzn.to/3simgd1
Cook Pot: https://amzn.to/3LSjqmJ
Spork: https://amzn.to/3shROja
Water Storage: https://amzn.to/3sinBk3

CLOTHING 👔
Shorts: https://amzn.to/3sdiQrL
Socks: https://amzn.to/3M2nPUi
Rain Jacket: https://amzn.to/3JPMBoy
Down Jacket: https://amzn.to/3UrHG2Q

ELECTRONICS 🔌
Power Bank: https://amzn.to/3t4fDds
Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3M9yrke
Wall Plug: https://amzn.to/3pa3JNJ

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘
Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/3hqT39n
Ultralight Knife: https://amzn.to/3t0m3dL
Trowel: https://amzn.to/3CL0Ys6
Shoulder Pocket for Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/kjAQm0

This show notes contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make episodes like this. Thank you for the support!

Go check out our sponsor Garage Grown Gear and get yourself some awesome UL gear! https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-gear-accessories Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker joins the show for our very first in person interview! Coming to you from Appalachian Trail Days, we talk CONTROVERSIAL Appalachian Trail opinions, and much much more!

Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on YouTube:  @TaylortheNahamshaHiker 

Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nahamsha.hiker/

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- Mayfly Nymph Camp Shoes: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/nymph-by-mayfly-ultralight-equipment?_pos=1&_sid=de5a05efb&_ss=r

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Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@luke_mckay/

For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18

BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x
My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99
Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rlMIw

OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤
Pillow: https://amzn.to/3he3mgX

FOOD & WATER 🍴
Filter: https://amzn.to/3pfZ25j
Stove: https://amzn.to/3simgd1
Cook Pot: https://amzn.to/3LSjqmJ
Spork: https://amzn.to/3shROja
Water Storage: https://amzn.to/3sinBk3

CLOTHING 👔
Shorts: https://amzn.to/3sdiQrL
Socks: https://amzn.to/3M2nPUi
Rain Jacket: https://amzn.to/3JPMBoy
Down Jacket: https://amzn.to/3UrHG2Q

ELECTRONICS 🔌
Power Bank: https://amzn.to/3t4fDds
Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3M9yrke
Wall Plug: https://amzn.to/3pa3JNJ

MISCELLANEOUS 🤘
Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/3hqT39n
Ultralight Knife: https://amzn.to/3t0m3dL
Trowel: https://amzn.to/3CL0Ys6
Shoulder Pocket for Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/kjAQm0

This show notes contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make episodes like this. Thank you for the support!