Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins joins the podcast to discuss the complex relationship between hunting and conservation.

Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing of Exo Mountain Gear join me for a behind-the-scenes look at their newest pack design; the K4. After over three years in development and a decade of pack-building experience, the K4 is a finely tuned design and the best pack Exo has designed.

Dan Becker is a backpacker from Wisconsin who turned his passion into his full-time profession.  He’s grown a massive following and for good reason - he’s just a great guy, and you’re about to get to know him.

Thomas Bouissaguet works for the Hexatrek trail organization and spent the summer and fall of 2022 thru-hiking the newly formed 3000km Hexatrek Trail through France. This is the story of his hike and life afterward.

Andrew Skurka is a long-distance backpacker, wilderness guide, and outdoor educator.  He joins the podcast to discuss the early days of thru-hiking, high routes, becoming a guide, and advice for new backpackers.

Katie O'mara is the co-founder of Trail Magik, an outdoor brand that offers lightweight carriers for kids who are walking and too big for a traditional carrier but need a break from time to time.  

Tommy Corey (aka Twerk) is an outdoor portrait photographer. He joins the podcast to discuss community, diversity in the outdoors, and his upcoming photo project - "All Humans Outside.

Part 2 of a two-part mini-series: David Daley and his wife Marketa backpacked 1300 miles of the PCT with their 3 kids in 2022. He shares his experience of the trail as a Dad from a holistic point of view and covers topics ranging from the spiritual journey to learning to hike as slowly as a child.

Marketa Daley and her husband David, backpack 1300 miles of the PCT with their 3 kids during the summer of 2022. She joins the podcast to share her story and insight.

Evan Guzik of the USFS joins the By Land Podcast to talk about all things wildfires. We discuss prescribed burns, overall fire management, required resources during a fire, and what happens after a burn.

Alex Harz, creator of The Quest: Nepal, stood on the summit of Everest for 45 minutes. It marked the completion of childhood promise and the middle of a documentary film that highlights the culture and the people who make these expeditions possible.

Ryan Lilly from Old Town Canoes joins the podcast to give an introduction to canoe camping. We cover everything from how to choose a canoe, canoe materials, safety, planning, and how he personally packs his canoe for camping trips.

Shelter size is a big deal for backpack hunters. Go too small and waiting out a storm for a few days will drive you crazy, but go too big and you might not find a suitable place to pitch it. Choosing the right sized shelter for your hunt will impact your overall comfort and capability so let’s get it sorted out!

Melodie Edwards is the host and senior producer of the Modern West Podcast which dives into the history of the west and how it’s shaped our landscapes and modern culture. She joins the podcast to discuss the impacts history has on the outdoor community.

Floorless vs. floored shelters; the new “age old question” that has floored backpack hunters since the beginning of time. Depending on where you live, where you’re hunting, what your willing to sleep with or not sleep with, and what weather is headed your way, you’re going to find yourself considering which type of shelter to haul with you into the backcountry. In recent years, floorless has become a staple in the backcountry for a number of reasons, yet traditional floored shelters still have their place in the backcountry. If you’re caught trying to decide which is right for you, this article is going to help you out.

We’ve all seen those pictures floating around the internet of toes and heels blistered so bad it turns your stomach inside out. Blisters happen to the best of us, but they are preventable and treatable if you know what you’re doing. There’s no perfect solution to blister prevention because each boot, foot, and skin type is different. It’s an exercise in finding the right combination of treatment and prevention to make your life on the mountain enjoyable for your feet.

There are two main types of backpack hunting camps; a base camp where you return to each evening and a mobile (or spike) camp which requires you to pack up each morning and make camp each night. It’s up to you as the hunter to determine which camp is best suited for your situation and to plan your gear accordingly.

Learn how to use a successful military planning framework to enhance your backpacking plans to ensure success, enjoyment, and safety.

You’ve probably prepared your gear, your meals, your weapon of choice, and your body for your upcoming backpack hunt, but are you prepared for the trash you’re going to create while you’re out there? All those meals and snacks come with a wrapper of some sort so have you thought about what you’re going to do once you’re done with them?

We all need water. It’s the one thing that you’ll want after a long climb up a rugged landscape and it’s the one thing that can become scarce if not managed properly. It’s important to not only know where you’re going to get your water during your hunt but also how you’re going to manage it and store it once you have it. It’s not a complicated process, but it’s one worth thinking through so you can make sure you have enough available for the duration of your hunt.