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Use my experiences to better yours
I’m Glad You’re Here.
By Land is a long-term personal project that captures my time spent in the outdoors. A place to document my journey, share what I’ve learned, and reflect on what it means. Like me, it has evolved, but at its core, it’s always been about getting outside, learning, and growing.
I’ve dedicated By Land to helping others find the adventure they’re searching for because I believe, now more than ever, that the more time we spend outside, the better we become. So much of what we learn out there can be directly applied to life back home; planning, presence, calm, resilience, patience, and grit. The list goes on and on.
Whether you’re into hiking, hunting, backpacking, or just looking to get away for a weekend campout with friends and family, I hope By Land gives you the inspiration, knowledge, and confidence to make the most of every moment.
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What People Are Saying
I wish I would have had this course before spending countless hours searching through the internet."
— Brook Jolly, Student
Emory is the most humble, level-headed, non-click baity, and underappreciated backpacking voice out there. Extremely interesting and diverse topics of conversation blended with an excellent, well-balanced, and respectful delivery.
— Sal Paradisio, Podcast Subscriber
Love this channel!! Thank you, Emory! As a new thru-hiker, prospective backpacker (and generally a frugal person who doesn't like to waste my money) This is great advice!
— Rees J., YouTube Subscriber
“Your podcast has motivated me to change it all and get back to the man I once was”
— CJ, Podcast Subscriber
This podcast isn’t about me—it’s about going beyond my experiences and learning from others.
I sit down with hikers, hunters, outdoor professionals, and regular people to talk about the outdoors and what we can learn from each other’s experiences. Sometimes, that means deep-diving into gear or sharing a story; other times, it’s exploring the bigger picture of what it all means.
No matter the topic, it’s just honest conversations with real people to help you feel inspired.
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Backpacking Made Easy
A comprehensive online backpacking course designed for beginner to intermediate backpackers that teaches the fundamentals of backpacking from start to finish in just over 4 hours.
“This course was a game-changer for my backpacking adventures!”
- JP
Learn how fastpacking can help you cover more ground in less time. Outdoor Vitals’ Tayson Whittaker shares his trail-tested strategies on gear, nutrition, and planning for big-mile days in the backcountry.