Welcome to Better Backpacking

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

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By Land Podcast

An interview-based podcast exploring the world of backpacking by covering topics such as thru-hiking, hunting, mountaineering, nutrition, conservation, personal development, and more. With over 160 episodes and counting, each episode promises a refreshing and humbled approach to the outdoors and will leave you feeling encouraged to pursue the adventures you’ve been dreaming of.

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 listener

Emory, By Land

Join me over YouTube! I love helping people get better at backpacking so that's what I've dedicated these videos to. It's not a channel about me and my adventures, it's about you and yours.

My hope is that you can learn a thing or two from my experiences and apply them to whatever adventures you’re seeking. We’re creating a community of learning, mentorship, and encouragement so if that sounds like something you’re into, come check it out!