The Outdoor Evolution Podcast (Outdoor Evolution Media)
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| 21 Feb 2022 | 20: The Double-Edged Sword Of Thru-Hiking | 00:52:47 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined once again by co-host, Einstein, to have a different conversation about mental health in the thru-hiking community. There have been plenty of great conversations about the positive effects that thru-hiking can have on an individual's mental health, but what about some of the negative consequences it can lead to? What mental health issues can be exacerbated by a lifestyle built entirely around thru-hiking and nothing else? This conversation is difficult, but one that is long overdue in our community. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | 21: Adventuring as A Couple | 01:02:41 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by a whole round-table of Co-Hosts! Jessica (his wife), along with friends Jen & Greg Seymour all chime in to discuss the ups & downs of adventuring as a couple. Is it easy to get along when you spend every day together on something like a thru-hike? What sort of issues should couples anticipate dealing with when traveling full-time together? What kind of strain can a long adventure put on a relationship when one person is gone for months, leaving their partner at home? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | 22: Giving Back Globally | 00:47:27 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Travis Avery from Sawyer Products to chat about giving back on a global scale & what Sawyer is doing to save lives all around the world. Can someone like a Thru-Hiker or Bikepacker actually make a difference by doing something as simple as buying a piece of gear? Can other companies in the outdoor industry really change the world? Darwin also shares how his upcoming trip to Fiji & the film he's shooting there will contribute to giving back globally. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | 23: Adventuring Abroad | 01:41:45 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by world traveler, Christy Teglo to discuss taking your adventures abroad. The experiences, logistics, costs, & more. What lessons has Christy learned on her many journeys all over the world? They also chat about her experience & challenges of traveling/adventuring as a solo female both internationally and domestically. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 02 May 2022 | 24: Too Many Hikers? | 00:58:41 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association, Matt Nelson, to discuss the overcrowding issues that are starting to plague long-distance trails like the AT, PCT, & the AZT. What does it take to run a trail association & manage the impact on the environment? Is Education, Permits, or Funding the answer to this growing problem? Is there such a thing as "too many hikers" on the trail? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | 25: Catching Up! | 01:12:05 | |
Back from a long hiatus, Darwin is joined once again by Emory to chat about their summer travels, rant about the outdoor community, & just plain catch up on some Big Ol' projects OE has been working on/what you can look forward for the rest of this year! Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more. | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | 26: Staying Relevant Vs Mental Health | 01:06:52 | |
On this episode, Darwin is joined once again by Emory to chat about doing a Mt. Everest Basecamp Trek and the powerful impact that the recent trip had on Darwin - including his realization of the unhealthy nature of trying to "Stay Relevant" in the outdoor community on social media. Listen along while Darwin and Emory discuss the long term impacts of social media, influencer culture, and how it can wreak havoc on your mental health. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more. | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | 27: What Happened To Public? | 00:47:54 | |
On this episode, Darwin is joined by Benny Braden of Responsible Stewardship to announce our 2023 #GiveAShit Adventure Sponsorship & to discuss what ever happened to the Public Land Film Series we were working on. They also chat about the amazing non-profit organization Benny recently started & share how you can become a responsible steward of your local public lands. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more. | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | 28: We Started A Gear Company | 01:10:55 | |
On this episode, Darwin is joined by his partner in crime, Matt Evans, to announce their New Gear Company, Evolved Supply Co. They geek out on Gear Design, Tech Fabrics, & everything else about their first product, The Ranger. They also chat about how Evolved came to be, manufacturing in the US, & what products they have planned for the future. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more. | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | 29: Humbled By Travel | 00:33:43 | |
On this very impromptu episode, Darwin is joined by friend and creative partner, Chris Carter (aka RAD), to discuss the root of why we hunger for travel. What is it about experiencing different cultures around the world, that is so humbling to the soul. They also share some information about an upcoming Travel Series that is in the works. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more. | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | 30: Self-Care On The Trail | 01:11:12 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Marek Bowers of Rawlogy to discuss why self-care is so vital to the success of an adventure. Whether a Thru-Hike, Weekend Backpacking Trip, Bikepacking Odyssey, or World Travel Excursion, focusing on your physical and mental ailments in the field can make or break your trip. Marek also shares his tips on achieving healthier Muscles, Minds, and Skin while in the backcountry. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more. | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | 31: How To NOT Run A Successful YouTube Channel | 01:06:46 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by fellow YouTuber and Photographer Nick Page to discuss the pressures of running a successful YouTube channel. Being known for a particular style and wanting to pivot doesn't always get the results you hope for when following your creative passions. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more. | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | 32: How To REALLY Train For A Hike | 01:36:25 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Dr. Morgan “Blaze” Brosnihan, PT to discuss a better way to train for a Thru-Hike or even a long weekend Backpacking Trip. Does “just get out and hike” actually cut it when it comes to getting in physical shape? What are hikers really overlooking when it comes to preparing for their big adventure? How do you find the “Perfect” hiking shoe?
Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more. | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | 33: Can You TRUST Outdoor Gear Companies? | 01:47:31 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Mateo Favero from Zpacks to discuss how the Backpacking Gear Industry REALLY works. They also share the TRUTH about a controversial story from 2020 that people have been speculating about for years. Should you trust what gear companies are telling you? What the heck is vague booking? Find out in this episode!
Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more. | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | 34: Burning Out With Dan Becker | 01:21:06 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by YouTube creator Dan Becker to discuss the dreaded BURN OUT that we all face from time to time. Can you really get Burnt Out from Backpacking? What about burn out from doing what you love for a living? How do you "come back" from falling out of love with your favorite thing? This Episode Sponsored By: Sawyer Products and Zpacks Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, films, products, and more. | |||
| 18 Feb 2025 | 35: The END of Outdoor Evolution??? | 00:32:14 | |
In this episode, Darwin is BACK to discuss what happened to Outdoor Evolution over the past year and what's next for The Podcast & Darwin Onthetrail! This Episode Sponsored By: onX Backcountry Go to Darwinonthetrail.com to keep up to date with all of my new films, videos, and projects. Follow Me on Instagram @Darwin_onthetrail | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | 36: Our Trails Need Us NOW! | 00:20:54 | |
In this episode, Darwin tackles a current Hot Topic about the recent defunding of our Public Land agencies. What can we do as a community to make sure these lands are protected & maintained during the recent National Park & Forest employee layoffs? How can we help the future of these wild places? This Episode Sponsored By: Highlander Sign The Petition To Fund National Parks Get Involved With Responsible Stewardship Get Involved With National Forest Foundation Contact Nick Page about his New Stewardship Organization
Go to Darwinonthetrail.com to keep up to date with all of my new films, videos, and projects. Follow Me on Instagram @Darwin_onthetrail | |||
| 29 Mar 2021 | 00: Welcome to The Outdoor Evolution Podcast | 00:09:20 | |
Outdoor Evolution founder and your host, Darwin, welcomes you to The OE Podcast. This won't be your typical outdoor or hiking podcast, but will seek to get into deeper, more authentic conversations within the outdoor community. In this, "Trailer" episode, Darwin lets you in on what some of those conversations will be, and what to expect going forward. Come join us on this adventure together! Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 05 Apr 2021 | 01: You Don't Know Me | 00:58:27 | |
In this episode, Darwin and co-host Emory Wanger of the By Land Podcast explore the strange relationship that can form between media creators and their audience, and the effect it can have on the creators themselves. People who make videos, music, podcasts, and other forms of media can sometimes be put into a box by their audience. What happens when those audiences get a little too comfortable with their expectations for what their favorite creators should be doing? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 12 Apr 2021 | 02: The Gatekeeper | 01:03:34 | |
In this episode, Darwin and co-host Benny "Plug-it In" Braden explore the controversial topic of Gatekeeping, our relationship with public lands, and how to become a responsible steward of them. How can we protect our public lands for future generations while ensuring they still remain accessible to everyone? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | 03: Dear Outdoor Influencer | 01:04:10 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined again by co-host Emory Wanger to discuss the relationship between the outdoor industry and social media influencers. As the outdoor community becomes more and more saturated with influencers trading content for free products, are they training companies to take advantage of a creator's true worth? What happens when a creator turns their passion into a career and can't pay their bills with a free tent? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 26 Apr 2021 | 04: Failing Forward | 00:55:16 | |
In this episode, Darwin and co-host Einstein discuss a challenge many who pursue an adventurous lifestyle deal with, but rarely talk about: failure. We all have expectations going into a thru-hike, bike-tour, or any adventure. When we aren't able to achieve those goals, how can we move forward in a positive direction? If everyone fails, why are we still hesitant to talk about and share our failures with the community? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 10 May 2021 | 05: Realities of #VanLife | 00:59:53 | |
In this episode, Darwin and co-host Vice discuss some of the "not so glamorous" sides of #VanLife. From the outside, looking in, living in your vehicle, and traveling the country full-time seems like a dream. Live a minimalist lifestyle, visit incredible places, and sleep somewhere new every night. But what about the other side of it? How do full-time nomads deal with the harsh, boring, and uncomfortable realities that come with "true freedom?" Sometimes #VanLife isn't as dreamy as it seems on social media. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 24 May 2021 | 06: Tribalism Vs The Outdoor Community | 00:56:50 | |
In this episode, Darwin and co-host Jupiter discuss tribalism within the outdoor community and how toxic it can be. Why do people get so heated about subjective topics like hiking styles, gear choices, or favorite creators? How can we as a community come together and learn to be more accepting and care about things that actually matter? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 21 Jun 2021 | 07: Give A WHAT? | 01:21:01 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Arizona Wilderness Brewing owners, Jon and Pat, to discuss how companies can help give back to public lands. Last October, OE launched the #Giveashit campaign to encourage and inspire companies in the outdoor industry and the community to give back to the spaces we all share. As the newest business to join #Giveashit, AZ Wilderness makes it their mission to give back to public lands, as well as promote education for responsible use and stewardship. As outdoor recreation becomes ever more popular, how can the industry become a part of the solution to preserving public lands? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 05 Jul 2021 | 08: Doing It For The Clout | 01:03:54 | |
In this episode, Darwin and Emory discuss the differences between sharing your adventures on social media to inspire others or doing it for the clout. Today, it's easier than ever to connect with friends, family, and followers through social media. But is everyone doing it for the right reasons? Can the authenticity of someone's adventures be affected by their motivations to share? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 19 Jul 2021 | 09: False Expectations | 00:56:10 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by co-host Second Chance Hiker to discuss the false expectations we can put on ourselves or others in the outdoor community. When we take the leap and set off on big adventures (thru hikes, bike tours, van life, etc…) we often do so with certain expectations of what it will be like or what we will get out of the experience. Likewise, as some people develop a following on their various adventures through social media, false expectations can arise from their audience on who they “should be” or what they “should do”. What happens when our adventures don't end up the way we thought they would? How should we feel when we aren't living up to the expectations of others? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 02 Aug 2021 | 10: Kickin' Rocks | 01:01:38 | |
In this episode, Darwin & Emory chat about rocks. More specifically, rock cairns. When do cairns & stick shelters go from being a necessary to a nuisance on our public lands? What’s the gray area between necessary use and leaving a trace consist of? Does a little harmless stack of rocks really make a big impact on the natural environment? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 16 Aug 2021 | 11: Backpacking Vs Thru-Hiking | 00:38:38 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined yet again by Einstein to debate the key differences between Backpacking and Thru-hiking. Are they even different? How so? Why do people seem to look down on one or the other, depending on their preference? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | 12: How Creators Make a Living | 01:02:48 | |
In this episode, Darwin & Emory open up about what a career as a media creator might look like. If you're interested in getting into creating outdoor media professionally, or are just curious about how some creators make a living, this is the episode for you! Darwin draws on his personal experience of six years as an outdoor media creator, and answers some common questions people have about how sustainable it is. How do I start? What can I expect for the first year? How will this affect my personal life? All of these, and more, answered on this episode!! Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more. | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | 13: We're Back! | 01:08:58 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of The Outdoor Evolution Podcast! Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | 14: Is Bikepacking Better? | 00:47:22 | |
In this episode, Einstein is back on the show to join Darwin in a discussion about all things bikepacking! Over the years we have occasionally shared our love of two-wheeled adventures, but this episode is fully-dedicated to why bikepacking/touring is so awesome. How is it similar/different to backpacking? Is it really that hard to transition from hiking to cycling? And finally... Is Bikepacking Better?? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 29 Nov 2021 | 15: Post Adventure Blues | 01:05:23 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by fellow 2021 CDT Thru-Hiker, Triple Crowner, and Wilderness Therapy Instructor Justin Helmkamp to talk about what happens after the hike (or adventure) is OVER. There's always a focus on the highs and lows during a long adventure, but what about the many difficulties folks can run into in the weeks and months after finishing something like a thru-hike? What can someone completing a long, meaningful experience expect when they get back home? What can you do to fight off the "Post Adventure Blues? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | 16: Backcountry Nutrition | 01:05:03 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Licensed Dietician and Valley To Peak Nutrition founder, Kyle Kamp, to talk about all things nutrition in the outdoors. Finding the perfect balance between a healthy diet & an efficient fuel source on a long-distance adventure can often seem impossible. Are the High Sugar & High Sodium foods we eat in the backcountry effecting our long term health? What are some good strategies to maintain a balanced diet on the trail? Is the "HikerTrash" Junk Food Diet we eat for months at a time really that bad for us? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 27 Dec 2021 | 17: JUST CREATE SOMETHING! | 01:10:00 | |
In this episode, Darwin is once again joined by Emory to talk about being a creator in the outdoor realm and dive into their own, personal creative journeys. Are you an aspiring Outdoor Media Creator? Are you thinking about starting a YouTube Channel, IG Account, Blog, or Podcast? Have you been wondering how to start your own creative journey? Well... This episode is for you! Even if you don't necessarily identify as an outdoor creator or aspire to be one, there's plenty to learn in this episode. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | 18: Burning Down the Trail | 00:41:18 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Einstein to discuss a growing issue in the Thru-Hiking and overall Outdoor Communities... Wildfires! Last year we saw the PCT completely shut down in early September, and watched as nearly every Southbound hiker who set off on the journey from Canada to Mexico had to end their hike early. This was just the most recent extreme consequence of the growing trend of wildfires, particularly in the Western US, and how they are affecting people's outdoor adventures. How will Wildfires continue to shape the future of thru-hiking? Has fire become a prominant feature of thru-hiking as much as the trail itself? What can we, as a community, do about it? Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||
| 07 Feb 2022 | 19: Dear Outdoor Industry | 01:11:08 | |
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Film Maker/Thru-Hiker Nick Greene to discuss what we "should" expect of the Outdoor Industry when it comes to stepping up for our Public Lands. Does a company that's in the Outdoor Industry owe anything to Public Lands? Why are we, as a community, not expecting this of the industry more? How can we, as consumers, change the landscape of where our money goes? These two filmmakers discuss their thoughts on all this and more. Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more. | |||