Gear Priority Podcast with Justin Outdoors (Justin Outdoors)

Hi everyone! Welcome! This podcast is all about diving deep into the gear and technologies that help us be comfortable and confident on our outdoor adventures. We will be discussing tons of different aspects related to gear and bringing on great guests who are experts on a specific topic/item and who bring an interesting perspective to the conversation.

In this episode, Lloyd with Garage Grown Gear and I chat with Anastasia from Kula Cloth about how she turned peeing outdoors into a thriving business. But not just any business, one that is fun, inclusive, and supporting of LNT. Check out Kula Cloth at https://www.kulacloth.com or pick one up at GGG (https://geni.us/KulaCloth).

In today’s episode, I chat with Carl from the Backpacking & Blisters podcast about our experience at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Show 2024. We talk about the best gear we saw, trends of the show, and what we’re excited about for next year.

PackWizard: https://www.packwizard.com

Backpacking & Blisters Podcast: https://backpackingandblisters.com/

In this episode, I chat with Dan Durston to try and answer the question of what fabric is best for tents.

https://durstongear.com

On today's show, I chat with Chase Tucker of Chase Mountains to dive deep into why barefoot training might be a life game changer and talk about the best approach to start barefoot training and what not to do so that you can avoid injuries.

Chase's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChaseMountains

Chase's Training Program: https://chasemountains.io/ Popular Barefoot Options:

Lems Shoes: https://geni.us/LemsShoes

Xero Shoes: https://geni.us/XeroShoes

In today's episode, I chat with John Gage from Appalachian Gear Company about the benefits of alpaca wool and why it might be a merino killer.

Check out alpaca wool products here! https://geni.us/AppalachianGearCo

In this episode, Lloyd (GGG) and I chat with Joe from Farpointe Outdoor Gear about why Alpha Direct fabric is such an insanely cool product and why it is in such high demand.

👇 GEAR WE TALK ABOUT 👇 Farpointe: https://geni.us/FarpointeOG Garage Grown Gear: https://geni.us/GarageGrownGear

👇 GEAR WE TALK ABOUT 👇 Stake Sack: https://geni.us/allmansright-StakeSack allmansright: https://allmansright.com/

👇 GEAR WE TALK ABOUT 👇 Zpacks Offset Duo: https://geni.us/ZpacksOffsetDuo Zpacks Arc Haul: https://geni.us/ArcHaul Zpacks Plex Solo: https://geni.us/PlexSolo Zpacks Duplex: https://geni.us/DuplexZip

On today’s show, I chat with Steven from MyLifeOutdoors about the best and worst tents on the market right now. We don’t hold back and call out some tents we think are overrated or have had problems with.

Steven’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mylifeoutdoors

GEAR WE TALK ABOUT

• Naturehike Mongar: https://geni.us/Mongar2P
• Zpacks Plex Solo: https://geni.us/PlexSolo
• Durston X-Mid: https://geni.us/X-Mid2
  

In this episode, I sit down with Jesse and Carl to discuss whether the Jetboil is over rated, whether you need bear spray in grizzly country, and other backpacking gear hot takes!

👇 CHECK OUT CARL AND JESSE 👇 Backpacking & Blisters Podcast (Carl): https://backpackingandblisters.com/Backcountry Forward YT (Jesse): https://www.youtube.com/c/BackcountryForward

In today's episode, Lloyd and I discuss backpacking gear that is disrupting the industry.

👇 GEAR WE TALK ABOUT 👇

• Backpacking Accessories: https://geni.us/GGG-Accessories
• Culo Clean: https://geni.us/CuloClean
• Vest-Style Backpacks: https://geni.us/GGG-Packs
• X-Mid Tents: https://geni.us/X-Mid2
• One Bottle Hydration System: https://geni.us/OneBottle

GGG New Gear Page: https://geni.us/New-GGG

In this episode, I review the gear I used on a recent fastpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies.

Check out my gear list and PackWizard here: https://www.packwizard.com/s/QM_YGog

In today’s episode, I chat with Alex Lauver from Outdoor Research about waterproof-breathable fabrics. What does breathable mean? How is breathability tested? And what should people be looking for when it comes to a waterproof-breathable product?

On today’s episode, I am joined by Barry Roberts to talk about the technologies that go into making sleeping pads comfortable.

Check out the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT here: https://geni.us/EtherLightXT

In this episode, I chat with Phil Hitch (an engineer with MSR) about what factors contribute to a backpacking stove working well or failing. We talk about how fuel types and temperature affect stoves and the different technologies that can make a stove work better in less-than-ideal conditions.

In this episode, I chat with Mac from the Halfway Anywhere website. Mac compiles yearly surveys of PCT and CDT thru-hikers to figure out interesting stats like completion rates, injuries, and most popular gear.

In this episode, I dive deep into all the factors that can affect your sleep in the backcountry and provide tips for how you can optimize your sleep system.

👇 GEAR WE TALK ABOUT 👇 Exped MegaPillow: https://geni.us/MegaPillowTrekology 2.0 Pillow: https://geni.us/TrekologyPillowREI Helix Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/HelixSleepingPadEther Light XT Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/EtherLightXTThermarest Xlite Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/XliteNXTHammock Gear Econo Burrow Quilt: https://geni.us/HGEconoQuilt

In this episode, I discuss Rab’s new sleeping pad line and the technologies that set it apart from other sleeping pads on the market.

👇 GEAR WE TALK ABOUT 👇 Rab Ionosphere Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/RabIonosphere

In this Garage Grown Gear partnered episode, Lloyd and I chat with Jonny from Mayfly about his ultralight sandals and whether they are something you should consider for your next backpacking trip.

Check Mayfly Sandals Out Here: https://geni.us/Mayfly-GGG

In this episode, I sit down with Tayson and Brigham with Outdoor Vitals to discuss how backpacking gear is designed and taken from concept to production.

Check out Outdoor Vitals here ➡️ https://geni.us/OutdoorVitals

👇 GEAR WE TALK ABOUT 👇Defy SOS Device: https://geni.us/DefySOS

In this episode, I sit down with LNT Master Educator, Taryn Eyton, to talk about how to properly dispose of poop in the woods and the science behind the LNT principles.

LNT: https://lnt.org

Taryn's Blog: https://happiestoutdoors.ca

In this episode, I chat with Gabi Rosenbrien about the new tent fabric from Nemo. The fabric is called OSMO and has been incorporated in almost their entire backpacking line. The fabric has some impressive specification claims and we dive into the details around those.

In this episode, I sit down with Devin Ashby from the YouTube channel Backcountry Exposure to discuss the best and worst sleeping pads for backpacking that are on the market.

👇 GEAR WE TALK ABOUT 👇 Big Agnes Zoom UL: https://geni.us/ZoomUL Thermarest Xtherm: https://geni.us/xtherm Thermarest Xlite: https://geni.us/XliteNXT Sea to Summit Ether Light XT: https://geni.us/EtherLightXT REI Helix: https://geni.us/HelixSleepingPad Nemo Tensor: https://geni.us/NemoTensor Paria Recharge XL: https://geni.us/PariaRechargeXL Nemo Quasar: https://geni.us/Quasar3D

On today’s show, I chat with Brandon Bowers from Therm-a-Rest about the R-value standard for testing sleeping pad warmth. We dive deep into how the testing is performed, how it may differ from in-field performance, and the process for developing the standard.

👇 GEAR WE TALK ABOUT 👇 Bogler Trowel: https://geni.us/BoglerTrowel