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42. Is Buying Used Outdoor Gear Worth It? with Colchuck Consignment
In episode 42 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of buying used outdoor equipment. In a few of my earlier...
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41. Protecting the Fragile Plants of Desert Landscapes with Jessica Esplin
In episode 41 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we get to talk about plants. More specifically, we do a deep dive into plants within a...
17 min read


40. Becoming Minimalist: Downsizing for Life with Aaron Owens Mayhew
In episode 40 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we discuss the process of becoming minimalist. Minimalism is very much an individual...
21 min read


39. The Benefits of Insect Proteins for Us, Our Pets, and the Planet with Wesley Cooper
In episode 39 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we get to talk about eating insects. While I’d love to do an episode on insect proteins...
18 min read


38. Is There an Alternative to Toxic Solvent-Based Gear Coatings? with Gabriella Whittaker
In episode 38 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we do a deep dive into a topic that I’ve been wanting to learn more about for quite some...
14 min read


37. Tips for a Low-Waste Thru-Hike with Ana Lucia Valencia
Is a zero-waste backpacking trip possible? What about a zero-waste thru-hike? Well, you are about to find out. In episode 37 of the...
22 min read


36. Building a Daily Outdoor Habit with Amy Bushatz
In episode 36 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss how you can start building outdoor time into your daily life and how spending...
22 min read


35. Tips for Making More Ethical Gear Purchases with Marie Wilson
In episode 35 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss what constitutes an ethical gear purchase and how consumers can make those...
20 min read


34. Small Dogs Hike Too with Jessica Williams
In episode 34 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are talking about dogs once again! Usually, when we are on the trail, we are used to...
29 min read


33. The Truth About Sustainable Shoes with Steven Sashen
In episode 33 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we are talking about shoes. This episode was actually born from a listener question! I...
31 min read


32. Sustainable Adventure Tourism: Guide Education Resources with Xenia Brundin
In episode 32 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we are talking about sustainable adventure tourism. Now, this is a fairly broad topic,...
19 min read


31. How Do You Know What You Can Recycle? with Courtney Lane
In episode 31 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we are tackling the topic of recycling. This isn’t necessarily niched to the outdoor...
20 min read


30. Outdoor Industry Involvement in Reforestation Projects with Mindy Crowell
In episode 30 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we are talking about reforestation projects! This is a really interesting and important...
20 min read


29. The Role of Environmental Regulation in the Outdoor Industry with Jeff Baierlein
In episode 29 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we are talking about regulation in the outdoor industry and what that looks like. Now,...
15 min read


28. How to Poop Outside with Monica Aguilar
In episode 28 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we talk about the all important topic of pooping in the woods. If you’re a backpacker,...
21 min read


27. Why You Need a Pee Rag (if you squat when you pee) with Anastasia Allison
In episode 27 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we explore the idea of using pee rags in the backcountry in a bit more detail. If you...
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26. Parkscriptions: Your Prescription to Get Outside with Todd Elsworth
Have you ever wished you could get a doctor’s note to go take a hike? Well, in episode 26 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss...
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25. What is Lead Free Fishing? with John King
In episode 25 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are discussing lead-free fishing. I’ve done a few fishing-specific episodes, mostly...
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24. Identifying Your Needs: Adventure, Gear, and Safety with Moose Mutlow
In episode 24 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss needs. More specifically personal needs when it comes to adventures, outdoor...
20 min read


23. What Does it Mean to be Climate Neutral? with Austin Whitman
In episode 23 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, I had the pleasure of learning the ins and outs of carbon and climate neutral...
19 min read
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