Episode 17 - Pack It In
September 12, 2008 – 1:27 pm by cfilesOn this episode of Hike it All, we discuss what we carry with us when we go backpacking. We show you what fully loaded Ultralight and Lightweight backpacks contain.
Episode 16 - Gear Review - Gossamer Gear, The One
August 15, 2008 – 12:47 pm by cfilesOn this episode of Hike it All we review Gossamer Gear’s The One.
Episode 15 - All Tied Up
July 25, 2008 – 7:26 am by cfilesOn this episode of Hike it All Ryan shows us how to tie several basic knots. He covers the Overhand Knot, Square Knot, Sheet Bend, Fisherman ’s Knot, Bowline, Half Hitch, Tautline Hitch, Midshipman’s Hitch, Clove Hitch, Timber Hitch, Figure Eight Knot, and the Sheep Shank.
Episode 14 - Backcountry Cooking - Crab Salad on English Muffins
July 4, 2008 – 6:00 am by cfilesOn this episode of Hike it All we are cooking Crab Salad Sandwiches on English Muffins.
Episode 13 - You’ve Got to Hide Your Food Away
June 13, 2008 – 7:36 am by cfilesOn this episode of Hike it All we are going to show you a few methods to protect you and your food from animals. We cover using a bear canister and hanging your food using the PCT method.
Episode 12 - Backcountry Cooking - Breakfast
May 2, 2008 – 4:00 am by cfiles
On this episode of Hike it All, it is all about breakfast. I am going to show you how to prepare some of my favorite trail breakfast dishes; oatmeal, blueberry pancakes, and something called the Full Elvis.
Episode 11 - Get Physical
April 11, 2008 – 8:11 am by cfilesOn this episode of Hike it All Ryan and I discuss several ways you can get yourself into hiking/backpacking shape. We cover getting your cardiovascular system into gear and show you simple exercises that you can do at home to strengthen your muscles and joints. We also cover what role your gear plays in physically preparing for a hike.
Episode 10 - Gear Review - Golite Spike Tail
March 21, 2008 – 9:41 am by cfilesOn this episode of Hike it All we are doing another gear review. This time is all about shoes, we are reviewing the Golite Spike Tail.
Episode 9 - Tarpe Diem
February 29, 2008 – 3:40 pm by cfilesThis episode of Hike it All is all about tarp tents. We cover why you might want to use one, pitching a basic tarp tent between trees, how to setup a simple tarp shelter with trekking poles, and how several ways to use a poncho as a tarp tent. We also tell you about several commercial vendors that make and sell tarp tents.
Episode 8 - Gear Review - Jetboil Personal Cooking System
February 8, 2008 – 2:15 pm by cfilesOn this episode of Hike it All we review the Jetboil Personal Cooking System. We show you how to use it, what it can to, and cover all of the accessories that you can get for the system. We also cover some of the Jetboil’s competitors: the Firelite Titanium Esbit Wing Stove, the Snowpeak Giga Stove, and the MSR Reactor. In the end we give you the low down on what we like and don’t like then give the Jetboil our expert rating.
