Only Backpacking

We’ve been missing for a couple weeks, and we’re so sorry! We had some family emergencies to deal with, but we are back with more backpacking and more awesomeness! Today’s episode walks you through the easiest backpacking recipe ever! We also introduce a new segment called Bic’s Pick. So sit back, turn up the volume, and listen to another great recipe! As always, please check out our youtube video support for this recipe!

We missed our self-imposed deadline of getting this podcast out last week. We typically try to publish the podcast once a week, but that darn day job decided to get in the way of things! Anyways, in this episode we take a look at some of the main points of the Warbonnet Ridgerunner Hammock. We talk specs, mods, accessories, and my personal experiences with it over the last several years. Don’t worry, I’m not the kind of reviewer that gives only the good details of a product. I really put my gear to the test and I give the good with the bad. Show Links: Ridgerunner Hammock : https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/product/ridgerunner-hammock/ Underground Quilts : http://undergroundquilts.com/ Dutch Biners : http://www.dutchwaregear.com/dutch-biners-pair.html

As my 4 year old would say, everyone poops. With that said, not everyone knows how to properly poop in the woods. In this episode we take an in-depth look at how to do your business while backpacking when there are no latrines or pit toilets. In the episode we talk about different ways or methods to poop, and one of the most comfortable way is the toilet hammock! Below is the video tutorial I did a couple years ago on how to make one. Check it out, and thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a review.

Today we talk about a recent article online that examines the epidemic of our society not getting outside (link to article below). We also give you a fantastic dehydrated meal recipe for backpacking that you can easily DIY! This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe, like all my backpacking recipes, is delicious, easy to cook, and very inexpensive to make! Below I have posted the ingredient list and cooking directions, in addition I have also included a video tutorial for this recipe. Finally, for our episode gear tip, we look at a new company helping DIY backpackers of all kinds everywhere…Enjoy! Sweet & Sour Chicken Ingredient list: 2 cups instant white rice 2 cups white sugar 5 tbsps. ketchup 5 tbsps. apple cider vinegar 1 cup water 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 8oz can crushed pineapple 1 12.5 oz. can chicken 3 tbsp. corn starch food coloring – optional Start by making the sauce: Combine sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and water together in pot. Combine cornstarch with equal amounts water and mix with sauce before it boils Bring the sauce to a boil and then remove from heat. Add food coloring if desired Cook instant rice according to the directions on the box Drain the canned chicken and add to the sauce along with the crushed pineapple Add the cooked rice and mix everything together Place mixture on fruit roll trays in dehydrator and dehydrate at 160° until dry (approximately 10-12 hours)   Show Links: www.makeyourgear.com www.wimp.com/what-hiking-does-to-the-brain-is-pretty-amazing  

In today’s episode we take look at some of the not so obvious features of the ULA OHM 2.0 and Circuit backpacks. These two packs are generally considered some of the most popular backpacks for lightweight backpacking. If you are looking at these backpacks trying to decide which one to get, today we will help you decide which one is the right pack for you! Show Links: www.ula-equipment.com Midwest Backpackers  

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