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    Explore " ten essentials" with insightful episodes like "Hike Essentials", "Unpacking the Secrets of Agile Backpacking", "Preparing for Outdoor Adventure with Special Guest Ray M from TSS_Hike ALOT", "The Ten Essential Things Needed in Hiking and Outdoor Adventures" and "Roaming Rocky: The Ten Essentials-Captioned Version" from podcasts like ""Hike", "Thenaturalmedic Adventures", "Thenaturalmedic Adventures", "Thenaturalmedic Adventures" and "Rocky Mountain National Park, Captioned"" and more!

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    Hike Essentials

    Hike Essentials

    Lori gets asked some hiking related questions from her daughter. She graciously agreed to be put on the spot and behind the mic.  Thank you, C!

    Links to some of the items mentioned

    Favorite Areas to hike:
    GSMNP Clingman's Dome Bypass Trail, Jump Off Trail, Charlie's Bunion
    Central Cascades Bachelor Mountain & Coffin Mountain, Battle Ax
    Hike's Season 1 episode on The 10 Essentials
    One of Hike's favorite Protein Balls recipes
    Treeline Review - Best Water Bottles for Hiking of 2023
    Treeline Review - What to Wear Winter Hiking
    Yaktrax vs Microspikes - which is better?


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    Unpacking the Secrets of Agile Backpacking

    Unpacking the Secrets of Agile Backpacking

    Video Version: https://youtu.be/0ZgWmD8vWGA

    Ready to take on your next backpacking adventure with ease and agility? We promise to equip you with the best tips and hacks in this episode. We kick things off with an honest discussion on the importance of choosing the right backpack, ensuring a perfect fit, and creating that all-important essentials list. We'll also touch on the importance of fabric selections for varying conditions, the flexibility of convertible pants, and the ultimate protection offered by sun hoodies and Merrells mid-length hiker socks. For those colder evenings, you'll appreciate our insights on the Mountain Hardware Down Puffy Jacket.

    Moving on, we delve into our highly recommended gear and equipment for your camping needs. We introduce some game-changers like Toak's long-handled titanium spoon, Sea to Summit's Xcup, a fuel canister, the Platypus quick draw water filter, and the River Country Trekker 2.2 trekking pole tent. Sharing our personal experiences, we'll let you in on some clever ways to cut down unnecessary backpack weight without compromising on essentials. With our tips and tricks, you're going to be able to up your camping game, making your backpacking experience much more enjoyable and far less burdensome. Buckle up for a journey into the world of lightweight and fast backpacking.

    A playlist of helpful videos! 
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKOiuwbqyZG8Csgg1geXG_gFXOSVnByOv

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    Products discussed above: 

    BRS Outdoor BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Alloy Miniature Portable Picnic Camping Gas Cooking Stove Portable Ultralight Burner Only 25 Gram
    https://amzn.to/37T72Dj

    Stanley Adventure Camp Cook Set - 24oz Kettle with 2 Cups - Stainless Steel
    https://amzn.to/3qBwILo

    River Country Products Trekker Tent 2.2, Two-Person Trekking Pole Backpacking Tent
    Amazon's
    https://amzn.to/3ICBZby

    Cnoc Outdoors VECTO 2L Water Container, 28mm Thread, Orange
    https://amzn.to/36stLWn

    FROGG TOGGS Men's Ultra-Lite2 Waterproof Breathable Rain Jacket
    https://amzn.to/3JissqP

    Amazon Essentials Men's Lightweight Water-Resistant Packable Puffer Jacket
    https://amzn.to/3GL45jY

    Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter, Fast Flow, 0.1 Micron EZ Clean Membrane for Endurance Sports, Camping and Backpacking, One Size, 8018006
    https://amzn.to/3Q8sF3t

    HydraPak Seeker - Collapsible Water Storage - BPA & PVC Free Camping Hydration Reservoir Bag
    https://amzn.to/3JqgqNG

    Sawyer Products MINI Water Filtration System
    https://amzn.to/3KgpbsU

    Featherstone Moondance 25 850 Fill Power Down Top Quilt Mummy Sleeping Bag Alternative for Ultralight Backpacking Camping and Thru-Hiking
    https://amzn.to/3JhIkdv

    REDCAMP Closed Cell Foam Camping Sleeping Pad, 22" Wide Lightweight Folding Camping Pad for Hiking Backpacking, 72"x22"x0.75", Blue/Grey
    https://amzn.to/3ivKieV

    Klymit Insulated Static V Sleeping Pad, Lightweight, 2.5 Inches Thick, Sleep Comfort for Backpacking, Cold Weather Camping and Hiking, Inflatable Camping Mattress
    https://amzn.to/3CPMdnV

    Platypus Quickdraw Water Filter
    https://amzn.to/3NUy5PS

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    Preparing for Outdoor Adventure with Special Guest Ray M from TSS_Hike ALOT

    Preparing for Outdoor Adventure with Special Guest Ray M from TSS_Hike ALOT

    I know many of you out there scouring Youtube, podcasts, and the rest o the interwebs are pondering the best ways of Preparing for Outdoor Adventure. It's almost memorial day week and the weeks ahead could hold many interesting outdoor adventures. It is easy to prepare once you know how. My friend Ray from the Texas Survival School and Hike ALOT will give us his best tips for getting prepared for any outdoor adventure whether you are a brand new beginner, an intermediate, or more of an expert outdoor adventurer. I am sure there is something to learn. Please check below for links to his content as well! 

    #outdooradventure #beingprepared #outdooreducation 

    Hello there! My name is Craig thenaturalmedic. On this podcast, I help you build the skills, understand gear choices and review trip destinations in a budget-friendly manner to help you enjoy the outdoors safely. I primarily focus on hiking and backpacking, but I am certainly not limited to those topics. Instead, I try to give you the best possible information based on my experiences and opinions from my decades of outdoor adventure travel. Thanks for being here!

    I try to keep active on social media in addition to my podcast. Plus, you can find my support links here: https://campsite.to/thenaturalmedicadventures

    You can check out any products I use, mention, or promote below. You should assume any links below provide me with some sort of compensation. If you click these, it helps support the channel at no additional cost. Thank you!

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    Texas Survival School: https://www.texassurvivalschool.com/index.php

    Hike-ALOT: https://hike-alot.com/classes/

    Hike-ALOT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hike-ALOT

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    The Ten Essential Things Needed in Hiking and Outdoor Adventures

    The Ten Essential Things Needed in Hiking and Outdoor Adventures

    Video version: https://youtu.be/7icqkCyJgA0

    When hiking and going on other Outdoor Adventures there are essential things needed in your gear. A group called the Mountaineers developed a list of these essential things you should carry on every outdoor adventure. Join me in this week's episode to learn more about items you should carry to help make your trip safe and be prepared for emergencies.

    Hello, there. My name is Craig, aka thenaturalmedic.  My mission with this podcast is to help you be safe while enjoying the outdoors.  I appreciate you being here. Feel free to review the podcast on your favorite directory or place you listen to podcasts!

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    Product links from this week's episode on the ten essentials.

    Navigation 

    Orienteering Compass - Hiking Backpacking Compass
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    Sun Protection

    Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide
    https://amzn.to/3wUd80O

    Insulation

    FROGG TOGGS Men's Xtreme Lite Packable Waterproof Breathable Rain Jacket
    https://amzn.to/36KZxhN

    Illumination

    Nite Ize Radiant 3-in-1 Mini Flashlight, Flashlight Lantern
    https://amzn.to/3J1AK63

    First Aid

    Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight Watertight .5 Medical First Aid Kit
    https://amzn.to/3NU3gKC

    Fire

    Insta-Fire Fire Starter Emergency Fuel
    https://amzn.to/3uWM66u

    Repair Kit

    Gerber Gear 30-000469N Dime Mini Multitool Keychain, Black
    https://amzn.to/3LELhFM

    Nutrition

    Sea to Summit X-Series Collapsible Silicone Camping Drinkware
    https://amzn.to/3K3s6FB

    Hydration

    Sawyer Products MINI Water Filtration System
    https://amzn.to/3KgpbsU

    Cnoc Outdoors VECTO 2L Water Container, 28mm Thread, Orange
    https://amzn.to/3K6BtnL

    Shelter

    S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer S.O.L. Heavy Duty Emergency Blanket, 5 x 8 ft
    https://amzn.to/3NKUsX4

    These links should give you some great ideas.  Again thanks for listening!  

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