By Land Podcast

Text the show! Oregon Desert Trail Coordinator, Renee Patrick, joins the show to talk about what this 700-mile route through the Oregon desert offers, how it began, and what adventurers can expect to see in this incredible high desert landscape.  Renee is a highly accomplished long-distance hiker whose resume includes the Triple Crown and many others.  You'll learn how she approaches backpack...

Text the show! In this episode, you'll learn about onX Maps, a mobile mapping application for you phone.  From top to bottom, you'll come away from this chat with Dylan knowing what the company believes in and how their platform benefits the backcountry hunter.  Loaded with features and a well-designed interface, onX Maps delivers time and again. Show Notes and Links Introduction to Dyla...

Text the show! Will and Matt from Z Packs join me for this episode of The By Land Podcast to talk about Z Packs; what they offer, how they go about designing gear, and what is important to them as people making gear for other backpackers.  These two guys have been around the company for a lot of years and have a ton of great stuff to share. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to spend an hou...

Text the show! John Zahorian joins me to talk about how he manages to hike 50 miles per day and how he's come to live a minimalist life.  John is also one of the creators of Pa'lente Packs, a pack company that is intentional about being minimal and functional.  Show Notes and Links Introductions John’s background and how he built up to hiking 50 miles in a single day Proper hiking techni...

Text the show! After meeting and buying a tripod from Guillaume on Craigslist, I asked if he would be willing to join me for an episode to give some straight talk about photography.  My intent was to have a deep-dive tech talk, but he made me realize that before getting into the weeds, we needed to talk about photography from a holistic standpoint.  What followed during our conversation was nothin...

Text the show! Brandon McIntyre and Ashley Thick started Superior Wilderness Designs in early 2016 and promptly left to hike the Pacific Crest Trails with their handmade packs.   We touch on pack designs, how he got Brandon started, why, and what backpacking means to him.  If you're looking to get into the world of light to ultralight packs, you'll want to look into SWD. Show Notes and L...

Text the show! Joe Wilkins is the author of a recently published book called "Gates of the Arctic National Park: Twelve Years of Wilderness Exploration."  For more years than you and I can imagine, Joe Wilkins has explored, guided, trained Park Rangers, and helped educate as many people as possible about the riches of his beloved National Park.  You'll love hearing Joe talk about hi...

Text the show! Pillsbury (real name Mary) is a former PCT hiker and one of the founders of "2 Foot Adventures," a high-end pop-up gear shop located along the Pacific Crest Trail.  Each year, Mary helps dozens, if not hundreds, of weary Thru Hikers struggling with injury, gear troubles, and mental fatigue.   For some, 2-foot Adventures is a source of rejuvenation and encouragement, while...

Text the show! Jacob Moon was a full-time nurse before his adventure photography career kicked off.  He spent his days off exploring the mountains and taking incredible landscape images that he mostly kept to himself until a friend prompted him to post them to Instagram, and the rest is history.  In this episode, we discuss integrating family into the outdoors, managing risk, and learning to backp...

Text the show! Travis Avery of SAWYER joins the show to talk about what they offer and how their products solve the problem of filtering water.  I learned some things I didn't know previously, and I think if you're on the search for knowledge, this episode will suit you well.  Travis gives me a rundown of what they offer, how it works, and why their products are so popular.     Show Note...

Text the show! Chris McMaster of ULA Equipment joins the show to talk about the company, the history, and what makes ULA so unique. Show Notes and Links Intro to Chris and ULA  Origin story of ULA How Chris came to own ULA Design elements of ULA The Thru-Hiker buy-off What makes a ULA pack different Pack features Roll tops versus zippers ULA suspensions  Most popular ULA pack The benefit of weight...

Text the show! Mike McKnight is the first winner of the Triple Crown of Ultra 200 Mile races by having the lowest combined time of the Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, and Moab 240.  I asked Mike to come on the podcast to talk about what he does and how he does it.  Like most things, Mike didn't set out to run three races in three months, but that's what happened and because he stuck it out, he h...

Text the show! Chris Burkard is an adventure photographer, but he's also a family man.  He's made a name for himself photographing the life of surfers worldwide and in some pretty extreme environments, so I asked Chris if he'd be willing to come on the podcast to share his story and he kindly agreed. You're going to learn about photography in this episode, but you'll also...

Text the show! Skylar Ogren is the Head of Marketing for Enlightened Equipment and joins me on this episode to explain what exactly a "quilt" is and how it will benefit you in the backcountry.  You're about to learn what a quilt is, how it works, who Enlightened Equipment is, how down "fill" ratings impact your comfort levels and overall pack weight, and much more! Show No...

Text the show! Ellie was only a year old when her parents put her in a backpack and embarked on a dream hike on the Appalachian Trial.  Ellie spent just over six months watching the world go by at 3 mph through amazing landscapes while meeting the most amazing people in the Thru Hiking community.  She even learned to walk while on the AT!!! This is that story. Show Notes and Links Introductions  H...

Text the show! On this episode, I dive into a solo review of the Seek Outside Redcliff shelter.  This is a popular article on my website, so I decided to put it in audio format and let you listen to my review rather than read it.  I've had this shelter for a couple of years now and love it just as much today as I did when I first showed up at my door. If you're interested in switching to...

Text the show! Stephen Holley from SIXSITE Gear joins me to talk about the company he founded and what makes his products or brand different than his competitors.  I've known of SIXSITE for a while now and, like most, had questions about their offerings and why I might choose to purchase from them versus through someone else.    Show Notes and Links Intro to SIXSITE Gear How and why SIXSITE G...

Text the show! On this episode, Ryan Lampers joins me to talk about how he got into solo hunting, why he continues to do it, and what he gets out of it as opposed to hunting with a partner.  If you're a backpacker and ever find yourself in a situation where a friend can't go or maybe cancels at the last minute, and you question whether or not you should continue alone, then this episode...

Text the show! Brendon Weaver, a co-founder of Maven Built Optics, joins me to explain the basics of the optics world.  We talk about how to choose an optics, what goes into them, and what the numbers mean. If you're currently shopping, you won't want to miss this one! Support the show Thanks for tuning in!  Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byla...

Text the show! Ashli Baldwin joins me on this episode to answer an audience member's question about what it's like for women in the outdoors.  From gear to mindset, Ashli covers it all and offers great advice to women getting into backpacking. Show Notes and Links Introduction to Ashli Girls Weekend Article from By Land What’s it like for a woman on a long trail? Women in the outdoors Me...

Text the show! Taren Weigandt of joins me to talk about how to stay active in the outdoors with a family.  Taren is a blogger, hunter, mother of 3 (including twin boys), and a wife.  She was raised in a hunting family and has always led an active lifestyle even while raising a family.  If you're struggling to get outside because you have a family, or you're thinking of starting a family...

Text the show! On this episode of the By Land Podcast, I talk with Brad Neathery and Tyler Sharp from Modern Huntsman to discuss their campaign to create a biannual publication focused on telling the story of hunting through beautiful writing and photography. Show Notes and Links Introductions to Brad Neathery and Tyler Sharp What is the Modern Huntsman The origin story MH Why MH matters Who'...

Text the show! On this episode, I talk with Ashli from Gaia GPS about using your mobile device as a navigation tool.  If you're curious about mobile land navigation and not sure about switching to using your smartphone as a backcountry mapping tool, this episode is for you! Show Notes and Links Intro to Ashli and Gaia GPS What is Gaia? What is mobile mapping and navigation? Gaia GPS Features...

Text the show! On this episode, I talk with Kevin Time from Seek Outside about floorless shelters.  We discuss what goes into a shelter like this, how to use one properly, and the pros and cons of this kind of tent. Support the show Thanks for tuning in!  Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join my NON-SPAM newsletter Leave a Tip emory@byland.co

Text the show! On this episode, I talk with Scott Haugen about patience plays a part in his success with hunting.  We cover how to hunt Blacktailed deer in the general season and during the rut, techniques on how to do so, and what Scott is up to these days with his career.  If you're a hunter of any kind, you'll love this episode and enjoy what Scott offers his audience. Support the sho...