The Campthropology Podcast

Justin "Justroc" Rimon is an LA based trekker + explorer, event producer, outdoor content creator, experiential marketer, former talent manager of celebrity dance group  I.aM.mE  Crew (MTV's ABDC Season 6 Champions) and former LA community manager at Gogobot/Trip by Skyscanner. Justin is the founder of Just Trek Crew, and is the host and producer of the Just Trek Podcast. Justin prid...

This week, Molly and I packed up our gear and headed deep into the desert...to Vallecitos Campground in Julian, California. Rumor has it the site’s hecka haunted, tucked beside an old cemetery and surrounded by stories that go way back. Armed with a K2 meter, a couple lanterns, pickle beer, and a healthy dose of curiosity, we set out for a night of ghost hunting under the stars. Let’s just say… we...

Veronika is the co-founder of Bardo Tea in Portland, Oregon, which specializes in single origin teas from China and Taiwan, along with the weekly practice of tea as meditation. She grew up in NYC during the 80s as a political refugee, and subsequently spent her early adulthood steeped in the NYC arts world. This story of her background, paired with deep spiritual practices surrounding meditation,...

Sir Campalot is a family-focused outdoor creator who shares his love for camping, cooking, and adventure. Camping with his wife, daughter, and two dogs, he explores different styles of camping, from Airstream Basecamp trips to car camping escapes. Based in Washington, he often journeys through the Pacific Northwest and beyond, taking road trips for longer adventures. His channel emphasizes the joy...

Jin Liu is a Southern California–based Snow Peak ambassador who loves good gear, stunning views, and documenting adventures through photography. Living with a congenital heart condition has shaped Jin’s style of camping—slower, cozier, and focused on simplicity. Instead of hauling tons of equipment or wasting precious time on setup and breakdown, Jin embraces gear that makes camping easy and meani...

Nate Matos started KōROGI last year, offering historical activations that share the interplay of Japanese and American camping styles, as well as offering unique Japanese camping brands in the US. I met Nate at Campfield’s SPW 2024 in Long Beach, Washington, not knowing he was the man behind much of the Snow Peak online communities. He was hosting a workshop on SP history and culture, detailing th...

Molly and Whitney have crisscrossed the country on countless solo road trips, camping in nearly every state and visiting more national parks, monuments, and coastlines than most of us can name. In this episode, they share unforgettable stories, practical tips, and essential safety advice that kept them going through their adventures. Both are members of the Camp. Homies Collective, and their journ...

Molly is back and were talking about REI. From the endorsement of Doug Burgum to the REI Union and everything in between. Ultimately REI is a brand we all know and love but what happens when that brand does something not so great? We discuss how we feel, what we would like to see in the future of REI, and whether or not we will continue to support our beloved Recreational Equipment Inc.

To kick off Season 2, we have Alex (@ap_fozz) back from S1E2! We recap what happened after the last podcast when we took our Subarus from Yellow Post camping in San Bernardino to Joshua Tree National Park via Berdoo Canyon (off road trail). We talk about our experience camping in Joshua Tree National Park and get a walkthrough of Alex’s Subaru Forester build.

So stoked to finally sit down with Tim, the mastermind behind @RealRigsRattle and co-admin of SoftRoadNation_Arizona, along with his amazing wife Consuelo, as we immerse ourselves in the stunning AZ National Forest near Flagstaff. Join us as we swap camping stories and birth an incredible million-dollar app idea. LOL! #trademark Episode starts at 25min 10 sec

Not only has Molly camped in almost every state in the US with Dewy (her Honda Element), but she is a WEALTH of knowledge when it comes to interesting facts from various historic places around the country. From coprolites (fossilized poop) to wombats, I learned so much while camping with Molly for a few days in the San Bernardino National Forest. Stick around for the second half of the podcast whe...

The theme of this episode is "You Don't Have to Suffer." In fact, you can make camping as luxurious as you want! In this episode, we sit down with Yessi and Edo to discuss their beautifully curated camp setup and how it came to be. They seriously spoiled Shelby and me on one of the most memorable camping trips I have ever experienced.

This episode is dedicated to Gio's pop "Nacho" who has come out to this part of sequoia NF since the 70's. May he rest in peace. In this episode I sit down with Tavo, Geo and Jonathan who have been coming out here to camp and hunt in Sequoia National Forest for over a decade. They share some pretty wild experiences they have had while spending time deep in in the woods. From helping lost travelers...

In this episode, I sit down with Murray, a forager (mainly mushrooms) from the Bay Area. Our conversation takes place in Sequoia National Forest, where we discuss his road trip down south, foraging, hammock camping, content creation in the outdoor space, and his ongoing search for morel mushrooms. The best place to find Murray Tiktok: mmmmmray

In this episode Ryan and I sit down in Cleveland National Forest and chat some of our favorite pieces of gear as well as some gear that just didn't work out for our style of camping. We have a few unexpected but welcomed visitors from a few campsites down (Shoutout Bob and Tim) who crash the episode but later end up coming by for some drinks and a hotdog.

In this episode we dive into the different styles of campground/camping from cabins to backpacking. There are a lot of different factors to consider when choosing a campsite such as amenities, reservations, accessibility, season, rules/ regulations, and availability just to name a few. While I could talk about this topic for hours or even days, haha, I tried to keep it short and hit the important...

I meet up with the owners of Cosmic Bloom Coffee Bree, Omar, and Luis in Vista, California and we completely nerd out on drinking, roasting and making coffee both in the shop and out camping. One of my favorite things to do while camping is waking up in the morning and making a delicious cup of coffee and 9/10 times that means Cosmic Bloom. Check them out at cosmicbloomcoffee.com

In this episode Whitney joins us to discuss coffee, camping, gear, and her yearly cross country roadtrip. Having been to 48 National Parks, Whitney has some pretty awesome stories! and Rolland shares a story about being vigilant when traveling.

Tyler and Kevin join us as we discuss up coming plans for a Campthropology travel series called Galavanting that aims to give a new perspective to travel and camping around the US.

FART RICH covers the basic categories of camping for beginners. These basics can and should be customized to your camping abilities and comfort level.

Picking up where episode one left off, Alex finally makes it up the mountain in the dark! On day two of the trip we decided to record EP 2 and Alex agreed to be our inaugural guest! Join us as we chat about beer, bikes, and graveyards while we enjoy a killer sunset while camping in San Bernardino National Forest.

Welcome to The Campthropology Podcast! In this episode Rolland introduces himself and gives some background as to how Campthropology came about, what it means, and answers questions from social media.