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The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

222 | Pack Essentials: Shelter & Sleep Systems

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

by Exo Mtn Gear

Sports, Sports:wilderness, Health & Fitness, Wilderness

4.42.8K Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2020

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

It is easy to get overwhelmed with gear choices. In this new "Pack Essentials" series, Steve & Mark discuss the essential gear for backcountry, backpack-style hunting, and how to select the right gear for your needs and budget. In this first episode of the four-part series, we discuss the topics of Shelters & Sleep Systems. If you've been wondering about floorless shelters vs double-wall tents, sleeping bags vs quilts, or other related topics, this discussion is for you. - Budget Gear List: https://exomtngear.com/budgetgear - Learn more & subscribe at: https://exomtngear.com/podcast - Contact us: [email protected]

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0:00.0

Well, thank you for tuning in today.

0:24.9

This is episode number 222 of the Huntback Country Podcast, and we're kicking off a new series

0:31.5

called Pack Essentials.

0:33.7

The goal of this series is to talk about the essential gear that needs to be in your

0:38.0

pack for backpack style hunting.

0:41.2

In this first episode, we're talking about shelters and sleep systems.

0:45.2

We cover these topics from a very high level, talking about the different types of shelters,

0:49.8

and then go into specifics, comparing pros and cons, as well as getting into particular

0:55.6

models that Steve and I have both had experience in.

0:59.7

This is a good recap if you're getting started into backpack hunting or into backpacking,

1:05.0

or if you're looking to make some changes and upgrades in your shelter or sleep system,

1:09.1

there's some great information in here for you as well.

1:12.1

Again, this is just the first of several episodes in the Pack Essentials series that's

1:16.6

going to be running throughout the month of May.

1:18.9

So be sure you hit that subscribe button to receive the future episodes in this series.

1:23.9

As always, we thank you for tuning in, and if you have any questions, comments, or feedback

1:28.1

for us, you can just email podcast at exo-mountaingear.com.

1:32.5

Alright, let's dive right in and start talking shelters and sleep systems.

1:38.4

Steve, welcome to the show.

1:43.2

Excited to talk shelters and sleep systems today, man.

1:46.5

Yeah, I think if you've been listening to the podcast at all, you know that we're both

1:51.1

gear junkies and shelter is a big portion of the pack.

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