In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by the trek, we are joined by the

invasive species to the podcast, otherwise known as the Real Hiking Viking. We hear all about his two month long stint out on the Jordan

Trail. He tells us about this trek, the region, its people, the food, and really just the experience

altogether.

We also chat about what went wrong on his long trail winter through hike attempt

and how he opted to swallow his pride instead of putting his life at risk.

I briefly touch on through hiking with your dog as part of today's

trek propaganda and we close out the show with a triple crown of new gear that we're excited to test.

It's a big show full of laughs, but first, if you've listened to

backpacker radio, you know that both Johnson I are big fans of gossamer gear,

manufacturers of lightweight backpacking gear and and accessories their packs carry comfortably the roomy shelters protect in harsh weather conditions and the trekking poles are some of the lightest on the planet

Gossamer gear is changing the perception of delicate

ultra light gear. Chaunts and I are both users of Gossamer Giers packs and

shelters. I use the Gorilla, their 40 liter pack on the PCT a couple years ago and will be using their newer

model on some shorter hikes this year.

I also use a handful of their accessories such as the LightFlex Hiking umbrella, which works great in both sun and rain, and the

hipster, their lightweight Fannie Pack. Chaunts is out on the AT right now, getting

super chafed up, and rockingossamer gears the one shelter which is both

roomy and light weighing less than one and a half pounds it's the one you need as

some upset listeners of this podcast can score It's the one you need, as some have said.

Listeners of this podcast can score an exclusive deal on Gossamer Gear products.

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