In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by the Trek, I am joined by Clay Bonneman Evans,

aka Pony, who is an author, longtime track writer, AT and Colorado Trail Through

Hiker, and an all-around interesting and very outspoken guy.

We touch on a wide array of subjects in this episode,

including some controversial matter,

such as the 12 tribes, aka Yellow Delhi,

Inch Worm's tragic death on the AT,

bringing a gun on a through hike, YouTube scam

artists, how privilege pertains to through hiking, barfing on poo, and way more.

Clay is a ball of energy and this episode will likely stir up some fun comments. But first,

if you've listened to Backpacker Radio, you know that both Chants and I are big fans of gossamer

gear. Manufacturers of lightweight backpacking gear and accessories.

Their packs carry comfortably, their roomy shelters protect in harsh weather conditions, and

their trekking poles are some of the lightest on the planet.

Gossamer gear is changing the perception of delicate ultralight gear.

Chaunts and I are both users of Gossamer gears packs and shelters. I use the Gorilla, their 40 liter pack on the

PCT and will be using their new model on an upcoming hike in Colorado and in the

Wind River High Route. I also use a handful of their accessories such as the Light

Flex Hiking Umbrella, which works for both sun and the rain, and the hipster, their

lightweight fanny pack. Chaunts is out on the AT right now, as you know, getting super chafed up and rocking gossamer

gears the one shelter, which is both roomy and light, weighing it at less than one and a half

pounds. It's the one you need as some have said.

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