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A Journey through 'The Anti-Gift Guide for Outdoor Lovers' with Alisha McDarris

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πŸ—“οΈ 11 December 2023

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast, host Martin engages in a captivating conversation with Alisha McDarris, a seasoned Travel Writer and Photographer. Together, they delve into a unique and thoughtful perspective on gift-giving through "The Anti-Gift Guide for Outdoor Lovers," curated by Alisha. This innovative guide challenges conventional ideas about presents, offering alternative, sustainable, and meaningful options that break away from the traditional norms.

Explore how Alisha's Anti Gift Guide aligns with her passion for sustainable travel and adventure on her blog, Terradrift. As the conversation unfolds, listeners will gain valuable insights into mindful and eco-friendly gift choices that resonate with the spirit of exploration and conservation.

Join us for an enlightening discussion that goes beyond the typical gift suggestions, as Alisha and Martin navigate the terrain of intentional and purposeful giving. If you're seeking a fresh approach to gifting that aligns with your values, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast for an engaging exploration of "The Anti-Gift Guide for Outdoor Lovers" and a new perspective on the art of giving.

Discover the unique perspective of "The Anti-Gift Guide for Outdoor Lovers" and explore sustainable, meaningful, and unconventional gift ideas. 🎁✨

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0:00.0

It's that time of year when we need to start thinking about what gifts to buy the outdoors person in our lives.

0:04.9

Do we ever stop and think about what not to buy them? Let's find out. We have with us today the pleasure of friend of the

0:19.4

podcast I mean it's been on before to talk about what I with what I'm saying might be the most useful

0:26.8

information out there on YouTube for backpackers or for outdoor people.

0:31.3

She's here to talk about the anti-gift guide. Alicia McDerris, welcome back to

0:36.4

Pop of her hikes. Hi, glad to be back.

0:41.5

Alicia, your YouTube's are always entertaining and educating. I saw this anti-gift guide and I said,

0:47.0

oh my, I said, there are so many people out there doing what to buy your loved one, your boss, your boyfriend, your your husband whatever your daughter if they're into the

0:55.0

outdoors too many of them but what you did I thought I'm watching this it's there's ten of them

1:01.6

and I thought all right I that one yeah I got four of that I got five of that I've gotten been given this so many times over the years

1:08.1

so what I like to do here first let's talk about this what inspired you to do an anti-gift guide?

1:15.2

Well, we do a, we're one of those blocks

1:18.2

that do a gift guide every year, right?

1:20.5

Several usually, because, you know, terror drift is about we do a lot of gear reviews but focus on sustainable gear so you know our ideas let's show people if they want to buy more sustainable gear. Some of the items we loved this year that we tested out. And so that's our gift guide and they're all things that we we've used ourselves and that we really like or we think our audience would really like after testing them, you know, so we definitely do those but I was just thinking personally I'm not a gift at the holidays person like I don't I don't want gifts I try to give my family not to buy me gifts

2:01.6

So I was like well what if we did an anti-gift guide? Like, what if we told people what not to buy? Like, even if you are buying your family gifts this year, which most people do, right?

2:14.0

Would it be funny if we said,

2:17.2

here are things that you shouldn't

2:19.6

get your outdoorsy friends?

2:22.0

And it turns out, yeah, yeah, well it's funny.

2:26.0

Because these gifts are bought with good intentions, right?

2:29.0

You know, when I was working in an office, you know, my secretary knew I love the outdoors, so every year I got something related to the outdoors.

2:37.0

Sure.

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