Episode 84 | Satellite Messaging (ZOLEO)
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Summary
In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we interview Morris Shawn, President of Roadpost and Zoleo, about satellite messaging and the evolution of the Zoleo Satellite Communicator.
In this Episode:
- Durston X-Mid Pro 2 review updates (long-term performance)
- New reviews coming: ZPacks Duplex Zip & Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2P
- Evaluating CRUXES in the context of route planning (see the Trek Planning Masterclass)
- The Ultralight Giveaway is live! $7000 worth of ultralight gear prizes! Enter here.
- Interview with Morris Shawn (ZOLEO)
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