Episode 29 | The Bohohobos’ Big Trek

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Summary

Featuring Aïscha Tomasoa and Jesper Jensen – the Bohohobos – and their epic trek through Scandinavia.

Also in this episode:

• Tahoe Rim Trail
• Relationships while backpacking
• Fastpacking and other gear
• Update on the new website project

Outline

• Catching Up
  • Andrew’s fastpack of the TRT
  • Ryan and Chase’s last backpacking hurrah?
  • On flying across the country during Covid-19
• Gear
  • Rogue Panda Zoro 65L
    • Note – orders are paused on this pack until the fall
  • Wild Ideas Bearikade Bear Canister
  • Tarptent Pro Trail Lithium
  • Ryan’s Fastpacking Kit
    • Thermarest Neoair Uberlight vs. Z Lite
    • Vargo Bot 700
  •  Skills
    • Andrew recently wrote an article about relationships
    • Ryan’s favorite book on relationships: Where the Mountain Casts Its Shadow
    • Acknowledgment – communication – needs
    • Emotional bank accounts
  • What’s New at BPL?
    • Recently announced plans for a major website upgrade.
    • Route-planning and navigation Masterclass – upcoming!
  • In the Forums
    • Lightweight Wood Saws for Backpacking
    • Are Tech Toys Spoiling the Wilderness Experience?
  • New Favorite Thing
    • Steripen Ultra
    • Outdoor Research Essential Face Mask (and a good summary of some science around face mask efficacy)
  • Interview: Aïscha Tomasoa and Jesper Jensen – the Bohohobos
    • Introduction
    • A thru-hike through Scandinavia
    • Starting and finishing
    • Resupply
    • No experience before starting the thru-hike
    • Knowing your limits and slowing down
    • Wading rivers – a challenge for beginning backpackers
    • Wildlife in Scandinavia
    • Interactions with the Sámi people
    • Gear
    • Most memorable moments
    • Low points
    • Routine and trail habits
    • Solving problems as a couple
    • What’s the next thru-hike?
    • Living as full-time hikers/creators
    • Working temp jobs
    • They enjoy the process of making content
    • Find the Bohohobos on Instagram, Facebook, and their website
  • Wrap-Up Convo
    • Knowing your limits
    • Anyone can backpack
    • Thank you Backpacking Light Member (since 2008!) Kendall Clement for helping us deliver this ad-free podcast to our community.

Resources

• Find the Bohohobos on Instagram, Facebook, and their website

Related Content

• The Vargo Bot 700 Review
• How to Maintain A Relationship While Backpacking  
• Lightweight Wood Saws for Backpacking
• Are Tech Toys Spoiling the Wilderness Experience?