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Podcast 029 | The Bohohobos’ Big Trek

by Backpacking Light on August 1, 2020 Podcasts

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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
Aïscha Tomasoa and Jesper Jensen – the Bohohobos

Aïscha Tomasoa and Jesper Jensen – the Bohohobos

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?

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    • Written by: Chris Cunningham and Ryan Jordan
    • Performed by: Chris Cunningham (acoustic guitar, lead and harmony vocals, harmonica), Chad Langford (upright bass), and Tom Murphy (mandolin).
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