Episode 94 | Backcountry Cooking + SOS Buttons
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Summary
In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk about pressing the SOS button, as well as gear and best practices for backcountry cooking in ultralight style.
In this Episode:
What’s New at Backpacking Light?
- Enter the ZOLEO x Backpacking Light Giveaway before December 19 to win a free ZOLEO Satellite Communicator, one year of ZOLEO service, and a Backpacking Light Unlimited Annual Membership.
- December 13th Newsletter – SOS-button decision-making.
- Watch our latest Office Hours event and learn about how to manage animal encounters in the backcountry.
- We announced the dates for Trail Days Online 2024 – February 22, 23, and 24th! Interested in applying to become a speaker? Fill out the application here.
- Staff Picks 2023 was recently published!
Main Topics
- A decision framework to help you answer the question, “When should I press the SOS button on my satellite communicator?”
- Backcountry cooking gear, techniques, and best practices for solving the problems that come with carrying minimalist cook kits.
Featured Brands and Products
- Zoleo Satellite Communicator
- Packit Gourmet (Cook-in Bags, Boil-in Bags, Mylar Bags, and Cook-in Cozy)
- Trailcooking.com (Cozies)
- Hyperlite Mountain Gear (Repack Cozy)
- ShieldPro (Mylar Bags)
- Wallaby Goods (Mylar Bags)
- Toaks (550 Titanium Pot, 650 Titanium Pot)
- Evernew (0.6L Titanium Pot, 0.9L Titanium Pot)
- MSR (Titan Kettle, Trail Lite 1.3L Pot, Folding Spoon, Folding Fork, Pocket Rocket Deluxe Stove, Reactor Stove)
- Vargo Outdoors (BOT 700 Titanium Pot)
- GSI Outdoors (Halulite Minimalist Cookset, Halulite Boiler)
- Campsuds (Biodegradable Soap)
- Backpacking Light (Double-Walled Titanium Mug)
Links, Mentions, and Related Content
- Podcast: Episode 93 | Wilderness Emergency Rescue
- Podcast: Episode 84 | Satellite Messaging (Zoleo)
- Gear: Gear Guide: Satellite Messaging Devices (“Messengers”)
- Forum: Rehydrate Meals in Your Pot (featuring Backpacking Light Member Monte Masterson’s idea for lining an eating bowl with aluminum foil to minimize cleanup)
- Website: Trailcooking.com (owned and managed by Backpacking Light Member Sarah Kirkconnell)
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Credits
- Executive Producer - Backpacking Light; Show Director and Host - Ryan Jordan; Producer - Chase Jordan; Theme music: Look for Me in the Mountains 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), produced by Basecamp Studios in Bozeman, Montana.
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