Adventure Made Podcast

Megan "Belay" Taylor is the owner of Belay Expeditions . She is a mountain climber, long-distance expeditionist, and extreme minimalist. Once entirely nomadic living only on the open road with her bicycle, She now calls Lake City, Colorado home. Belay turned full-time entrepreneur at the age of 35 even though her love for the great outdoors has been ironclad since she was 23. Her entrepreneurial endeavors came after the tumultuous yet life-changing decision to exit a life-long career in academia.Megan lives by and operates BELAY EXPEDITIONS by three values: BE Outside, BE Simple, and BE in Pursuit. She believes these three values coalesce for a life lived better. Hence the BE motto: BE You. Better. Belay credits her achievements and happy life to these three guiding values and motto.Quotes:"Where there is interest there is education""If you don't care about something you're not going to preserve it"Topics Discussed:How Megan got into mountain guidingHow she became an extreme minimalistWhy she considers her expeditions to be a "journey" Why her nickname "belay" has nothing to do with rock climbingHow challenging experiences in nature contribute to a higher quality lifeWhy she wants to own nothingHow her personal values of be outside, be simple, be in pursuit affect everything she doesWhy schools should require a field trip to landfillsWhy ecopsychology is so important for us all to understandHow epigenetics affect people's interest in the outdoorsWhy the best gear makes all the difference in your outdoor experienceWhat the "3 day effect is"Her required expedition gearWhy Belay quit social mediaResources Mentioned:Belay ExpeditionsBig Agnes Copper Spur tentSea to SummitBig AgnesJet BoilPatagoniaBook: Wild New WorldBook: Let My People Go SurfingBook: The Man Who Quit MoneyBook: The Outrage MachineThe Adventure Made Podcast is sponsored by Rewild Gear. Essential gear built for the great outdoors, designed to fuel your next adventure. Come find your wild at RewildGear.com!

Paul Lewis is the founder of FHF Gear, a high quality brand of hunting, fishing, and tactical outdoor gear. He is an avid fly fisherman, bow hunter, and retired law enforcement officer and SWAT Team Leader from Bozeman, MT. He has a bachelor of science degree in wildlife management from Montana State University. He started FHF Gear as a side gig by hand making gear for himself, teammates and hunting partners, which eventually turned into a full time business that was recently acquired by Meat Eater. Quote: "Always be willing to look at both sides of an opinion"Topics Discussed:How Paul started FHF GearHis creative process for gear designHow they test new gearHow the company has changed and grown over the yearsWhat it was like getting acquired by Meat EaterWhere Paul gets his creative inspiration for new gearHow their popular bino harness differs from others in the marketWhy conservation is so importantPaul's thoughts on predator reintroduction Why changing one's mind is a sign of intelligence His craziest adventure flipping a canoeEssential gear when venturing into the wildernessResources Mentioned: FHF GearInstagram: FHF GearFacebook: FHF GearYouTube: FHF GearPaul's personal Instagram Argali OutdoorsSeek OutsideSparten PrecisionMarsupial GearWeatherbyFirstLiteBook: Gates of Fire by Steven PressfieldBook: Extreme Ownership by Jocko WillinkBook: The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan HaidtBook: Fortitude: American Resilience in the Era of Outrage by Dan CrenshawBook: The Comfort Crisis by Michael EasterBook: American Buffalo by Steve RinellaPodcast: The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: Meat EaterPodcast: Bear GreasePodcast: Andy FrisellaThe Adventure Made Podcast is sponsored by Rewild Gear. Essential gear built for the great outdoors, designed to fuel your next adventure. Come find your wild at RewildGear.com!

Jess Caldwell is an outdoor educator, wilderness survival instructor, nature lover, and yogi. She's the founder of Wildkind Academy, an immersive program of outdoor education, training, and leadership development. We dive deep in this interview about Jess's wide ranging interests and experience. With a degree in Health & Wellness Promotion from Portland State University, a 25-year study as a Yoga teacher and as a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Jess has developed a holistic health & rewilding program for those seeking one-on-one lifestyle design, and she's one of the most fascinating people I've met in the outdoor space. Quotes:"Always listen to the inner calling of your soul" Topics Discussed: How Outward Bound helped create her love of nature and the outdoorsHow Jess started Wildkind Academy as a way to write off her outdoor equipment purchasesHow losing her father led her into the home funeral and green burial industry and becoming a death doula as part of HospiceThe difference between a “green burial” and a “conservation burial”How the funeral industry and cemeteries have become an ecological disaster How rituals and ceremonies are so important for both birth and death Why nature based coming of age ceremonies are essential for society and culture and how she's implemented these in her own familyHow a 7 day solo survival trip changed her lifeHow she finds a feminine balance in the male dominated outdoor industry How Wildkind Academy is helping people gain a new appreciation of nature and the wilderness through foraging, fishing, & huntingWhy she's moving away from the term “rewilding” and leaning into “wild integration” Why plant medicine might be the solution to overcome our environmental issuesWhy you always need to follow your intuition, especially in the outdoorsHow she has evolved from a "prepper" over the yearsWhat gear Jess always carries with herResources Mentioned: Wildkind AcademyWildkind FacebookWildkind InstagramJess on InstagramJess on TiktokOutward Bound  Nature is Metal Instagram account  Survival University JetBoilWazu Gear War Bonnet OutdoorsBook: Diana, Herself: An Allegory of Awakening Book: The Four Agreements Book: The Lion Tracker's Guide to LifeBook: The Comfort CrisisThe Adventure Made Podcast is sponsored by Rewild Gear. Essential gear built for the great outdoors, designed to fuel your next adventure. Come find your wild at RewildGear.com!

Adam Gall shares his work in the outdoor industry, from working with wolves in the wild to managing client expectations when guiding hunts. He also shares some of his favorite gear brands and books that have significantly impacted him. Adam grew up in Caledonia, MI. When he was 20 years old, he moved to Idaho, where he fought fire for USFS. He was hired as a wolf biologist in Idaho with the Nez Perce Tribe for about five seasons. Adam is the owner of Timber to Table Guide Service and Dark Timber Outfitters in Hotchkiss, Colorado, which he started with his wife, Anastacia, in 2015. In 2017 they expanded with Dark Timber Outfitters. Hired as a public high school science teacher in Hotchkiss, CO, Adam resigned from teaching and began guiding fishing and hunting trips. He is involved in numerous state wildlife and conservation efforts with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Adam and his wife have two daughters, Penelope and Olympia, ages 9 and 5. Quotes:"Anybody that hunts is going to get humbled over and over and over again."Topics Discussed:The origins of Timber to Table Balancing hunting and guiding Building the businessFood educationThe varying attitudes of hunting by regionThe importance of being in natureChallenges to conservation management Global changes to the environmentMemorable hunts Tackling a wolf Wolf re-introduction controversyGear to carryFavorite booksResources Mentioned:Timber to Table Guide Service Dark Timber Lodge Instagram:  @timbertotable Kenetrek BootsFirst LiteEberlestockKuiuMystery RanchExo Mtn GearBuck KnivesKershaw KnivesBook: The Frontiersman by Allan EckertBook: Undaunted Courage by Stephen AmbroseBook: The Ninemile Wolves by Rick BassPodcast: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers with Hal HerringPodcast: Mountain & PrairiePodcast: Smartless The Adventure Made Podcast is sponsored by Rewild Gear. Essential gear built for the great outdoors, designed to fuel your next adventure. Come find your wild at RewildGear.com!

Stu Shank is the Co-Founder and CEO of Reiff Knives, a new direct to consumer, family-owned American made knife company, Last summer, I first became aware of them when they launched a very successful crowdfunding campaign to back their knives. I was super impressed with their branding, marketing strategy, and, most importantly, the quality of their blades.My brother Adam and I had the pleasure of hanging out with Stu and his brother Ben last month at Blade Show Texas, and all four of us really hit it off over drinks talking about family-owned businesses, the outdoor industry, and our passion for creating high quality, American made products. Quotes:"Be passionate about what you do.""If you're going to be stressed out about something, it might as well be your thing and not somebody else's." Topics Discussed:Stu's background & previous work experience Starting a family businessGoing full time with Reiff KnivesWorking in the outdoor industryFrom conception to launching a companyNavigating a Kickstarter & pre-ordersKnife designingBeing a steel nerdThe "perfect" knifeG10 handle benefitsAmerican MadeDrop point vs. Tanto Crowd FundingIndustry relationshipsBeing in love with the outdoor experiencePersonal responsibility for natureBuilding quality productsPrincipals, ethics & a moral compassScaling a startupBuilding a generational businessEssential outdoor gearCPM3V SteelResources Mentioned:Reiff KnivesInstagram: Reiff KnivesFacebook: Reiff KnivesYoutube: Reiff KnivesKickstarted: Reiff KnivesESEE KnivesTuff Possum GearThe Hidden WoodsmenWarbonnet OutdoorsStargazer Cast IronBook: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Book: Ishmael by Daniel QuinnBook: The Bible

Reuben Bolieu shares about his many travel adventures over the years and how it's shaped his outdoor lifestyle and work. He also shares some woodsman hacks, favorite gear, knives, and why we should care about spending time in nature. Reuben is an adventurer, writer, photographer, musician, world traveler, and survival instructor for Randall's Adventure & Training, the makers of ESEE knives. He's spent most of his life hiking and backpacking through the wildernesses of the world. He's traveled abroad in extreme environments, from the cold climate of Alaska to the desert heat of Egypt & Jordan and the humid conditions of Southeast Asia & South America. Reuben continues studying survival techniques, construction, and use of knives and edged tools from South America, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, New Zealand, and numerous countries in the South Pacific and Scandinavia. He's a part-time knife designer and created the TOPS Knives C.U.B. and ESEE Knives RB3. He has published many articles on survival, knife and tool use, woodcraft, shelters and remains a lifetime survival student.Quotes:"Like laughter, the next best free medication for anything is to be outside, to be outdoors." Topics Discussed:Getting into the outdoor industry"Peak Bagging" The glory days of Forums Knives & the backpacking communityThe necessity of signaling Altitude sickness & preparationPacking your fearsTrail runners & moccasins Thin polyester dress socks for hikingHaving strong anklesRewarming cold extremities Breaking the gear rulesAvoiding the "ugly American" stereotypeClimbing mountainsKnife preferences Resources Mentioned:Adventure Ready BrandsGossamer GearTuff Possum GearWazoo Survival GearUberlebenVictorinoxPlatypus MoraknivTOPS KnivesAsolo BootsS.O.L.Wilderness AthleteCoalcracker Bushcraft Randall's Adventure & TrainingESEE KnivesReuben BolieuAdventure Food GuyLMNTDave CanterburyJames GibsonBook: The Ultralight Backpacker by Ryel KestenbaumBook: Beyond Backpacking by Ray JardineBook: S.A.S. Survival Handbook by John WisemanBook: Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties by D.C. BeardBook: Camping and Woodcraft by Horace KephartBook: Woodcraft and Camping by George Washington SearsBook: Bushcraft by Mors Kochanski

Seth and David recount this year's SHOT Show experience, what they expected, learned, company updates, their favorite part of Vegas, and what they're excited about in the months ahead. Seth and David Spears are two of the four founding brothers of Rewild Gear. They are deeply passionate about helping others get back into the great outdoors, living an adventurous life, and being conservational stewards of the land. Topics Discussed:Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade ShowHighlights & expectationsGetting into retail & wholesaleROI & expensive booths Fulfilling pre-orders New product ideas"Unwilding"PricingProduct feedbackNewest product releaseLas Vegas experienceNext trade showResources Mentioned:Rewild GearSHOT ShowESEE KnivesWhite River KnivesNational Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Reuben BolieuShane AdamsThe Sand Dollar LoungeJason TietzInstagram: Jason TietzEpisode 5 with Jason TietzBlade Show TexasBlade Show AtlantaAguila Ammunition 

Jordan Jonas shares his experience on the survival reality TV show Alone. He gives a firsthand look at his life, telling stories of hitching train rides and befriending hobos, living in Siberia, falling through ice, and how his many life experiences prepared him for the outdoors and have contributed to his success. Jordan is a Wilderness Living & Self-Reliance Expert and the Winner of Season 6 of the History Channel's popular survival reality show, Alone. He grew up in the mountains of Idaho, and as a young adult, he spent a year riding freight trains across the US, where he learned to navigate both rural and urban environments. Jordan spent ten years in Siberia, where he lived with fur trappers and traditional nomadic reindeer herders, which is where he learned the art of primitive survival. During his time on Alone, he spent 77 days in the Arctic while also successfully hunting a bull moose, a wolverine, dozens of rabbits, squirrels, grouse, and numerous fish that he survived on. Quotes:"Take the time to think deeply about what matters to you and organize your life around that." Topics Discussed:The mindset required for AloneConfronting inner turmoil before going into the wild77 days in the wilderness Focusing on the "present" rather than worrying about the futureGrowing up on a farmHitchhiking & HobosWaiting on trains & entertaining yourselfLiving in Siberia & fur trappingThe "Old Believers" Preparing for AloneSnaring Groundhogs Hunting for meatHow life has changed after winning AloneJordan's wilderness schoolConservation thoughts Life lessons from the outdoorsFalling through the ice in SiberiaEssential gear for the outdoors Resources Mentioned:Website: Jordan Jonas Instagram: Jordan Jonas Facebook: Jordan JonasYouTube: Jordan JonasDocumentary: Happy People: A Year in the TaigaBook: The Gulag ArchipelagoPodcast: Hardcore HistoryPodcast: The Fall of CivilizationKifaruSitkaKryptek

Patrick Schaefer joins the show for a great conversation about how the outdoors and hunting has positively impacted his life, even helping him cope with losing a parent at a young age. Patrick dives into his favorite outdoor brands and podcasts, balancing the responsibilities of life while still doing the things he loves and appreciating nature's divine design. Patrick  is a husband, stepfather, and fireman holding the rank of Battalion Chief, an avid outdoorsman, and a DIY public land hunter who spends regular time in the wilderness of Texas, Colorado, and Alaska. Quotes:"Try to leave everything better than you found it." Topics Discussed:Getting started in the outdoorsGod, nature & appreciation Losing a father at a young ageBecoming a FirefighterWorking through depressionThe importance of mentorsBeing the father, you didn't haveLand stewardship & being environmentally conscious Balancing work, family & huntingEncouraging kids to love the outdoorsHunting in Colorado & Alaska Favorite gear & brandsResources Mentioned:Instagram: Patrick SchaeferKatadyn Water FiltersKUIUFirst Lite4OceanBook: Extreme Ownership by Jocko WillinkBook: Lone Survivor by Marcus LuttrellPodcast: The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: The Meat EaterPodcast: Anglers Happy Hour

Seth gives a recap of 2021 for Rewild Gear and the Adventure Made Podcast, including the most popular gear and brand recommendations from guests, along with the most popular podcasts and book recommendations. Seth also provides a look ahead to 2022 and offers his best advice.  Seth Spears is the CEO and Founder of Rewild Gear and the host of the Adventure Made Podcast. Seth is a world traveler, water lover, and all-around adventurer. Quotes:"Turn off your phone and see the natural world for what it is."Topics Discussed:2021 recapCompany highlightsMost popular gearSupply chain issuesProduct updatesGear recommendationsMindset & knowledgeDehydration & almost dyingBrand recommendationsAdvice for 2022Resources Mentioned:Instagram: Seth Spears Sawyer Mini Water FilterGasper 4 KnifeNalgene Water BottlesHydro Flask Water BottlesKlean Kanteen Water Bottles Trailside Utensil Book: Extreme Ownership by Jocko WillinkBook: A Sand County Almanac by Aldo LeopoldBook: The Comfort Crisis by Michael EasterBook: Dune by Frank HerbertPodcast: The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: The Rich OutdoorsPodcast: The MeatEaterPodcast: Kifarucast PatagoniaHilleberg TentsKifaru InternationalESEE KnivesSitka GearFirst Lite

Wes Siler joins the show for a diverse conversation surrounding  several controversial topics, including population control, the reintroduction of wolves, his war on the NRA, why he hates Toyota Tacomas, and many more. Wes is a columnist for Outside Magazine and an adventure travel writer. He is an outdoor adventure subject matter expert on CNN, CBS, ABC, and Fox News. His articles and expertise have been featured in Wired, Newsweek, Popular Mechanics, Outdoor Life, GQ, Road & Track, and Playboy. He is the founder of the motorcycle website Hell for Leather and the outdoors site Indefinitely Wild. Wes lives in the mountains of southwest Montana with his wife Virginia and their three rescue dogs. His testicles are the subject of Glenn Beck's most recent book. Quotes:"Less is more.""Never argue with a man who buys ink by the barrel."Topics Discussed:How Montana has changedGetting into travel writingRisk, danger & the outdoorsHealthcare problems The North American Model for Conservation (hunting)The biggest threat to conservationWolves and the reintroductionChronic Wasting Disease (CWD)Anatolian ShepherdHunting bearsCrossing the Mexican borderLessons learned from the outdoorsAlaskan Caribou hunt6 lbs base pack weightFavorite brandsTruck recommendations Resources Mentioned:Beyond ClothingSitka GearFjallravenFilsonHyperlite Mountain GearGo Fast CampersConrad AnkerNational Rifle Association (NRA)Instagram: John Barklow Instagram: Indefinitely WildOutside MagazineWes SilerWes's NewsletterInstagram: Wes SilerTwitter: Wes Siler Author: Mark Warren

Daniel Vitalis joins the show for a fascinating conversation about connecting to the natural world through food and how to positively impact our environment, communities, and family by learning practical lessons and outdoor skills to improve our lives in an overly digital and virtual world. The topics covered are broad, ranging from the local food model to Otzi the Iceman.Daniel is a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, podcaster, writer, lifestyle pioneer, hunting guide, and ancestral living advocate. For ten years he lectured around North America and abroad, offering workshops that helped others lead healthier, more nature-integrated lives. After learning to hunt, fish, and forage as an adult, Daniel created WildFed to inspire others to start a wild-food journey of their own.Quotes:"It's just important to do something in nature that isn't mediated through a phone or a computer or some kind of augmented reality device." Topics Discussed:Growing up in natureThe local model of foodBeing connected to the landscape Keeping resources in your communityA global economyAncestral living & TranshumanismLiving in a virtual worldThe meaning of Rewilding Developing skillsOrwellian societyOtzi the IcemanA  natural lifestyle & how it's good for the environment Near death experiences in the wildBeing humbled by natureEssential gearResources Mentioned:  Website: Daniel Vitalis Website: WildFedPodcast: WildFedPodcast: ReWild YourselfInstagram: Daniel VitalisInstagram: WildFedFacebook: Daniel Vitalis Facebook: WildFedSurThrival Steven RinellaWeatherWoolBoreal Mountain AnoraksKing of the MountainPendletonGoRuckOriginBook: DuneBook: Nutrition & Physical DegenerationBook: Fahrenheit 451

Derek Wilson is a 5th generation rancher living in Idaho. He's a former software executive who left everything to rescue his family farm which radically changed his life for the better. He's the host of the Primal King podcast and a business coach who teaches that anything is possible through the 3 pillars of Liberation, Lifestyle, and Legacy. Quotes:"So much more is lost in being scared than taking courageous action" "We live a life by default" Topics Discussed:Life growing upLosing a parentMoving to a ranchMaking tough decisions & creating your pathFrom granite showers to not having a kitchenHaving moments of clarityGrowing up differentlyDesigning the lifestyle you want to haveIsolation & community Raising kids in the mountainsWorking harder before you can work smarterThe process of getting "good" at thingsGetting better through struggleManaging expectationsHow to reconnect to natureConservation & urban expansionGrowth - the pros & consLessons learned from ranchingSelf-sufficiency Business becoming personalGrass vs grain-fed beefTrust, marriage & taking risksResources Mentioned:Click FunnelsRussell BrunsonShow: Yellowstone Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark MansonBook: Think Bigger Podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: Impact TheoryPodcast: School of GreatnessCross O MeatsPrimal KingInstagram: Primal King

Jason Holliday is the host of the Harvest Holliday podcast, an amateur ATV racer, competing in 2 hour cross country endurance races at both local and national level.  He is a lifelong  bowhunter for over 30 years, a newbie western archery elk hunter since 2019, and has hunted elk in Colorado that past 3 years. In his day job he is a financial representative dedicated to helping others put a written financial plan together so that they can achieve their long term goals for retirement. Quotes: "The mountains escalate that feeling of wanting to belong."Topics Discussed:Growing up hunting in OhioGoing to Colorado for the first timeEmbracing the sound of silencePublic land huntingWhitetails, Mule Deer & ElkGlamorization vs. realityAlone in the mountainsHauling meat out of the Whitetail woodsDeer CampBeing in the woods at 12 years oldThreats to wilderness & conservationFailing & learningThe importance of a rangefinderFavorite brandsEssential outdoor gearResources Mentioned:Website: Harvest Holliday Instagram: Harvest Holliday Sitka GearKifaruGarmin inReachHoyt BowsEaston ArrowsIron Will BroadheadsAAE Fletching Instagram: Aron SnyderCrispi BootsOutdoor Edge Havalon KnivesTyto KnivesOnX MapsLone Wolf Custom GearRocky Mountain Elk Foundation LeathermanMovie: Jeremiah Johnson Movie: A River Runs Through ItPodcast: KifaruCastPodcast: Gladiators UnleashedPodcast: Backcountry RookiesBook: Where the Red Fern GrowsBook: Fred Bear's Field NotesBook: The Comfort CrisesBook: Tough

Cary Jack is a lifestyle entrepreneur, author, podcast host, professional actor/model, biohacker, eco-warrior, martial artist, humanitarian, and philanthropist striving to make a positive impact on this planet. He split time growing up on the beaches of Sarasota, Florida, and in the mountains of Red Lodge, Montana where he first learned the art of a balanced lifestyle. His passions include traveling, martial arts, soccer, entrepreneurship, and selflessly giving.He is the founder & host of The Happy Hustle Podcast, whose mission is to educate, inspire, and entertain, while reminding you to enjoy the journey, not just the destination, as you Happy Hustle for a life of passion and purpose. Quotes:“I am focused, I am disciplined.” "Your environment largely dictates your happiness." Topics Discussed:Early life & career pathBalancing responsibilities & being happySoul Mappin' System:Selfless serviceOptimized healthUnplug digitallyLoving relationshipsMindful spiritualityAbundance FinanciallyPersonal developmentPassionate hobbiesImpactful work - what one-word problem do you solve? Who do I solve that problem for? What is your uniqueness & how can you exploit that in the service of others?Nature connectionDiscipline - the cure-allMountains vs beachesDigital detoxingConservation issuesThe problem of plasticBecoming a conscious consumerHunting & meat procurementEncountering a mountain lion Getting a scarf out of a bar fightCary's favorite outdoor gear & brandsWhat does success look like for you?Resources Mentioned:Website: The Happy Hustle Website: Cary JackInstagram: Cary JackTwitter: Cary JackFacebook: Cary Jack Facebook: The Happy Hustle Happy Hustle Assessment Sustainable Breakthroughs Ecopreneur Montana Mastermind Book: Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan MillmanPodcast: Entrepreneur on FireFilm: SearspiracyWellnesse2% for Conservation 1% for the Planet Trailside Utensil PatagoniaCarharttThe North FaceKeltyKeen Footwear4OceanTropic Feel

Rewild Gear co-founders Adam and David host this week's episode of the Adventure Made Podcast. They discuss what it takes to camp with kids, necessary preparations, instilling a love of nature, respecting the outdoors, favorite tips for family camping, and a whole lot more. Quotes:"This may not be the most fun for you, but it's going to pay dividends down the road." Topics Discussed:Camping with kids & preparations Getting kids outdoorsActivities and natureWhen to introduce fire & knives Respect for firearmsFall time & getting outsideFavorite knivesTeaching knife safetyCuriosity - the good & the badFavorite family excursionsDisconnecting & reconnectingHow many nights to camp with kidsMaking memories in the outdoorsKids, conservation & taking care of our planet Adam & David's Wild Tips for family camping Resources Mentioned:Kifaru Slick BagMontana Backpacking TripKids Camp Chairs Episode 16: John Roulac Dakota Fire Hole

Founder, CEO, and Adventure Made Podcast host Seth Spears does a deep dive solocast about Rewild Gear, the company mission, goals, history, current & future products, and more. Quotes:"Quality over quantity."Topics Discussed:How Rewild Gear got startedBringing an idea to lifeBranding & the company nameRewilding & changing landscapesThe definition of "Rewilding."Mission & goals The "fire in the belly."Our brain as a spongeResetting in natureConservationProduct line creation & designKnife as the first toolResources Mentioned:WellnesseBlade ShowYellowstone Wolf ReintroductionThe Gasper RiverGranite CreekYellow StoneThe Gasper 4The Granite GrillTrailside UtensilTinder Ridge Ferro RodFirelight BellowsMountain Trucker HatRewild Gear InstagramRewild Gear FacebookRewild Gear TwitterRewild Gear Linkedin

Joel Runyon is an endurance athlete and entrepreneur. He's the founder of IMPOSSIBLE ®, a performance lifestyle brand dedicated to helping people push their limits and do something impossible. In 2017, Joel became the youngest person to run an ultra marathon on every continent while raising $200k+ for education non-profit initiatives around the world.Quotes:"What is the most difficult thing you can do relatively soon?""How you do anything is how you do everything."Topics Discussed:Early beginnings of life & entrepreneurship The start of IMPOSSIBLE Getting into endurance racing Not being able to get a job at StarbucksSoftening failure - good or bad idea?The stories we tell ourselves that hold us back Quitting not being an optionUsing commitments to accomplish goalsBuilding trust with yourselfOverriding painGoal setting - the IMPOSSIBLE ListFinding hard things that are worth doingAsking the question - "What would make my life a good story?" Running a marathon on each continentLessons learned from nature & our relationship with it Getting stuck in Doha, Qatar, without a passport Resources Mentioned:Book: A Million Miles in a 1000 Years - Donald MillerBook: Kiss or Kill: Confessions of a Serial Climber - Mark TwightBook: Mindset Podcast: Lex FridmanPodcast: Michael MaliceJoel's websiteJoel's BlogJoel's Performance Apparel + SupplementsJoel's Fitness TrainingJoel's PhilanthropyJoel's InstagramJoel's TwitterJoel's FacebookIMPOSSIBLE Instagram IMPOSSIBLE Twitter IMPOSSIBLE FacebookIMPOSSIBLE YouTubeCamelbakOncloud shoesShot BloksPatagoniaGORUCK BagsArc'teryx

Tim Corcoran is the founder of Purpose Mountain, where he offers Nature-Based Purpose Guidance to support people with a love for wild nature who feel a deep yearning to discover their purpose. Tim also serves as co-Director of Twin Eagles Wilderness School, an organization he co-founded with his wife, Jeannine Tidwell, in Sandpoint, Idaho, in 2005, dedicated to facilitating deep nature connection mentoring, cultural restoration, and inner tracking.A leader of vision quests, holistic rites of passage, and men's groups, Tim has been facilitating spiritual initiations in the wilderness since 1999. Healing the cultural rift between the mainstream and indigenous cultures, transformational consciousness work, the spiritual journey, ancestral work, deep nature connection, family, and health are all deep commitments in his life. Tim is a heart-centered father of two brilliant sons and husband to a magnificent wife, and lives in pristine Sandpoint, Idaho.Quotes:"A healthy connection to nature is essential for us as human beings." "We can't be in the container and be the container at the same time."Topics Discussed:Being in the woods as a childFinding one's purpose in lifeEmbracing sensitivityThe "sacred wound" becoming the "sacred gift"The importance of being connected to the earthExperiencing inner peaceAssessing life & leaving a legacyDiscovering our gifts and serving othersVision Quest & its purposeTransitioning from childhood to adulthoodUtilizing mentorsTransformations & integrationsFacing jealousy, abuse & bullying The journey of fatherhoodThe idea of "getting back to nature"Living in an urban environmentCommunity being artificially manufacturedLearning to deal with conflict Resources Mentioned:Book: Black Elk SpeaksPurpose Mountain Twin Eagles Wilderness School

Arthur Haines is a hunting and recreation guide, forager, ancestral skills mentor, author, public speaker, and botanical researcher. He grew up in the western mountains of Maine, a rural area that was home to swift streams known for their trout fishing. He spent most of his childhood in the Sandy River Valley hiking, tracking, and foraging. Arthur now runs the Delta Institute of Natural History in Canton, Maine, where he teaches human ecology, focusing on the values of foraging, wildcrafting medicine, and primitive living skills. He continues to spend a great deal of his free time practicing his skills as a modern hunter-gatherer. In 2017, he authored "A New Path", a comprehensive work on nature connection and rewilding, detailing how to incorporate ancestral practices into modern living. As a research botanist for the Native Plant Trust, he completed an inclusive flora of the New England region titled "Flora Novae Angliae" and has authored over twenty publications in peer-reviewed journals and books, including naming species of plants new to science. His series of YouTube videos has inspired thousands of people interested in foraging wild edible and medicinal plants. Quotes:"Don't jump to a solution.""There's consequences to people going into the wilderness, but there is greater consequence to people staying in the city." Topics Discussed:Definition of a hunter-gatherer The progress cultureThe four C's:ComfortConvenience ClassCulpabilityArthur's upbringing & the wildernessUsing grief as a motivatorThe loss of various speciesSoil depletionThoughts on war, famine & pestilence The waning number of huntersRewilding our lands & wilderness degradation Conserve & not preserveRewilding in the East vs. the WestBecoming apathetic toward the outdoorsEuropean vs. American mindset on building things The importance of leisureAncestral foods The three sisters: corn, squash & beans Chronic disease & wild foodsFire & its effect on civilizationResources Mentioned:Website: Arthur HainesBook: A New PathBooks: Tom Brown JrTED Talk: What's Wrong with our Conservation Paradigm Facebook: Arthur Haines Community Facebook Page: Wilder Waters CommunityPodcast: ReWild YourselfPodcast: Wellness MamaPodcast: WildFed

Jordan Reasoner is a well-known business consultant and marketer in the natural health world, an avid hunter, outdoorsman, friend, and wilderness guide living in Bozeman, Montana. Seth and Jordan enjoy a bottle of tequila while talking about life, the outdoors, and their recent backpacking trip. Quotes: "There is so much awe, beauty, and elegance in nature.""God, what do you want me to know & what do you want me to do?" Topics Discussed:Montana trip recapPushing your limits"Pray & Poop" routine Being gratefulLearning & growing Seeing the world wake up while in natureHiking angryInternal motivationLeaning into hard things & temporary painThe military's research on time under tensionSolo vs. group tripsBuilding stamina in the mountainsMessages, injuries, & what our body is telling usInstilling mental toughness in childrenDoing something challenging every day & building that skill Wrecked on the floor & getting through difficult timesTotal responsibility Prince or king & the maturation of manAdjusting to society after being in the wildernessWinning, losing, learning, & showing upYour brain as a sponge vs. filterHaving balance and appreciating lifeResources Mentioned:Jordan's prior Adventure Made interviewInstagram: Jordan ReasonerWilderness EventDavid Goggins Drawn to the ImageSonship StudioRewild Gear

Seth, Adam, and David are joined by longtime friend and former college roommate Patrick McNamara. Patrick is a videographer and photographer and recently accompanied the brothers on a backcountry wilderness excursion in the heart of Montana. Quotes:"Right foot, left foot"Trust yourself, but listen to your body"Topics Discussed:Trip expectationsPatrick's experience Studying abroad in Austria Disconnecting from technology10,500 feet of elevationPhysical exhaustion Gear prepBlisters and feet tapingOunces adding upWhat gear to leave behindAltitude sicknessHail storms in the mountains Overcoming mental hurdlesHiking with 50+ lbsJake, the mountain goatCoping with having the "shits" in the mountainsDehydration, nutrition, and mealsCold plungesCooking fish in grizzly bear countryCapturing momentsFavorite pieces of gearAppreciating the little things Hedonic adaptationUnderstanding stressers Information overload Resources Mentioned:Jordan ReasonerJake LarsenWilderness EventDrawn to the ImageSonship StudioDanner PronghornPlatypus water bladder MSR water bladderHilleberg Namajt TentBig Agnes Q CoreKlymit Static VMSR Whisper Lite StoveFirst Lite Corrugate Guide PantsMountain HousePeak Refuel MealsAlpen Fuel MealsNext Mile MealsWild Zora MealsDarn Tough SocksKifaru Slick BagKifaru Lost Park ParkaBuff Merino Neck GaiterMerrell BootsSchnees BootsCrispi BootsScarpa BootsFirelight BellowsTinder Ridge Ferro RodTrailside UtensilGasper 4 KnifeGranite GrillMountain Trucker Hat

Marcus Ewing is the owner and founder of The Average Conservationist. He was born and raised in northern, lower Michigan, where he spent much of his youth hunting, fishing, camping, playing sports, and just being outdoors. Since starting the company, Marcus has partnered with 2% For Conservation to host The Average Conservationist Podcast, which primarily features businesses and individuals who have focused on giving back to wildlife.Quotes:"Life begins when you step outside your comfort zone."Topics Discussed:Marcus's start in the outdoorsConnecting with others through natureThe glories of Deer Camp tradition & its rite of passageThe importance of the outdoors & living harmoniouslyLittering, pollution, & being responsibleThe "Game Trashbag" Taking advantage of time spent with family & friendsThe gravity of taking a lifeEnjoyment & slowing down with lifeThe journey over the destinationSimilarities of dating & huntingOpening morning, as exciting as Christmas Fishing storiesLearning from mistakesHanding down knivesChronic Wasting Disease (CWD)The Average Conservationist Adult-onset huntingResources Mentioned:The Average Conservationist Instagram: The Average ConservationistFacebook: The Average Conservationist Stone Glacier First LiteThe Gasper 4 KnifeNational Deer Association Sportsmen's Nation Dan JohnsonAndy Stumpf2% for Conservation Randy NewbergBook: The Comfort Crisis by Michael EasterPodcast: Nine Finger ChroniclesPodcast: Cleared Hot

Christian Fortson is a firefighter, EMT and wilderness guide in Montgomery County, Texas. He works with kids and adults to help them learn from nature and spend more time in the wilderness. Quotes:"The thing about being in nature is it's uncomfortable, and I've never heard of anybody growing in a comfortable state." "Get outdoors more and spend time with people." Topics Discussed:Christian's introduction to the outdoorsSpending time in jailDoing fulfilling workSobriety at 19The danger of selfishnessLiving in a car for three monthsLeading at-risk teens into the wildernessBeing alone in the wild & facing your thoughts21 days & breaking habitsSocietal changes & enjoying natureLeaving no trace behind Essential equipmentHelping without expectationResources Mentioned:Adventure Learning Program Leave No TraceGarmin inReach Iodine Tablets Book: The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous by  Dr. Bob Smith & Bill WilsonBook: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch AlbomPodcast: The Joe Rogan Experience 

Dan Doty is a somatic meditation teacher, men's coach, wilderness guide, husband, and father. He has taken thousands of men into the outer and inner wilderness, guiding them to vulnerably accept their humanity and connect to each other. He currently coaches CEOs, founders, and teams and runs programs and groups for fathers based on embodiment, leadership, and accessing one's inner wildness. Quotes:"Get outside and slow down""We learn who we are in the outdoors"Topics Discussed:Early days of adulthood & workingMoving to New York & a quarter-life crisisDan's involvement with MeateaterGetting started in film & media Learning how to tell stories & build brandsFeeling at home in natureBreaking down barriers & being vulnerable The origins of EvrymanPassion, mission, & paying the billsDeveloping awareness through the wildernessFeeling safe & belonging Constant stimuli FatherhoodMen's Group & traumaConservation & what's neededMost memorable outdoor experience Essential gearResources Mentioned:Dan DotyEvrymanDan's TEDx TalkDan's Instagram MeateaterMeateater episode: KY Elk HuntRemi WarrenSteve RinellaThe Wild WithinJoe RoganOwen MarcusRandy Newberg Apex PredatorTravel ChannelZero Point ZeroSportsman ChannelKnights of ColumbusNature Needs HalfThe Wild FoundationManKind ProjectSeek OutsideArcteryxMystery Ranch Backpacks P CordBook: Spiral DynamicsBook: Grow Up

In this episode of the Adventure Made Podcast, brothers Seth, Josh, Adam, and David, catch up and talk about Rewild Gear product updates and give a behind-the-scenes look at starting a gear company. This episode was the first one featuring the four founding brothers of the company. Quotes:"If the desert wants you to die, you will." "Get your gear right and keep it tight!" Topics Discussed:Product updates & testingFeedback on the Gasper 4 knifeLearning, stretching & growingManufacturers frustrationsFirecrackers & catching things on fireJosh's disdain for plasticAdam's destiny as a FirefighterSeth's experience with start-ups & overcoming hurdlesDavid's thoughts on branding, positioning & storytellingThe design process & bringing products to marketEveryday gear for the carQuality companies & scalingWilderness lessons learned from living in the desert Conservation & controversy Future products Pocket dumpResources Mentioned:52100 SteelS35VN SteelLC200N SteelH1 SteelBlade ShowJess JohnsonFirst LiteRewild GearArgaliBrad BrooksGary Vaynerchuk2% for Conservation Podcast episode: Jess Johnson Spyderco KnivesBenchmade KnivesWilderness EventField NotesTactile Turn PenTrayvax Wallets 

Mansal Denton "Little Beaver" is the founder of Sacred Hunting, host of the Mansal Denton Podcast, and is the subject of an upcoming documentary BELOW THE DROP exploring our relationship to life and death through hunting. Feeling insecure in early life, he chased a woman to Europe, which led him to prison. Struggling with shame and confusion of what it meant to be a man, he found his calling with the sacred art of hunting. He now desires to share this practice with more men.His indigenous name comes from a Crow Sun Dance chief. His spiritual lineage is derived from 7 years of mentorship from a Muskogee/Creek medicine man named Will "Star Heart."Quotes:“We have to believe in a more beautiful world in order to create it”Topics Discussed:Finding the true version of yourselfUsing insecurities to do goodStealing historical documents Being in prison and its transformationThe background of Sacred HuntingIndigenous hunting practicesConsumerism culture Symbolism & relating to the landGoing from zero to one in huntingUsing hunting as a tool to transform oneself Building confidence through the outdoorsThe gravity of taking a life Reconnecting to our food sourceThe importance of social interaction & building communityUtilizing harsh conditions to improve & growNavigating  vulnerabilityFavorite gear & brandsResources Mentioned:Sacred HuntingMankind ProjectBook: Way of the Superior ManBook: Walking with BearsBook: Empire of the Summer MoonBook: Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant BusinessmanPodcast: Charles EisensteinMovie: The Big YearDocumentary: BELOW THE DROPVortex Diamondback BinocularsKuiu Binocular HarnessFHF Binocular HarnessMaven OpticsSitkaPatagonia

Patrick Rollins is the lead instructor for Randall's Adventure & Training and is part of the team at ESEE Knives. He developed his enthusiasm for the outdoors from an early age, growing up camping, hunting, fishing, and a member of the Boy Scouts before spending 19 years as a Sheriff's Deputy in Whitfield County, Georgia. Since then, he has taught numerous classes in the US and the Amazon jungles of Peru. Randall's Adventure & Training teaches survival, Bushcraft, land navigation, basic human tracking, single rope techniques, rope rescue, cave rescue, wilderness first responder, and Search and Rescue classes.Patrick is certified as a First Responder, Firearms Instructor, Glock Armorer, Rope Rescue Technician, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, and Wilderness First Responder. He has many hours of training in various skill sets, including woodland operations, wilderness survival training, land navigation, and tracking. He has been a Law Enforcement Instructor since 2001 and served on the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team (Entry and Sniper) from 2001 to 2004. Quotes:"Be adaptable.""Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.""Get out there and do it."Topics Discussed:5 Cs of survivability CuttingCombustionCordageContainerCoverPatrick's background & love of the outdoorsThe difference between Survival & BushcraftEsee's most popular knivesHow to get started in BushcraftDeciphering "good" informationThe start of Randall's Adventure & TrainingGear testing & customer feedback Knife steelsTesting the limits of gearFavorite knife styles and their applications Future company plansHow to manage ticks while in natureUnderstanding what a good knife isAre there too many outdoor companies?The outdoor class that everyone should takeThe "Glock" of knivesLife lessons from the outdoorsResources Mentioned:ESEE Knives Randall's Adventure & Training Ontario Knife CompanyRowen ManufacturingBlade ShowShot Show#beatereseeOsprey BackpacksJames Gibson2% for ConservationDave CanterburyVictorinox Swiss Army War Bonnet HammockBig Agnes Copper Spur TentBlack DiamondTactical Intent Book: Camping and Woodcraft by Horace KephartBook: Adventure Travel In The Third World by Jeff Randall & Mike Perrin Book: Bushcraft - Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival by Mors KochanskiPodcast: The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: The Meat Eater

Duke Phillips is a third-generation rancher living in Wyoming. He is the CEO of Ranchlands, an agricultural-based business that operates large-scale cattle and bison ranches in the American West that are dedicated to conservation and sustainability. They partner with conservation-minded owners to implement ambitious and complementary programs, including hospitality, hunting and fishing, a leather shop, strategic advisory services, and ecotourism.Duke's journey has led to creating a set of core beliefs that balance ranching, conservation, and economics. He leads the strategic vision and business development oversight of Ranchlands' ventures and managed properties.Quotes:"Regenerative agriculture should include humans too. You want to be having a good time, be happy with what you're doing, and have a healthy community and healthy family while you're doing it." "Nature is powerful as hell."Topics Discussed:How Duke got started in ranching The origins of RanchlandsBusiness diversification and land conservationCombatting draughts and building contingency plansYellow Stone the showMisconceptions about ranchersUnderstanding bison, the national mammal The differences between managing Bison and Cattle How education has become a core piece of the businessDuke's thoughts on what conservation needs today How to live symbiotically with natureThe importance of questioning a company's motives before supporting themThe dichotomy of urban sprawl and what to do about it How nature has impacted DukeA Rancher's essential gearBeing alone and not having Amazon PrimeBrewing beer from homeThe ecological benefit of rewilding & how it affects landWhat it's like being a cowboyThe importance of keeping family as a priorityResources Mentioned:RanchlandsRanchlands MercantileThe Nature ConservancySmith Sunglasses Swarovski OptikFilsonREIShow: YellowstoneMusician: Steve EarlBook: Twenty Love Poems and a Song of DespairBook: Cadillac Desert by Marc ReisnerBook: The Teachings Of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of KnowledgeBook: DuneBook: Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern WorldPodcast: Mountain & Prairie 

Brad Brooks is the owner and General Manager of Argali Outdoors, a backcountry hunting gear, and equipment company. Brad is an adventurer, conservationist, and family man hailing from Boise, ID. Topics Discussed: How Brad stumbled into starting an outdoor equipment companyHis background in environmental economics and working in public lands conservation The first backpacking tent bought in high schoolThe inner draw to the outdoors How being in wild country helps to recenter life Brad's interest in business and entrepreneurship from an early ageThe origination of Argali Early days of technical clothing Calculating risksStorytelling about wild places through film The importance of timing in life and businessFamily bonds in working togetherThe daily struggle of work-life balanceThe importance of being a present fatherSpending 75 nights in a tent per yearThe biggest threats to conservation today The effects of westward expansion Brad's reflection on death while rock climbingGetting lost while hunting at age 15Product development and scratching an itch Quote:"The loss of the ability to get lost in wild country is a tragedy." "Figure out something that interests you in your life and figure out how to make that your job."Resources Mentioned:ArgaliArgali InstagramWilderness Society North FacePatagonia First LiteSitkaKUIUSportsman Channel Outdoor ChannelThe National Wildlife Federation  Backcountry Hunters & AnglersTheodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership EXO MTN GearVortex Optics Feathered Friends Book: A Sand County Almanac by Aldo LeopoldBook: Rebel Yell - The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall JacksonAuthor: Terry Tempest WilliamsPodcast: Hidden Brain Podcast: The Meateater 

John Roulac is a hemp innovator, serial entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, writer, and champion of regenerative agriculture.As the founder of the organic brand Nutiva, he has sourced and formulated close to $1B in retail sales of organic superfoods in the past 20 years.  John is also an executive producer of the regenerative agriculture film Kiss the Ground, which is narrated by Woody Harrelson. He is an investor, supporter, and advisor to various companies and organizations in the “better for you and planet” sector.Over his career, John has founded six non-profit organizations, including Great Plains Regeneration and GMOInside. His passionate hemp advocacy brought him to sue the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. This long legal battle culminated in a historic 2004 federal court victory to keep hemp foods legal. He is a pioneer of the modern home-composting movement and has authored four books on hemp and composting.Topics Discussed:John's start in business and the environmental movementThe difference between environmentalism and conservationHow learning from indigenous cultures can positively impact our environment The importance of being open to learning and losing our egoHow we're losing 1-2% of winged insects per year Are cows bad for the environmentHow "Nox" (Nitric Oxide)  is the fastest growing greenhouse gas in the world today & 380 times more impactful than C02The social and economic control by large organizations Are meat and saturated fat to blame for health issues John's experience as a Vegetarian How humans are trying to connect and find their tribeWhy 50% of the Plankton in the ocean and 98% of Pacific Sardines have been lostPositive environmental changes to make on a micro levelHow 500,000 people focused on regenerative agriculture in the next fives years will change the countryJohn's biggest lesson from nature and the outdoorsQuote:"The future of plant-based is animal-based"Resources Mentioned:Documentary: Kiss the GroundGreat Plains RegenerationNutivaFuller Field SchoolAudubon SocietyContour Lines CorpParadise PermacultureSoil 4 ClimateDr. Bronner's12 TidesCooks VentureTanka BarBook: The War on BugsBook: Backyard Composting: Your Complete Guide to Recycling Yard ClippingsBook: The Art of WarBook: The Mists of AvalonBook: The Way of WyrdBook: The Ecology of CommerceArticle: Making America's Rivers Blue AgainJohn's websiteInstagramFacebookLinkedIn

Jess Johnson is the Government Affairs Director for the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and a founding member of the National Wildlife Federation Sportswomen's Initiative, Artemis, a women's coalition that encourages women to take leadership roles in conservation and wildlife-related policy positions.As a board member for  2% for Conservation and the Wyoming Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, she brings her dedication to educating hunters on advocacy and policy in the conservation arena, and the dialogue around hunting into the industry as a pro team member of First Lite, Argali, and Kestrel Glassing Systems. Growing up in a conservation minded ranching family in Montana, Northern California, and Wyoming., she has a deep appreciation for healthy ecologies and since moving back to Wyoming 11 years ago she has worked for the voice of hunting and wildlife at the State Legislature.  She spends most of her free time exploring the West's vast expanse of public lands on foot and on horse. Jess is an avid archery hunter and has a particular love for the big Wyoming mule deer. Quotes: "Nature loves balance"Topics Discussed:Why Jess left college and a dance career to purse the outdoors & supporting conservation effortsWhy her love of nature and the outdoors motivates everything she doesThe reasons why hunting is so male dominant and how that's changingThe differences between Western vs. Eastern hunting Why communication & eduction is so important for conservation effortsThe controversy surrounding reintroduction of wolves in Colorado and elimination efforts of wolves in IdahoWhy predators are part of a healthy ecosystemThe rural vs. urban mindset and pendulum swings of both groupsThe relation of chronic wasting disease in deer and the presence of wolves & mountain lionsThe difference between hunting and killingWhy the extirpation of bison is still relevant today for cultural & political reasonsWhy a pocket knife is Jess's go-to piece of gearThe controversy surrounding Meat Eater's acquisition of First LiteResources Mentioned:First Lite Sheep FilmFHF GearMarsupial GearMystery RanchStone GlacierExo Mtn GearOutdoorsmansKifaru StrykerBook: Braiding SweetgrassBook: Skinny Legs and AllPodcast: Scene on RadioPodcast: The Rich OutdoorsModern HuntsmanByron PaceWild FedHunt to EatFlash FoxyArtemisWyoming WildlifeJess on Instagram

Randy Newberg has been called “the voice of public land hunting in the U.S.” He's a conservationist and advocate for wild lands and wild animals. His TV show “Fresh Tracks with Randy Newberg”  is one of the top ranked hunting shows in the country. Randy shows average hunters the remarkable experiences that are available for the price of a tag, the gas to get there, and the effort invested. Whether it's bugling elk or speeding pronghorn, rifle or bow, Randy travels the far corners of the west in search of food and adventure. He lives in Bozeman, Montana with his wife, Kim, where he volunteers for many national and regional hunting-conservation groups, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.  When not hunting, Randy and his wife Kim spend the summer traveling the high plains in search of western walleyes.Quotes: "Hunt while you can because you'll run out of health before you run out of money." "When you wake up in the morning if you think it's going to be a good day or a bad day you're probably right.""Be uncomfortable." Topics Discussed:How Randy got into hunting for the food and not the trophyMisconceptions about "professional" huntersWhat it's like behind the scenes filming a hunting showThe logistics of storyboarding a hunt for film and how it adaptsHow it took Randy 6 years to learn how to hunt elk after growing up hunting whitetailHow Randy's upbringing contributed to his love of the outdoorsRandy's liver condition and how that has affected his hunting and filmingWhy conservation and protecting nature is essential to all of usWhy urban sprawl is adversely affecting wildlife and the balance of our ecosystemHow invasive species are destroying our landscapes and contributing to wildfiresWhy generational hunting with family is so bondingHow Randy survived a tornado while fishing in Canada and thought the end was nearWhy it's so important to get uncomfortable regularlyResources Mentioned:Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationKenetrek bootsPlatypus gravity filterKatadyn Basecamp filterKatadyn BeFree collapsable filterAdventure Medical KitsGerber Randy Newberg Series knivesMystery RanchSitka GearYetiLeupoldNosler ammo2% for ConservationBook: Sand County Almanac Randy Newberg HunterYouTubeFacebookInstagramFresh Tracks w/ Randy Newberg Hunt Talk RadioElk Talk Podcast

Dan Cerrillo is a retired Navy SEAL who spent 15 years leading people to safety in some of the most dangerous hot spots and war zones in the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and other high-risk locations. Some of his roles in the SEAL Teams include security specialist, breacher, sniper, counter surveillance, and BUD/S Instructor.  Dan medically retired in 2005 after suffering blast injuries during a hand-to-hand fight with an Al- Qaida fighter in Sadr City, Iraq.  Since his retirement from the Navy, Dan has worked in executive security protecting some of the biggest names in business today, including Paul Allen and Sergey Brin. Dan is the founder of Spartan 7 Adventure, an organization that teaches high net worth clients and organizations leadership, communication, offensive mindset, and advanced situational awareness skills developed by Navy SEALs. He is the chief of staff for American Addiction Centers, and leads their veteran treatment program, helping former military to break addiction cycles and lead happy, productive lives. Dan is a Board Member for the Navy SEALs Fund and an Ambassador for the Navy SEAL Foundation. He volunteers his free time coaching football at Lipscomb Academy near his home in Nashville, TN.Quotes:“My problems aren't their problems. Their problems aren't my problems. Make seven people smile today.”“Work is work and home is home.”Topics Discussed:How the Navy trains SEALS to deal with adversity Why mentoring is the most important part of leadershipDan's story of addiction, family failure, recovery, and transformationWhy family means everything to himHow he trains executives through Spartan 7 AdventuresHow nature and the outdoors has impacted his lifeWhy doing hard things is a constant motivatorHis most memorable outdoor experiencesHow Dan's motto of "make seven people smile per day" has impacted his entire lifeWhy slowing down and appreciating people is so importantHow Dan almost died multiple times as a SEAL and what he learned from the experienceWhy he always carries a backpack and what he keeps in it at all timesWhy a morning routine is the secret to a successful dayDan's 10-10-10 philosophy: 10 minutes for her, 10 minutes for him, 10 minutes for intimacyResources Mentioned:Spartan 7 AdventuresBook: No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin LadenDuane DieterBlack DiamondMarmotThe North FacePatagoniaBook: We Were Soldiers Once...and YoungBook: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and WinBook: The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value InvestingPodcast: The Joe Rogan ExperienceAndy StumpfAmerican Addiction CentersNavy Seals FundArticle:  How To Survive And Thrive During A Time Of Crisis  

Chris “Whit” Whitcomb is a best-selling author and former member of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, spending 15 years with the unit. He has worked extensively with foreign and domestic intelligence agencies in some of the most dangerous locations in the world, including Afghanistan, Kosovo, Israel, and Somalia, and has been awarded numerous citations and awards including the FBI's Medal of Bravery. Since leaving the FBI, Chis has worked as an on-air Global Security Advisor for NBC News, was nominated for a Peabody Award, and has appeared on dozens of TV and radio programs including The Today Show, Meet the Press, The Daily Show, Larry King Live, and more. Whit is the best-selling author of three books, including Cold Zero: Inside the FBI Hostage Rescue Team; Black; and White. Quotes: “Survival is a mindset”“Live life to the fullest”"Live adventure!"Topics Discussed: Chris's extensive travel experience His accidental interaction with a grizzly bear and a moose on the same dayAn almost deadly rattlesnake encounter while going through sniper schoolHow he narrowly escaped crossing Africa while being chased by an armed posseWhy risk mitigation is the most important survival skill to masterHow a preparation mindset is the key to survival in any situationEssential gear to always keep on you wherever you areWhy buying products made in the USA is almost always bestThe biggest life lessons Chris has learned spending time in natureWhy growing up Chris wanted to be Ernest HemingwayHow a late night drunken card game with Brad Pitt lead to becoming a published authorWhat books and authors have had the biggest influence on WhitResources Mentioned:Chris's Amazon author pageChris's Wikipedia profileFieldcraft SurvivalHurricane matchesSignaling mirrorFirst Aid kitPatagoniaThe North FaceBook: The Sun Also RisesBook: The Catcher in the RyeBook: Cold MountainBook: Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the WestAuthor: Cormac McCarthyAuthor: Charles FrasierAuthor: Jeffrey LentJoe Rogan PodcastChris's analysis of movie hostage rescue scenes

Brian “Tosh” Chontosh is a retired Major in the United States Marine Corps. During his 20 year military career he was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism, two Bronze Stars, the Meritorious Service Medal, multiple combat action ribbons, and he is a US Congressional Medal of Honor nominee. Upon retirement, he founded the Crooked Butterfly Ranch where he designs custom experiential learning opportunities for clients looking to test their minds, bodies, and spirits. Tosh also designs leadership workshops that challenge everyday paradigms that can limit potential. He is the president and executive director of the Big Fish Foundation, which helps support veterans through the transition to civilian life. Tosh is an endurance athlete, competing in some of the world's most challenging ultra endurance events, including mountain biking the continental divide from Canada to Mexico in 27 days. Quotes:“When you focus on differences that is all you'll see.”“There is more collaboration in nature than there is competition.”Topics Discussed:How bootcamp created trauma and stress that taught resiliency & character strengthWhy challenging authority can correlate to successWhy Tosh loves hunting and spending time in the wildernessHow archery can be a form of meditation and improve focusTosh's biggest pet peeves with the hunting industryWhy competition is good, but collaboration is betterHow he continues to challenge himself through endurance racesWhy Tosh is going to row across the Atlantic Ocean in 2022How the Crooked Butterfly Ranch creates exceptional leadership experiencesHis most memorable adventure race experience where he almost died because of egoWhy mentality and skill set is more important than the best gearWhy you should always challenge your beliefs while staying humbleResources Mentioned:John DudleyBen GreenfieldPrimal Quest Expedition RaceTalisker Whisky Atlantic ChallengeAction PackerArcteryxMarmotSitka GearKuiu GearWoolrichSalomon BootsDannerCarharttGarminJordan PetersonBook: Children Learn What They LiveBook: The Book of VirtuesBook: The Moral Compass: Stories for a Life's JourneyBook: Mere Christianity Book: The Screwtape LettersBook: The Atheist Book of Spirituality Crooked Butterfly RanchBig Fish FoundationCrooked Butterfly PodcastTosh on Instagram

Aaron Gough is a custom knife-maker based in Toronto, Canada. He has been making knives full time for the past 6 years and approaches knife-making in a modern way by trying to blend automation and craftsmanship. His love of electronics, programming, machining, CNC, and knives has hugely influenced his work. Before his knife making career, he worked as a software engineer . Gough's signature Resolute knife is designed as the ultimate outdoor utility knife to handle your hunting and camping tasks with ease. "Sculpted with CNC and finished by hand" is the motto of Gough Custom.Quote: "Buy once, cry once" Topics Discussed:How Aaron got into knife makingHow he used Reddit to market, promote, and sell his first knivesWhy designing one knife model and perfecting it is the ideal business strategyThe tradeoff of knife steels, edge retention, corrosion resistance, heat treatment, and other knife making criteriaKnife design principles of shape, profile, grind, materials, and moreAaron's favorite outdoor activities and most memorable experienceThe finiteness of nature, materials, and sustainability in businessWhy understanding supply chains and verifying material sourcing is so importantHow perverse incentives are hurting our environment and business practicesWhy Aaron may start manufacturing his own steelBest options considerations for knife handle materialsFavorite gear to carry when in the outdoorsWhy in the future garbage dumps could become the most valuable resource we haveResources Mentioned:Gough Custom KnivesEsee KnivesEcoEncloseEcoVative DesignCRKT M16 knifeKwaiken Mini Flipper knifeJohn Grimsmo KnivesBook: The Design of Everyday ThingsBook: The New Science of Strong MaterialsBook: How to Change Your MindPaul StametsXYZ PodcastAaron Gough's InstagramAaron Gough on FacebookAaron Gough on YouTube

Jake Larsen is a Montana wilderness guide, gear expert, carpenter, family man, and all around good guy. Jake was born and raised near the Bighorn Mountains and the Wind River range of central Wyoming and grew up in a very different childhood home than most, living in a tiny house with no TV, computers, or video games. Practically growing up outside, he learned to hunt, fish. and trap at a very early age. Today he lives in Southwest Montana with his wife Katie and owns a carpentry business, which gives him the freedom to spend over 100 days a year in the mountains. His passions include hunting mule deer with a bow or rifle, fly fishing for elusive golden trout, and light mountaineering adventures.Quote:  "Find a way to get to the mountains"Topics Discussed:Jake's background story of growing up in the outdoors from an early ageHow to get started trappingHow western hunting differs from eastern huntingWhy he decided to quit college, work for himself, and spend more time doing what he lovesHow focusing on a specific trade and doing consistent work can lead to successThe biggest life lesson Jake has learned from spending time in the outdoorsThe most memorable backpacking trip he would never want to repeatThe biggest conservation need todayThe reality of hunting and survival showsWhy Jake avoids social media and most technologyHow Jake and business partner Jordan Reasoner structure their backcountry excursionsEssential gear to take on every outdoor tripFavorite outdoor companiesResources Mentioned:Wilderness EventBook: Meat EaterRokslide forumKifaru gearHilleberg Akto tentMSR Reactor stoveMSR Pocket Rocket stoveToaks titanium 750 ML potPatagonia gearBook: Deep Survival Books: Louis L'AmourRobby DenningCody Rich

Jared Frasier is the executive director of 2% For Conservation, a non-profit organization certifying businesses and individuals that give at least 1% of their time and 1% of their money to fish and wildlife conservation, and of which Rewild Gear is a proud member. In today's interview Jared explains how businesses and individuals can help improve our natural world through conservation, how our environment is changing and what we can do about it, balancing nature with modern urban society, the politics of rewilding, what the greatest need in the outdoors is today, and much more. Quote: “Get out and do more.”Topics Discussed:How businesses and individuals can get involved in conservation How 2% For Conservation differs from other organizationsThe ethics of catch and release fishingWhy ballot initiatives are not the best way to improve wildlife biologyHow volunteering our time to improve nature is the most important thing we can all doJared's favorite outdoor activities & most memorable experiencesEssential equipment to always carry in the outdoors2% Community Conservation Day - August 21, 2021Why we should share pictures of litter clean up and conservation efforts on social mediaResources Mentioned: 2% for ConservationSitka GearStone GlacierFirst LiteSeek OutsideVoormiArgali OutdoorsVI AM OutdoorsBook: A Brief Candle in the DarkBook: Letters to a Young Contrarian Book: Beyond Fair Chase: The Ethic & Tradition of HuntingBook: Taking a Bullet for ConservationBook: My Best Shot: Living the Montana Conservation EthicMontana Outdoor Hall of FamePodcast: The Average ConservationistPodcast: Making SensePodcast: Wisecrack2% on Instagram2% on YouTube2% on FacebookCommunity Conservation Day 2021

Long time friend of the Rewild Gear brothers and company gadfly Mark Cassman, aka The Dirty Pirate Hooker, opens up about his love for the outdoors, his first successful hunting experience, favorite wilderness excursions, essential skills everyone should have, optimal gear needed to rewild yourself, and much more.  Topics Discussed:Mark's thoughts on his first hunting experience and how that affected himThe ethics of harvesting wild game for foodGrowing a love of the outdoors from an early ageMark's dream backcountry adventure tripsOur Wyoming wilderness adventure last yearWhy we have a call to return to nature and test ourselvesAdvice for reconnecting with nature and minimal gear neededFavorite camping gear and why preparedness is so importantResources Mentioned:Book: Into the WildThe Tennessee Pirate YouTube ChannelMark's Instagram

Today's guest is Jordan Reasoner, a well-known business consultant, marketer, hunter, outdoorsman, and wilderness guide living in Bozeman, Montana. Jordan routinely spends over 100 days each year in the Montana and Wyoming wilderness, exploring everything the mountains have to offer. His deepest passion is hunting elk deep in the backcountry and sharing these experiences with others who feel the calling for adventure in the wildest places.Quote: "Depression is when you relive the past and anxiety is when you worry about the future."Topics Discussed:Jordan's background in natural healthHow disconnecting in nature is beneficial for sleep, health, emotions, and the nervous systemHow focusing on single tasks can be a spiritual discipline Benefits and drawbacks of technology use in the wildernessHow Jordan's love of bow hunting connected him with familyHow to kindle a love of the outdoors in our childrenEating healthy food in the back countryHow Jordan started Humble Foods, his backpacking food companyJordan's near death experience while hunting in Montana during an arctic blastEssential gear to always carry in your packJordan's upcoming backpacking retreat called Wilderness EventWhy protecting and using public land is so important for conservationOutdoor companies Jordan lovesResources mentioned:Healthy GutForest BathingBook: Chef JuniorHumble FoodsMSR Reactor stoveGarmin GPSKatadyn Hiker Pro water filterBackcountry Hunters and AnglersRewild GearKifaru InternationalHilleberg TentsBook: The AlchemistPodcast: KifarucastWilderness EventJordan's Instagram

Jason Tietz is an industrial designer and outdoor bushcrafting enthusiast who specializes in functional, hard use knives. He's also the guy helping us go from concept to reality with our Rewild Gear Gasper 4 knife!Topics discussed: How Jason got into industrial designHis knife design processHow the Gasper 4 knife differed from Jason's normal projectsHow Jason't love of the outdoors started at a young ageJason's everyday carry list (EDC)Working with White River Knives to create Jason's Firecraft line of bushcraft knivesFavorite knife designs & styleBest materials for knife designWhy Jason would love to design shoes or bootsOutdoor companies Jason lovesWhat we can do to help improve the outdoor experience for everyoneWhy fixing and repairing is better than buying Jason's favorite books and YouTube channelsResources mentioned: Tietz Custom DesignsFirecraft knife lineChris Reeve knivesShirogorov knivesSpyderco Native Salt knifeBenchmade Bugout knifeLiong Mah knivesBook: Shoe DogPrometheus Design WerxTriple Aught DesignBook: The HachetBook: Brian's WinterJoe Rogan YouTubePrepared Mind 101 YouTubeThe Preppers Bunker Outdoors YouTubeJason's Instagram

Today's episode features Rewild Gear partner and brother Josh Spears. This was a fun and wide ranging interview. The official "steel nerd" of the company, Josh opens up about his love of the wine industry, favorite knife steels, why every adventure should include water and the importance of water safety, teaching kids to enjoy outdoor adventures, how he almost died of dehydration while hiking Yosamite and Half Dome, essential gear he always carries with him, how to improve outdoor experiences, and the importance of movement and fitness throughout life. Josh's philosophy for life long health: "Eat real food, drink clean water, move your body. "Resources mentioned: Dry Farm WinesBlade HQ Steel GuideSawyer mini water filterMountain HardwareBradford KnivesMeat EaterBook: Power to the PeopleBook: Man's Search for MeaningPodcast: Paul ChekKids Love to Swim CourseJosh on Instagram

Seth and David discuss late season archery hunting from the Rewild cabin along with updates on Rewild Gear products, favorite knives, companies whose branding they love, and what outdoor trips and excursions they plan to take in the new year.  Resources mentioned:Rewild GearRed River GorgeESEE PR4 knifeESEE 3 knifeESEE 4 knifeBenchmade Saddle Mountain Skinner knifeArgali Serac knifeWhite River Hunter knifeBlack Rifle CoffeePurcell Trench grillsPatagonia Hilleberg tentsSnow Peak 

Seth, Adam, and David recap their deer camp 2020 hunting trip and share stories of past deer camps, what gear they want to upgrade for a better hunting experience, favorite camo patterns, and more.   Resources mentioned:Rewild GearHelikon-TexSitka GearFirst LiteKryptekHECS Stealth ScreenZeiss Conquest HD binocularsArgali KnivesMarsupial Gear bino packs

In this inaugural episode of the Rewild Gear Podcast, recorded live at deer camp 2020, brothers Seth Spears, Adam Spears, and David Spears discuss the creation of Rewild Gear, their goals for the brand, the podcast, upcoming products, conservation, love of the outdoors, and their expectations for their annual Kentucky deer hunt.  Resources mentioned:Rewild Gear websiteEscanaba in da MoonlightDaniel VitalisWolf reintroduction

Welcome to the Rewild Gear Podcast! Modern life, society, and responsibilities have domesticated us. But now it's time to rediscover YOUR adventurous side! The Rewild Gear Podcast is a weekly show capturing the stories and passions of outdoor enthusiasts about camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, backpacking, bush-crafting, conservation, and much more.I'm your host, Seth Spears, and every Wednesday I'll be interviewing a seasoned expert about their most memorable wilderness adventures, favorite gear, professional recommendations, and why spending time in nature is so important for the health of individuals, society, and the planet.Rewild Gear was founded by 4 brothers with a passion for the outdoors. We design and build high quality, minimalistic equipment to help people just like you spend more time in the wilderness reconnecting with nature, family, and friends. Protecting our public lands and endangered species through conservation, rejuvenating our depleted soil through regenerative agriculture, and cleaning up our waterways are common goals we feel everyone should share. We were made for adventure, and this show will inspire you to get outdoors and reconnect with the wild side burning in all of us!Come check out the show at RewildGearPodcast.com