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Hi! I'm Justin and I am an outdoor enthusiast and huge gear nerd. This podcast is all about diving deep into the gear and technologies that help us be more confident and comfortable on our outdoor adventures. If you like learning about backpacking, hiking, and camping gear, then this podcast is for you!

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    • Oct 16, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Gear Priority Podcast with Justin Outdoors

    How Can the Defy SOS Device Be Half the Price of InReach? w/ Pete Cunningham (Defy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 51:31


    How Does One Design the Best Poop Trowel Ever? w/ Ben Bogler (BoglerCo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 59:24


    Deep Dive into Backpacking Sleep Comfort w/ Justin Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 29:25


    In this episode, I dive deep into all the factors that can affect your sleep in the backcountry and provide tips for how you can optimize your sleep system.

    Where Does Ultralight Go From Here? w/ Mateo Favero (Zpacks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 57:38


    How Are Gear Designers Inspired to Create Amazing Products? w/ Liv Melo (allmansright)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 44:32


    Do You Agree With These Backpacking Gear Hot Takes? w/ Carl & Jesse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 32:20


    In this episode, I sit down with Jesse and Carl to discuss whether the Jetboil is over rated, whether you need bear spray in grizzly country, and other backpacking gear hot takes!

    As a Backpacker, Do I Like Fastpacking Gear?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 49:49


    In this episode, I review the gear I used on a recent fastpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies. Check out my gear list and PackWizard here: https://www.packwizard.com/s/QM_YGog

    Ultralight Cardboard & String Sandals? w/ Jonny (Mayfly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 42:58


    In this Garage Grown Gear partnered episode, Lloyd and I chat with Jonny from Mayfly about his ultralight sandals and whether they are something you should consider for your next backpacking trip. Check Mayfly Sandals Out Here: https://geni.us/Mayfly-GGG

    How Do You Poop in the Woods the Right Way? w/ Taryn Eyton (Leave No Trace Canada)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 49:34


    In this episode, I sit down with LNT Master Educator, Taryn Eyton, to talk about how to properly dispose of poop in the woods and the science behind the LNT principles. LNT: https://lnt.org Taryn's Blog: https://happiestoutdoors.ca

    Best and Worst of Outdoor Retailer 2024 w/ Carl (Backpacking & Blisters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 67:35


    In today's episode, I chat with Carl from the Backpacking & Blisters podcast about our experience at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Show 2024. We talk about the best gear we saw, trends of the show, and what we're excited about for next year. PackWizard: https://www.packwizard.com Backpacking & Blisters Podcast: https://backpackingandblisters.com/

    Why Could Alpaca Wool Be a Merino Killer? w/ John Gage (Appalachian Gear Company)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 101:48


    In today's episode, I chat with John Gage from Appalachian Gear Company about the benefits of alpaca wool and why it might be a merino killer. Check out alpaca wool products here! https://geni.us/AppalachianGearCo

    How Do Backpacking Companies Innovate? w/ Brigham & Tayson (Outdoor Vitals)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 47:29


    In this episode, I sit down with Tayson and Brigham with Outdoor Vitals to discuss how backpacking gear is designed and taken from concept to production. Check out Outdoor Vitals here ➡️ https://geni.us/OutdoorVitals

    Why is Alpha Direct Fabric in Such High Demand? w/ Joe (Farpointe Outdoor Gear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 49:38


    In this episode, Lloyd (GGG) and I chat with Joe from Farpointe Outdoor Gear about why Alpha Direct fabric is such an insanely cool product and why it is in such high demand.

    What are the Best and Worst Sleeping Pads? w/ Devin Ashby (Backcountry Exposure)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 81:15


    In this episode, I sit down with Devin Ashby from the YouTube channel Backcountry Exposure to discuss the best and worst sleeping pads for backpacking that are on the market.

    What Sets Nemo's OSMO Tent Fabric Apart? w/ Gabi Rosenbrien (Nemo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 71:22


    In this episode, I chat with Gabi Rosenbrien about the new tent fabric from Nemo. The fabric is called OSMO and has been incorporated in almost their entire backpacking line. The fabric has some impressive specification claims and we dive into the details around those.

    How Can You Sleep Comfortably in the Backcountry? w/ Barry & Ryan (Sea to Summit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 73:48


    On today's episode, I am joined by Barry Roberts to talk about the technologies that go into making sleeping pads comfortable. Check out the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT here: https://geni.us/EtherLightXT

    How Can Peeing Outdoors Be a Business? w/ Anastasia (Kula Cloth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 68:48


    In this episode, Lloyd with Garage Grown Gear and I chat with Anastasia from Kula Cloth about how she turned peeing outdoors into a thriving business. But not just any business, one that is fun, inclusive, and supporting of LNT. Check out Kula Cloth at https://www.kulacloth.com or pick one up at GGG (https://geni.us/KulaCloth).

    Why Did Rab Decide to Make a Sleeping Pad? w/ Ben Manwaring (Rab)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 43:53


    In this episode, I discuss Rab's new sleeping pad line and the technologies that set it apart from other sleeping pads on the market.

    What is the Top Gear Used by Thru-Hikers? w/ Mac (Halfway Anywhere)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 48:42


    In this episode, I chat with Mac from the Halfway Anywhere website. Mac compiles yearly surveys of PCT and CDT thru-hikers to figure out interesting stats like completion rates, injuries, and most popular gear.

    Are Waterproof-Breathable Jackets a Lie? w/ Alex Lauver (Outdoor Research)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 60:29


    In today's episode, I chat with Alex Lauver from Outdoor Research about waterproof-breathable fabrics. What does breathable mean? How is breathability tested? And what should people be looking for when it comes to a waterproof-breathable product?

    What Gear is Disrupting the Backpacking Industry? w/ Lloyd (GGG)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 55:49


    In today's episode, Lloyd and I discuss backpacking gear that is disrupting the industry.

    How is Sleeping Pad Warmth (R-Value) Tested? w/ Brandon Bowers (Therm-a-Rest)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 47:19


    On today's show, I chat with Brandon Bowers from Therm-a-Rest about the R-value standard for testing sleeping pad warmth. We dive deep into how the testing is performed, how it may differ from in-field performance, and the process for developing the standard.

    What Are the Best & Worst Tents of 2023? w/ Steven (MyLifeOutdoors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 65:38


    On today's show, I chat with Steven from MyLifeOutdoors about the best and worst tents on the market right now. We don't hold back and call out some tents we think are overrated or have had problems with. Steven's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mylifeoutdoors GEAR WE TALK ABOUT Naturehike Mongar: https://geni.us/Mongar2P Zpacks Plex Solo: https://geni.us/PlexSolo Durston X-Mid: https://geni.us/X-Mid2

    Why You Need to Start Barefoot Training NOW w/ Chase Mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 60:16


    On today's show, I chat with Chase Tucker of Chase Mountains to dive deep into why barefoot training might be a life game changer and talk about the best approach to start barefoot training and what not to do so that you can avoid injuries. Chase's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChaseMountains Chase's Training Program: https://chasemountains.io/ Popular Barefoot Options: Lems Shoes: https://geni.us/LemsShoes Xero Shoes: https://geni.us/XeroShoes

    Best Tent Fabrics w/ Dan Durston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 59:17


    In this episode, I chat with Dan Durston to try and answer the question of what fabric is best for tents. https://durstongear.com

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    What Makes a Canister Stove GOOD? w/ Phil Hitch (MSR)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 44:16


    In this episode, I chat with Phil Hitch (an engineer with MSR) about what factors contribute to a backpacking stove working well or failing. We talk about how fuel types and temperature affect stoves and the different technologies that can make a stove work better in less-than-ideal conditions.

    Welcome to the Gear Priority Podcast w/ Justin Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 10:37


    Hi everyone! Welcome! This podcast is all about diving deep into the gear and technologies that help us be comfortable and confident on our outdoor adventures. We will be discussing tons of different aspects related to gear and bringing on great guests who are experts on a specific topic/item and who bring an interesting perspective to the conversation.

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