20. Creating a Thru-Hike and Conserving Our Trails with Rue McKenrick

In episode 62 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we get to chat about gear repair. We have discussed gear repair in the past on the show, but for this episode we get to go a bit more in depth to learn what you should carry in a backcountry gear repair kit, how to save money on gear purchases by learning a few easy repairs, and how to prevent gear failures from happening as often. To help explain all of these things and more, I had the pleasure of hosting Whitney La Ruffa. Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa has a long history of long-distance hiking. His first thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail was in 1996 and since then he has logged over 10,000 miles on long-distance trails and routes in the US and abroad. When not slogging miles out on the trail "Allgood" spends his time working at his job as VP of Sales and Marketing for Six Moon Designs, and as the Independent Director for FarOut guides. "Allgood" is also the President Emeritus of ALDHA-West (American Long Distance Hiking Association-West), a non-profit focused on educating others on long-distance hiking and the home of the Triple Crown of Hiking. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST Six Moon Designs WEBSITE: https://www.sixmoondesigns.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sixmoondesigns/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sixmoondesigns YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/sixmoondesigns Follow Whitney's Adventures: The Dago Diaries ------------------------- Episode Resources Gear Aid Tenacious Tape NOSO Patches More Six Moon Designs Repair Tool Recommendations How to Replace a Zipper How to Sew a Whip Stitch Ripstop by the Roll Field and Stream Gear Rx Column

28 Marras 202230min

Ways you can cut down on waste during your holiday celebrations this year. Topics discussed in this episode: Holiday decorating Meal planning Food impact Food waste And more! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist -------------------------- GROVE COLLABORATIVE ARTICLE: https://www.grove.co/blog/sustainable-thanksgiving PLANT-BASED RECIPE IDEAS: https://www.forksoverknives.com/menus-collection-vegan-thanksgiving-recipes/ HOW TO MAKE VEGGIE STOCK: https://tasty.co/recipe/how-to-make-veggie-stock-with-kitchen-scraps AT-HOME COMPOST GUIDE: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/ultimate-beginners-guide-composting.htm HUNT TO EAT: https://hunttoeat.com/ OTHER EPISODE RESOURCES: http://large.stanford.edu/courses/2014/ph240/pope1/ https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/wasted-food-IP.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6518108/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-bad-of-a-greenhouse-gas-is-methane/ https://www.eia.gov/environment/emissions/ghg_report/ghg_nitrous.php https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-practices-management/irrigation-water-use/background.aspx https://www.pnas.org/content/110/52/20888.full https://science.time.com/2013/12/16/the-triple-whopper-environmental-impact-of-global-meat-production/ http://pdf.wri.org/keepingoptionsalive_bw.pdf http://www.savetheamazon.org/rainforeststats.htm https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/21/science/berta-caceres-environmental-activists-murders.html?_r=0

21 Marras 202217min

In episode 60 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are talking about the impact technology has had on outdoor recreation and how we experience outdoor adventures. There are both positives and negatives to technology in the outdoor industry, and just like technology, the industry is always growing and changing. To help me dive into the outdoor impacts of technology, I welcomed Garrett Stevens to the show. Garrett has taken a winding path, from a career in marketing and advertising to pursuing a passion for the high and wild places of the world as a mountain guide. He grew up in North Carolina, and discovered a love for the mountains while in college. He moved to Montana to live and play in the incredible landscapes there, and has traveled and worked throughout the US, Europe, and South America. Currently working as a marketer for a software company, Garrett enjoys backpacking, hiking, hunting, skiing, and all things outdoors. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST EPISODE RESOURCES OnX Maps SPOT Device Garmin GPS Patagonia Announcement ------------------------- Connect with Garrett on LinkedIn

14 Marras 202242min

Bill Nye the Science Guy said it best, “the main thing you can do about climate change isn’t recycling– it’s voting.” That’s why in episode 59 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, I am going to discuss a few of the ways you can use your voice to vote for the environment. Now, I want to be clear, since politics can often be polarizing, I am not going to tell you who to vote for or who I support. I am simply going to overview a few of the standout environmental issues to pay attention to and how to identify candidates in your state that support important environmental policies and ideas. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES Find Your Representative Vote411 League of Women Voters Federal Campaign Financial Data No Fossil Fuel Money Environmental Voter Project

7 Marras 20229min

In episode 58 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are returning to one of my favorite topics of discussion: textiles. We are expanding on several other episodes that have dove into textile production in the outdoor industry as well as what it means to have a circular production model. To help me expand on these ideas, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bill Johnston. Bill is the founder and president of Recover Brands, a North Carolina-based sustainable apparel company. Recover Brands is a mission-driven company that creates environmentally friendly and socially responsible products. From producing premium garments from start to finish all in one facility to where and how the product is locally made, Recover Brands’ renewably sourced collections deliver an innovative solution for a better tomorrow. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- Use the code OUTDOORMINIMALIST for 10% off every Neo Bites order. RECOVER BRANDS WEBSITE: https://recoverbrands.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/recoverbrands/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/recoverbrands PODCAST: https://recoverbrands.com/a/blog/category/be-the-impact-podcast YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYUqtiaAWIrw2z1O0GCO__A

31 Loka 202244min

Tune into an interview with the Outdoor Minimalist host, Meg Carney, on the Guides Gone Wild podcast hosted by Jen Clark. Learn more about Meg's background, how the Outdoor Minimalist book/podcast came to be, and Meg's favorite piece of gear under $50. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST GUIDES GONE WILD Podcast Website Instagram Facebook

24 Loka 202253min

Here are some tips and tricks I've come across to help minimize waste during your Halloween celebrations. Now, I don't know all of the best practices to cut out waste during the holidays, but this is a good place to start. What are some ways you cut down on waste this Halloween? Follow me on Instagram @outdoor.minimalist.book and comment on this episode's post. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------------ EPISODE RESOURCES Sustainable Candy Brand Ideas: https://www.naturalcandystore.com/category/sustainbale-ecofriendly-options https://medium.com/@miisheaddy/this-halloween-check-out-these-12-ethically-sourced-candies-e42084116d79 TerraCycle: https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/ Non-Toxic Face Paint Ideas: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateharrison/2015/10/06/4-companies-offering-non-toxic-face-paints-for-halloween/?sh=62b3ee0d6d28 Halloween Plastic Waste: https://www.rts.com/blog/reduce-your-halloween-candy-plastic-waste/

17 Loka 202213min

In episode 55 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we talk about stewardship marketing, public land access for varying user groups, and how we can use our strengths to make a collective impact for good. Any type of branding and brand marketing is always super interesting to me, and I was really excited when the idea for this episode was brought to my attention by Becky Marcelliano. Becky is the Senior Access and Stewardship Marketing Manager for OnX. Her love of the outdoors started in the hills of New Jersey, but bigger mountains drew her to the Mountain West, where she’s spent the last two decades doing a multitude of things, including teaching environmental education, guiding wilderness travel trips, and managing marketing teams for various outdoor brands in the industry. She’s driven by human connection, our wild places, and purpose-driven initiatives. She’s a Jane-of-all-trades adventurer, master of none. Find her hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, off-roading, or throwing a fly rod on any given day. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- Use the code OUTDOORMINIMALIST for 10% off every Neo Bites order. OnX WEBSITE: https://www.onxmaps.com/ APP: https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/onxhunt/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/onxhunt BECKY: https://www.instagram.com/rjmarcelliano/ ------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES Leave No Trace Tread Lightly United By Blue OnX Shared Ground Symposium

10 Loka 202240min