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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 5 MIN

Becoming A Pod Vert

from Stories from The Trailhead · host Carl Stanfield

Thru-hiking the Benton MacKaye Trail offers a unique blend of solitude and challenge, perfect for testing new gear systems. In this episode, Carl "Professor" Stanfield shares his experience transitioning from trash bags to Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s innovative Pods, exploring how this change impacted his packing efficiency and organization. Through his journey, he uncovers valuable lessons on adaptability and the unexpected benefits of embracing new approaches in the backcountry.Read the full article: https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/blogs/the-trailhead/professor-carl-on-becoming-a-pod-vert

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Nov 25, 2025

Thru-hiking the Benton MacKaye Trail offers a unique blend of solitude and challenge, perfect for testing new gear systems. In this episode, Carl "Professor" Stanfield shares his experience transitioning from trash bags to Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s innovative Pods, exploring how this change impacted his packing efficiency and organization. Through his journey, he uncovers valuable lessons on adaptability and the unexpected benefits of embracing new approaches in the backcountry.

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