Ep. 010: Becoming a Backpack Hunter w/ Josh Kirchner

In this episode of the Run the Rack Outdoors podcast, host Weston Homa interviews Josh Kirchner, an experienced backpack hunter and author. They discuss the essentials of backpack hunting, including gear selection, clothing systems, and the importance of sleep systems. Josh shares insights on confronting fear in the wilderness and the mental fortitude required for successful hunting. The conversation emphasizes the value of experience, preparation, and the right mindset for both new and seasoned hunters.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Backpack Hunting with Josh Kirchner06:51 Chasing Bears: Stories from Arizona12:56 The Importance of Food Sources for Bears16:03 Building a Hunting Map: Learning from Experience17:54 Essential Clothing Systems for Backpack Hunting32:11 Layering Systems for Outdoor Adventures34:32 Budget-Friendly Gear Choices39:29 Understanding Insulation and Sleeping Systems57:16 Choosing the Right Gear for Comfort01:05:23 Understanding and Overcoming Fear in Backpack HuntingResources:Waypoints to Western Hunting Camp:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waypoints-to-western-hunting-tickets-1324539797189?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacxNoPJ7qSgjt-qN3IEVm4XwdGuXCQCkySYm9Py4_aC1vACbccUavhI_PMGnQ_aem_26ZAbOas9IZ-sMW0ghMMoQWebsite/Blog:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://runtherackoutdoors.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dialedinhunter/Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:⁠⁠⁠