All Episodes

222. Circular Economy or Greenwashing? How Gear Trade-In Programs Really Work with Pancho Gomez

221. This CEO Wore One Shirt for 60 Days to Prove Its Performance with Casey Hyde

Old Growth Logging in the Tongass, Steve Pearce En Bloc Vote, and FY27 Budget Hearings - Public Lands News (April 20 - May 1)

220. Eco Anxiety, Burnout, and the Path to Sustainable Activism with Laura Hartley

Big Bend Border Wall Lawsuits, FY27 Budget Cuts for BLM, and Boundary Waters Mining Protections Revoked - Public Lands News (April 6-17)

219. Is Renting the Missing Link in an Outdoor Industry Circular Economy? with Reet Singh

218. Telling Stories of Crisis Without Despair: Making The Plastic Detox Documentary (Now on Netflix) with Josh "Bones" Murphy

Potential Drilling Near Chaco Canyon, Joint Resolution Threatens Grand Staircase-Escalante, and the USDA Forest Service Reorganization Moves Forward - Public Lands News (April 3)

217. How AllTrails Is Using Trail Data to Protect Public Lands with Pitt Grewe

216. How to Use a Walk in Nature as a Meditation Practice with Brian Berneman

Oak Flat Transferred to Multinational Mining Company and Big Bend Border Wall Pushes Ahead - Public Lands News (March 9-20)

215. What You Didn't Know About Trawling in Alaska with David Bayes

214. We Are Losing the Climate Crisis Narrative Fight with Maya Lilly

US/Israel's Holy War with Iran Explained with Leigh Larson

213. Are We Ready for the AI Energy Surge? What Communities Need to Know About Data Centers and the Grid with Dr. Naeem Turner

Building the Border Wall in Big Bend, Steve Pearce Stumbles During Hearing, and 2.1M Acres Open in Dalton Corridor - Public Land News (Feb 23-27)

212. Is Zero-Waste Backpacking Possible? with Alisha McDarris

Steve Pearce to Lead BLM and the Senate Awaits CRA Vote - Public Lands News (Feb 16-20)

211. We Can Solve the Plastic Pollution Crisis with Judith Enck

Progress on the Ambler Road, Threats to the Tongass National Forest, and a Delayed CRA Vote in the Senate - Public Lands News

210. The Pet Industry Has An Overconsumption Problem with Spencer Williams

209. We All Play a Role in the Resistance

Congress is After Resource Management Plans in Minnesota and Utah, Sage Grouse Protections Changing - Public Lands News (January 2026)

208. Your Trail Running Shoes Are Shedding Microplastics with Dr. Tim Keyes

207. How and Why to Get Involved with Local Trail Work with Chris Rizzo

What to Expect with Public Lands Policy in 2026 with Rebecca Gillis

206. The Most Widely Used Pesticide You’ve Likely Never Heard Of with Dan Raichel

205. Are We Fighting Wildfires Wrong? with Connor Nelson

Hiatus

204. Our Thoughts on the 2025 Outdoor Media Summit with Tarin O'Donnell

Public Lands Rule Comment Period, Roadless Forests Still Under Threat ft. Josh Hicks, and Chaco Canyon Protection Rollbacks ft. Sally Paez - Public Lands News (Nov 3 - 7)

203. Are Natural Fibers Making a Comeback in the Outdoor Industry? with Patrick Clark

Mike Lee's New Public Lands Proposals ft. Neal Clark, Over 500 New Oil & Gas Permits this Month, and Alaska's Fight for the Arctic - Public Lands News (Oct 27 - 31)

202. Road Salt Threatens Our Freshwater Future with Brendan Wiltse

The Systematic Dismantling of 245 Million Acres of Public Lands with the Conservation Lands Foundation - Public Lands News (Oct 20 - 24)

201. What the Shutdown Really Means for our National Parks and Gateway Communities

Ski Expansion or Land Grab? ft. Steven Gnam, Land Management Plans Repealed ft. John Ruple, and Ambler Road Approval ft. Aaron Weiss - Public Lands News (Oct 6 - 10)

200. Are Antimicrobials the New PFAS? with Arlene Blum

What to Expect During the Government Shutdown ft. Brittany Leffel, New Access Rules for the CDT, and More - Public Lands News (Sept 29 - Oct 3)

199. Mighty Earth Uncovers the RV Industry's Destructive Secret with Amanda Hurowitz

More Layoffs Coming, New Threats to the Western Arctic ft. Andy Moderow, and Outside Magazine's Ongoing Censorship ft. Wes Siler - Public Lands News (Sept 22 - 26)

198. How Wildfires Are Shaping Public Lands in the West with Jason Levine

Arizona Introduces Legislation to Remove National Monuments & RE:PUBLIC the Nonprofit Newsroom Launches ft. Chris Keyes - Public Lands News (Sept 15 - 19)

197. Mountain Towns, like Estes Park, Face an Uncertain Economic Future

Why Burgum Intends to Repeal the Public Lands Rule ft. the Center for Western Priorities - Public Lands News (Sept 8 - 12)

The Decades Long Fight to Save the Boundary Waters Continues | Ecocide Ep1

Congress Moves to Strip Public Lands Protections in Alaska, Montana, and North Dakota Using the Congressional Review Act ft. Professor John Ruple - Public Lands News (September 1 - 5)

195. Leaving Public Lands for Dead (The First 200 Days of Trump)

USDA Sets Roadless Rule Repeal in Motion ft. Trout Unlimited and National Park Staff Unionize - Public Lands News (August 25 - 29)

194. Is Your Morning Coffee Funding Deforestation? with Etelle Higonnet

Trump's AI Action Plan + WOTUS ft. Barbra Calantas and a Small Victory for Oak Flat, Arizona ft. Access Fund - Public Lands News (August 18 - 22)

193. Yes, Your Sunscreen Could Be Killing Coral Reefs with Katie Day

USDA Forest Service Reorganization, NEPA Rollbacks, and New Mexico’s Oil & Gas Battles - Public Lands News (August 4 - 15)

We're Taking a Short Break - Back on August 15th

192. Is it Possible to Build a Brand Around Advocacy Instead of a Product? with Matt Moreau

Protecting the Western Arctic ft. Alaska Wilderness League and the Potential Repeal of the Roadless Rule ft. Outdoor Alliance - Public Lands News (July 28 - August 1)

191. Scaling Climate Solutions in the Outdoor Industry with Andrea Paulson

Public Lands are "Open for Drilling" ft. The Wilderness Society, USDA Reorganization, and FY2026 Budget Updates - Public Lands News (July 21 - 25)

190. Inside the Fight to Save the Endangered Species Act with Ramona McGee

FY26 Budget Cuts, Fossil Fuel Expansion, and Burgum's Visit to Alcatraz - Public Lands News (July 14 - 18)

189. Trump's "Big Ugly Bill" Passed without Land Sales, but the Fight for Public Lands Continues with Land Tawney

Trump's Budget Bill, Alligator Alcatraz, and More Layoffs Coming - Public Lands News (June 30 - July 11)

188. Patagonia's Guide for Climate Activists: 'Tools to Save Our Home Planet' with Nick Mucha

1.2 Million Acres of Public Land Are Still for Sale - Public Land News (June 23 - 27)

187. The Making of Sustainable Apparel with Arms of Andes

3.3 Million Acres of Public Lands For Sale - Public Lands News (June 16 - 20)

186. What Climate Change Means for Adventure Travel with Leigh Barnes

DOJ Opinion Dismantles Antiquities Act Protections and NEPA Rollbacks - Public Lands News (June 9 - 13)

185. How "Greenhushing" Could Be Hurting Your Business with Jason Parkin

What's in the Budget Bill? - Public Lands News (June 2-6)

184. How Safe is Your Water? Understanding Water Quality Where You Live with Cydian Kauffman

Rollback of Single-Use Plastics Bans in National Parks and the Push to Rewrite American History - Public Lands News (May 26 - 30)

183. Our Thoughts on Netfix's Viral 'Buy Now' Documentary (Consumerism, AI, and The Shopping Conspiracy)

Staffing Cuts at the National Park Service and Forest Service and an Uptick in Gas Lease Sales - Public Lands News (May 19 - 23)

182. Fostering Sustainabe Outdoor Habits as We Age with Linden Loren

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and What it Means for Public Lands - Public Lands News (May 12 - 16)

181. Tips to Naturalize Your Yard from a 'Bad Naturalist' with Paula Whyman

Federal Staff Cuts Continue and Land Sale Provision Announced for Nevada and Utah - Public Lands News (May 5 - 9)

180. Tariffs Threaten Sustainable Brands, Even if They Manufacture in the U.S.

Major Environmental and Public Lands Actions from the Trump Administration’s First 100 Days - Public Lands News (April 28 - May 2)

179. Recreate Responsibly by Following the Leave No Trace 7 Principles with Shannon Rochelle [repost]

51% of MAGA Voters Side with Conservation Over Expanded Energy Development - Public Lands News (April 21 - 25)

178 . Earth Day Special: Our Power, Our Planet

Transfer of 109,000 Acres of Protected Federal Land in New Mexico to the U.S. Army and Leaked DOI Plans for Future Layoffs - Public Lands News (April 14 - 18)

177. Making Textiles from Post-Consumer Recycled Materials with Wylie Robinson

60 Outdoor Industry Companies Have Come Together Under a New Coalition, Brands for Public Lands - Public Lands News (April 7 - 11)

176. One Simple Way to Protect Watersheds: Prevent Stormwater Runoff with Renee Fortner

Public Land Sales Back on the Table? - Public Lands News (March 31 - April 4)

175. Why Made in the USA Matters with Mallory Ottariano

174. Carbon Neutral to Change Climate with Austin Whitman

173. Public Lands Under Attack: What’s Happening and What You Can Do

172. 37.5 Technology’s Science of Sustainable Textiles with Blair Kanis

171. Peak Design's Employee-Owned Approach to Sustainability with Peter Dering

170. A Journalist's Guide to Telling Conservation Stories with Sage Marshall

169. The Outdoor Industry Made Too Much Stuff. Now What? with Megan Davin

The REI Public Land Controversy Explained

168. The Dirty Truth About Your Skincare Routine with Mercedes Pepper

167. How Can a Brand Actually Prove Their Sustainability Claims? with Ombraz

166. Policy for Equity: Climate Justice and Outdoor Access with Outdoor FUTURE

Know Your Rights: What to Do If ICE Approaches You

Conoce Tus Derechos: Qué Hacer Si ICE Se Acerca a Ti

165. Conservation is a Human Right with Bray Beltrán

164. Is an Outdoor Recreation Economy How We Stop Off-Shore Drilling? with Chad Nelsen

163. Fighting for Outdoor Policy and Protection in 2025 with Adam Cramer

162. Best of 2024

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Christmas Tree Display [repost]

161. Conscious Gift Giving and Sustainable Holiday Shopping

160. Reconnecting with Nature Through Outdoor Play with Jen Ball

159. Climate Change is Impacting Where and How We Ski with Anneka Williams

158. Changing Cultural Perceptions of Mental Health with Drew Petersen

157. Gear & Beer: PFAS Buyers Guide

Trump Wins, and the Climate Loses: Thoughts on the 2024 Election Results

156. Why ISLE Paddle Boards is Saying No to PVC with Jimmy Blakeney

155. Why Anglers Should Be Concerned About Climate Change with Rick Crawford

BONUS: Outdoor Media Summit Recap and Reflections

154. The Importance of Outdoor Advocacy in the Climate Movement with Bill Barron

153. How Brands Can Play a More Active Role in the Climate Change Conversation with Ali Wines

152. Are You Voting for the Climate in November? with Kate Gaertner

151. You're Never Too Old to Start Camping with Lesa McDermont

150. Why More Women are Choosing Wool Underwear with Deanne Buck

149. Sustainable Jungle: Forever Chemicals Interview with Meg

148. The Current State of Animal Conservation and Deforestation with Katie Cleary

147. Can Recycled Cork Save Footwear from Synthetics? with Mike Baker

146. How to Apply Minimalism to Ultralight Backpacking with Glen Van Peski

145. How to Be More Intentional on Your Next Hike with Renee Patrick

144. Tips for Managing Hygiene Outdoors with Becca and Dani Titterton

Protecting our Pets from Ticks, Preparing for Wildfires, and a Plastic Footprint Calculator

143. Wild Caught vs. Farmed Fish: Which is More Sustainable? with Adra Kusnirova

142. Can AI Technology Foster Connection within Outdoor Sports? with Jamie Grant

[Documentary Review] Devil Put the Coal in the Ground

141. The Wonder and the Worry: The Power of Storytelling in Times of Environmental Crisis with Chris and Louise Johns

140. Hiking in Bear Country? Bear Biologist, Sydney Stephens, Wants You To Learn to Coexist

Stonehenge Protesters, Climate Justice and Militarization, Plastic Free July, and More

139. Creating a More Eco-Conscious Fly Fishing Setup with Kaelyn Canner

138. Zero Waste, Zero Judgement with Stephanie Hart

137. Travel is Not Sustainable with Breanne and Dave Kiefner

136. How Sustainable (and Ethical) is Down? with Daniel Uretesky

135. Glass vs. Aluminum Packaging: Which is More Sustainable? with Jake Bilbro

134. Impact Investing: Align Investments with Your Values with Laura Lynch

133. Is Mindfulness the Secret to Success in Sports, Business, and Beyond? with Pamela Levine

BONUS: Get Ready for National Trails Day with the American Hiking Society

132. What Skiing Taught Me About Taking Business Risks with Ted Ligety

FOREVER CHEMICALS: The Path Ahead - Remediation and Clean Up

131. Navigating Postpartum Motherhood with the Help of Nature with Madelaine Anderson

FOREVER CHEMICALS: PFAS as a Cautionary Tale

130. Harvesting Nature: Culinary Conservation and Ethical Hunting with Justin Townsend

Recreate Responsibly this Earth Day by Following the Leave No Trace 7 Principles

FOREVER CHEMICALS: Are PFAS-Free Products Possible?

129. Are Compostable Plastics Greenwashing? with Brandon Leeds

FOREVER CHEMICALS: Phasing Out PFAS in US Apparel

128. An Inside Look at Sawyer's Clean Water Projects with Katie "Oats" Houston

FOREVER CHEMICALS: European Companies Are Far Ahead

127. A Call to the Outdoor Industry: We Need to do More and Make Less with Rick Saez

FOREVER CHEMICALS: Did We Ever Need PFAS in Our Outdoor Gear?

FOREVER CHEMICALS: The Rise and Limitations of PFAS Regulations

FOREVER CHEMICALS: PFAS in the Outdoor Industry: A Performance Chemistry

FOREVER CHEMICALS: A Brief History of How PFAS Poisoned the World

FOREVER CHEMICALS: From Atomic Bombs to Teflon Pans, How the PFAS Controversy Began

126. Is rPET a Viable Alternative to Down Insulation? with Joe DiGirolamo

125. The Gear Breakdown Every Parent Needs with Karissa and Kailey Tuthill

Forever Chemicals Coming March 2024

124. Build a Community of Activists with Mitch Stevens and Russell Lowes

123. Fish Nerds Chat Outdoor Minimalism with Meg

122. Becoming Ultralight: A Long Distance Backpacker's Lessons in Gear with Sarah Berkeley

121. How Having a Baby Changed the Way I Play Outside with Jocey Newman

120. Building a Healthier Relationship with Food (On and Off the Trail) with Heather Kelly

119. UBCO Explains Their Low Impact Electric Adventure Bikes with Joey Pleich

118. Best of 2023

117. How Smartwool Prioritizes Circularity in Their Design with Alicia Chin and Sue Jesch

116. Must Have Wilderness First Aid Knowledge For Your Next Trip with Camilo Barcenas

115. Buying Used vs Made from Recycled Materials: What's More Sustainable? with Emme Hayes

114. Q&A with Meg

113. Can We Change How We Grow Food? with Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn

112. Does It Matter If I Pick Up My Dog’s Poop or Not? with Rose Seemann

111. Phasing Out PFAS in Outdoor Equipment with Fjallraven

110. Everything You Need to Know About Composting Toilets with Lukas Gräf⁠

109. How to Organize a Sustainable Running Event with Brian Mister

108. Why We Need to Be Wild with Jessica Carew Kraft

107. Sustainable RV Living: Renovations, Gear, and Community with Kristen Sara and Siya Zarrabi

106. Make Trail Food Fun, Functional, and Affordable with Chef Corso

105. Creating Inclusive Outdoor Spaces in Rural Areas with Kristen Neithercut

104. Finding the Right Trails for Your Needs with Hope Rowan

103. One Shirt for Every Adventure with Jen Loofburrow

102. How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster with Brad Greer

101. How Sustainable (and Ethical) is Wool? with Mike Sombery

EPISODE 100

99. How Sustainable is Vanlife? with Dave Santillo

98. How Not to Die in the Wilderness with Andrea Lankford

97. The Trend of Minimalism in Photography with Daniel J. Cox

96. Balancing Fabric Performance and Sustainability with Theresa McKenney

95. How Much Does Geotagging Matter? with Maddy Marquardt

94. How Do Bear Canisters Work? with Holly Jaleski

93. How to Identify Your Gear Needs with Alisha McDarris

92. Making Hunting and Fishing More Accessible with Erin Crider

91. The Rise of Overlanding and Its Environmental Impact with Beth Brennan

90. Move Beyond Surviving: Empowering Breast Cancer Survivors with Nature with Dr. Kelly McLean

89. A BioBased Backpacking Food Packaging That Actually Works with Eric Boxer

88. What is a Refillery? And Why We Need More of Them with Kerry Jones

87. Using Minimalism to Reduce Stress with Becca Ploener

86. Homemade Backpacking Meals for Special Diets with Elon Jones

85. A Bear Biologist's Tips for Respecting Wildlife and Being Bear Aware with Garrett Tovey

84. Take Ownership of Your Influence Through Action with Sensi Graves

83. Creating a Sustainable Work Culture in the Outdoor Industry with Gina McClard

EARTH DAY SPECIAL: Maximize Your Outdoor Life While Creating a Minimalist Lifestyle (Humans Outside interview with Meg)

82. Creating a More Adaptive Hiking Space with Tish Scolnik

81. How Do You Define Adventure? with Chris Christie

80. Inclusive and Mindful Product Design with Charlotte Young Bowens

79. The Environmental Impact of Backpacking Meals with Backpacker's Pantry

78. 7Rs: Rehome and Repurpose with Martin Armitage

77. What is Eco Anxiety? with Margo Stoney

76. Grow Where You Are (Life in Motion interview with Meg)

75. Is Enrichment Necessary for Our Dogs? with Maeva Leblanc

74. How to Start a Litter Cleanup Near You with Brian Bell

73. Wild Horse Conservation: What's the Problem and How Can We Fix it? with Women in the Wilderness

72. What’s the Deal with Deadstock? with Nicole Wilson

71. Linear vs Circular Economy

70. What Happens After We Recycle? with Amanda Close

69. What is Greenwashing? (and How to Identify It)

68. A Backcountry Dietitians Best Tips for Prepping Backpacking Meals with Aaron Owen Mayhew

67. Using Apparel to Make the Outdoors Accessible for All with Jeremy Lux

66. Best of 2022

65. The Biodiversity in your Backyard with Dillon Jones

64. The Environmental Impact of Wildfires with Robin Lee Carlson

63. An Inside Look Into Changing Product Packaging Design with Shannon O'Grady

62. In Field Gear Repair Tips You Need to Know with Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa

61. Tips for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving Celebration

60. How Does Technology Impact Our Experience Outdoors? with Garrett Stevens

59. 2022 Election Resources for Environmentally Minded Voters

58. The Truth About Recycled Apparel with Bill Johnston

57. Max Your Inspiration, Not Your Impact (Guides Gone Wild Interview with Meg)

56. Tips for a Low-Waste Halloween

55. What Does Good Stewardship Marketing Look Like? with Becky Marcelliano

54. Why We Need Nature with Kenny Peavy

53. How To Talk About Outdoor Minimalism

52. Q&A with Meg

51. Must Have Training Tips for Hiking With Your Dog with Stephanie Rombough

50. Exclusive Reading from the Outdoor Minimalist Book

49. How to Build a Transparency Report for Your Business with Jordi Beneyto-Ferre

48. Can a Company Be 100% Circular? with Niclas Bornling

47. Conscious Consumption with Canine Companions with Briahna Hendey

46. Hunters and Vegans Have More in Common Than You Think with Ben Paige

45. Zero Landfill Initiative: How It Started and Where It's Going with Patrice and Justin La Vigne

44. What is the 30x30 Initiative? with Lexie Grittlefeld

43. How the Overturning of Roe vs. Wade Impacts Us All and What We Can Do About It

42. Is Buying Used Outdoor Gear Worth It?

41. Protecting the Fragile Plants of Desert Landscapes with Jessica Esplin

40. Becoming Minimalist: Downsizing for Life with Aaron Owens Mayhew

39. The Benefits of Insect Proteins for Us, Our Pets, and the Planet with Wesley Cooper

38. Is There an Alternative to Toxic Solvent-Based Gear Coatings? with Gabriella Whittaker

37. Tips for a Low-Waste Thru-Hike with Ana Lucia Valencia

36. Building a Daily Outdoor Habit with Amy Bushatz

35. Tips for Making More Ethical Gear Purchases with Marie Wilson

34. Small Dogs Hike Too with Jessica Williams

33. The Truth About Sustainable Shoes with Steven Sashen

32. Sustainable Adventure Tourism: Guide Education Resources with Xenia Brundin

31. How Do You Know What You Can Recycle? with Courtney Lane

30. Outdoor Industry Involvement in Reforestation Projects with Mindy Crowell

29. The Role of Environmental Regulation in the Outdoor Industry with Jeff Baierlein

28. How to Poop Outside with Monica Aguilar

27. Why You Need a Pee Rag (if you squat when you pee) with Anastasia Allison

26. Parkscriptions: Your Prescription to Get Outside with Todd Elsworth

25. What is Lead Free Fishing? with John King

24. Identifying Your Needs: Adventure, Gear, and Safety with Moose Mutlow

23. What Does it Mean to be Climate Neutral? with Austin Whitman

22. How to do a Waste Audit with Zöe Serrano

21. Are We Loving the Land to Death? with Tom Sadler

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

19. Deer Hunting, Sustainability, and Conservation with Kalli Hawkins

18. Finding Minimalism and Connection Through Fly Fishing with Joe Mahler

17. Pee Rags, Menstrual Cups, and More with Angie Marie

16. 7Rs: Remove with National Cleanup Day

15. HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Christmas Tree Display

14. Minimalism in Trail Running, Storytelling, and Magazines with Jess Vandenbush

13. Crafting Truthful and Transparent Sustainable Product Marketing with Amanda Winther

BONUS: Is Wrapping Paper Recyclable?

12. What's the Deal with Natural Fibers in the Outdoor Industry? with John Gage

11. Greenwashing in the Outdoor Industry with Steven Sashen

10. Prioritizing Experience and Place Over Equipment and Possessions with Daniel Ritz

9. Eliminating Single-Use Plastics in the Outdoor Industry with Steven Reinhold

BONUS: Should I Drive or Should I Fly for the Holidays?

8. Adventuring Responsibly with Your Dog with Jen Sotolongo

7. Renting vs. Owning Outdoor Gear with Reet Singh

6. Sustaining Environmentally Focused Business Practices with Gilad Nachmani

5. Saving Money Living Sustainably with R&D Financial

Trailer

3. How to Identify Sustainable Product Materials with Mary Swanson

4. 7Rs: Repair with Rudy Glocker

2. 7Rs: Reduce, Refuse, Rethink

1. What is Outdoor Minimalism?