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Sex In A Tent (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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19 meg |
| The new book Sex In A Tent
is just hitting the shelves all over the world and we get an exclusive interview
with the author Michelle Waitzman. She tells us about her research, some
of the people she met with interesting stories and how to introduce your
partner to 'all' the pleasures the great outdoors
can offer! |
10/10/07 - 40 mins
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| Bushcraft in the UK (Now on The Outdoors Station
feed) |
32 meg |
| The popularity of bushcraft or woodcraft, call it what you
will, is steadily growing in the UK. More people are wanting to find out
about their surroundings to maximize their enjoyment, for short days walks,
just as much as long treks. I speak with Tony Bristow editor of BushcraftUK
magazine and website regarding the development and potential future of this
interesting pastime. |
21/9/07
34 mins
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| White Box Stoves - Bellingham
Preview (Now on The Outdoors Station feed) |
11 meg |
| We've recently taken delivery of the White Box Stoves
from the US, made from recycled material, which are real performers when
it comes to cooking with meths. Also we touch on some of the goodies we'll
be taking to the Backpackers Club Show and AGM at Bellingham in a couple
of weeks. |
22/4/07
22 mins
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| Interview with the man behind
Wildebeat |
19 meg |
| In our on-going series of interviews with those around the
world producing podcasts for the outdoors, I chat to Steve Sergeant, the
man behind the very popular website Wildebeat. We talk about his outdoor
and media background and explore how he came to be one of the most prolific
outdoor US podcasters in the last 12 months. |
11/2/07
40 mins
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| Update from US with Ryan Jordan |
15 meg |
| We catch up with Ryan following his visit to
the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, where he tells us
of some of the new developments we can expect here in the UK in 2007. We
also touch base on his new podcast series and his future plans for BPL.com. |
10/2/07
30 mins
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| The Human Skeleton - Maintenance Tips! |
15 meg |
| Interview with Chiropractor Dr Caroline Hardiman about maintaining
good body structure when preparing for long backpacking or hiking trips.
Do you know how straight your back is and how this could effect your favourite
hobby? |
29/1/07
31 mins
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| Whatever Happened to Trailcast? |
20 meg |
| I found him! Bob Butler from Trailcast joins
me for a coffee and a chat about hiking, the world of podcasting and his
sudden silence at Trailcast. Are the rumours true? Listen to find out more..
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29/1/07
43 mins
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| End Of Year Show! |
16 meg |
| This show is full of Bob's Top Tips! A gathering of hints
and tips to make your backpacking life a bit easier, with items you can
make for yourself for a few pence, or less! Fun for all the family! |
29/12/06
33 mins
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| Interview with Brian Vargo about
his one man Titanium business |
14 meg |
| Vargo Lightweight Titanium
products are becoming very well known in the UK and mainland Europe. Suprisingly
this is all from a one man business in the US and I managed to track down
the owner Brian Vargo, for a chat about his background and how the business
began. |
10/11/06
29 mins
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| Hey it's our birthday party Podcast!!!! |
19 meg |
| Rose organised a bit of a party for me at the
weekend and invited a few chosen guests to join in and make it a bit of
an event. Over 80 podcasts to celebrate, 12 months of backpackinglight and
lots of interesting chit chat with a couple of interesting callers. Plus
of course all the messages left by our faithfull listeners around the world!
Let's party! |
19/10/06
40 mins
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| The Backpackers Club - Interview with chairman Chris
Smith |
13 meg |
| The Backpackers Club has been going for many
years, since 1974 and has a strong membership and social calender. Here
we chat to Chairman Chris Smith about the history of the club and some of
the social events and walks, where newcomers are always welcome. |
6/10/06
28 mins
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| Outdoors Magic social meet in Eskdale |
16 meg |
| I join some 40 other OM users for a social gathering of walking,
camping, chatting and chilling out up at a fabulous campsite at Eskdale
in the Lakes. I talk to Dave Mycroft about portable GPS systems, speak to
some first timers for their impressions and even speak to the well known
Weird Darren! Well worth going to! |
18/9/06
34 mins
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| Andy tries a tarp and bivi night for the first time! |
15 meg |
| Andy Howell joins me for his first tarp and bivi trip on
the Long Mynd hills in August. In the process we use various bits of gear
such as the Triad stove and discuss the practicality of bivi camping in
the UK. If you have never tried it and wondered what it might be like, Andy
looks at it from a first time point of view. One lighthearted fun podcast! |
13/8/06
32 mins
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| Getting back out on the hills |
15 meg |
| Duncan MacLeod has recently returned to the hills after
a long absence and has become passionate about the benefits of walking in
the outdoors. This is a chat with a normal guy who one day, went outside
with a friend up a hill and found the rewards to be simple, enjoyable and
life enhancing. Why do we let life and computers keep us away from the hills?
Who knows! But they do! |
24/8/06
32 mins
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| On a trek, how long is long? |
19 meg |
| Chris Townsend shares with us his thoughts on
long distance hiking, the thrills, the lows, the concerns and the emotion
it has brought to his life since his first long trek on the 2700 miles PCT
during the 80's. An easy listen, to inspire you one day to leave the office
and do the same! |
4/8/06
40 mins
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| Ammouncements, the Top Ten and interviews from Harrogate |
15 meg |
| We've been very busy and in this show we have a couple of
exciting announcements, a top ten chart of the most popular downloads, and
a couple of interviews from the Harrogate trade show. We chat to Go Lite
and the president of Primus regarding new products for 2007. |
13/7/06
31 mins
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| Ever been bitten and wondered if you might die?
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18 meg |
| Ticks, bugs, lyme disease, weil's disease, shitting
in the woods, health, hygiene and first aid kits are discussed in detail
with Dr Ian McPherson a GP with a keen interest in outdoors medicine. This
will hopefully put your concerns into perspective. Very, very useful. |
30/4/06
38 mins
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| Chris Townsend discusses lightweight packs |
15 meg |
| We have a chat through the new materials used
on the new lighter rucksacks, what they can offer the backpacker, how to
pack a sack and other features to consider or dismiss. Really useful if
you are starting out or confused by the current selection. |
1/4/06
30 mins
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| Chris Townsend and the perfect pitch |
15 meg |
| Chris takes a look at how to pitch a tent correctly and how
to avoid the most common mistakes. We look at the ideal location, what to
look for, how to lay the tent out and how to make sure it is taught and
trim, to ensure you get a good nights rest. |
1/4/06
30 mins
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| Outdoors Show - Our Review |
16 meg |
| Finally I've completed our report on the Outdoor
Show, which gives you some idea of what went on behind the scenes. Includes
interviews with Momma Cherie, Brian Blessed, Cameron McNeish and show organiser
Kate Thomas plus lots of atmosphere. You could almost have been there! |
5/4/06
31 mins
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| Outdoors Show - Interview with Rab and Bridgedale |
16 meg |
| At the Outdoor Show, we manage to chat to one of Rab's designers
Richard Dannah about the Neutrino and Latok Alpine jackets, plus get some
behind the scenes information about the humble 'sock' from George Crawford-Smith
at Bridgedale. |
4/4/06
33 mins
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| Outdoors Show - For women only! |
14 meg |
| A specific collection of interviews for women
only, recorded in the Outdoor Woman area at the Outdoor Show at the NEC.
We talk to the designer of the Shewee 'stand up and take control', and the
distributors of Instead an alternative to tampons and pads. Plus Julie from
Montane joins us once again to discuss new clothing specifically for women,
available now. |
3/4/06
30 mins
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| Outdoors Show - Interview with The Ice Queen |
7 meg |
| A really interesting interview with Fiona Thornewill who
in 2003 pulled a 300 lb sled to the South Pole and became the fastest person
ever to do so in 41 days. 17 miles a day, in 80 mile an hour winds with
temperatures of sub -40C makes for one tough challenge! |
3/4/06
15 mins
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| Outdoors Show - Interview with Alpkit |
9 meg |
| At the recent Outdoors Show we managed to grab
Nick off the stand for a chat about the latest products, forthcoming products
which are in the pipeline and Alpkit in general. This interview will give
you more background information about the team and some of their exciting
plans for the future. |
3/4/06
20 mins
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| Podcast Bob gets interviewed by Jon Doran - Horror,
Shock, Probe! |
11 meg |
| The tables are turned for once and Podcast Bob gets
interviewed by Jon Doran from Outdoors Magic about backpackinglight, how
and why the podcasts started and some of his colourful past. Beats me why
anyone wants to hear about me, but here it is should you have nothing to
do for 20 odd minutes! |
23/2/06
23 mins
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| Are You Fit Enough For The Hills? |
14 meg |
| We all suffer from injuries when walking long distances
carrying heavy weights. Some of us train in the gym for it and some figure
we will get fit as we go along. After talking to a variety of backpackers
it seems we all suffer from similar ailments in our backs, knees and necks,
so I tracked down a body specialist, Maxine Bocock to offer suggestions
as to how we could minimise future health problems. |
10/1/06
30 mins
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| The Mountain Bothies Association |
15 meg |
| If you are unsure over how and when to use the
99 mountain bothies across the UK and in particular Scotland, this interview
with the MBA general secretary Peter King will explain how the organisation
started and all the information you need to know. This is a really useful
interview if you are an overseas visitor, or are just heading out onto the
hills for the first time. |
30/1/06
31 mins
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| UK Land Access Laws |
12 meg |
This may help clear up any confusion over the different land
access laws for the Scotland, England and Wales for overseas visitors.
Cameron McNeish editor of TGO Magazine explains what you can and can't do
and where you can or can't do it, and the differences between land access
in the Scottish and English countryside. |
30/1/06
24 mins
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| Going Lightweight – A Guide From Chris Townsend
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17 meg |
| If you are unsure as to what is actually involved
in going lightweight, or think it is just for adventure racers, this interview
will clarify the key issues. Chris explains his gear choice and why, so
that when he heads out onto the hills for a few days or a longer 2 week
trek, he still has all he needs and the weight is kept at a minimum. This
is what it is all about folks! |
11/1/06
35 mins
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| Overview of Golite Jam and Galaxy Rucksacks |
16 meg |
| The first interview where we look at a couple of products
and discuss some of the features to see if it helps listeners who want to
know more. Rob Stonehouse of ASI, UK importers of Golite products joins
us for an in depth look at the Jam and the Galaxy rucksacks in particular.
We look at materials and weight, then load them up and see how they feel.
Let us know if this works! |
7/1/06
33 mins
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| Exclusive interview with 'Coup' at US Lightweight
Specialists Golite |
20 meg |
Slightly longer than normal at 45 mins we chat to 'Coup'
the top man at Golite about the history of the company, product development,
their thoughts on the lightweight movement and the world environment in
general.
Golite are just starting to make bigger inroads into the UK and this interview
is full of information and thoughts, to make us question our whole approach
to the outdoors and suggest how we can improve the levels of pleasure for
all concerned. |
2/12/05
45 mins
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| New Photographic Courses with Colin Prior |
13 meg |
| Colin Prior is soon launching a series of photographic courses
for those interested in further developing their skills. Here he tells us
about the content and what people can expect. We also touch on his thoughts
on the providence of photographs people take and hear about his last trip
to Torridon where a chilly night resulted in a spectacular series of images. |
23/11/05
30 mins
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| Backpackinglight.com meets .co.uk! |
10 meg |
| Brothers in arms! The first collaboration between
the backpackinglight websites in the UK and US to discuss the lightweight
scene in general. Ryan Jordan tells us about the mindset of the US market
and the equipment currently in use and I find out that we are currently
4 years behind in the UK! Is this a turning point in the outdoor scene?
Only time will tell. |
17/11/05
23 mins
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| Jon Doran and the world of OM! |
14 meg |
| Outdoors Magic editor Jon Doran tells us all about the history
of the site, how it differs from the printed medium and explains his daily
tasks. Its not all playing with kit you know! He has to attend to the website,
try things out and write things as well as interact with the industry in
general. An interesting background to the UK’s most popular outdoor
website. |
17/11/05
31 mins
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| University of Derby – First year students and the great outdoors! |
5 meg |
| At a recent OM meet in a wet and windy Snowdon I
met a group of first year students on their first ever camping experience!
We chat to their program leader Paul Jakubowski about the course the University
provides and get some feedback from the students on day 3 of some Autumnal
Welsh camping. Ideal for students interested in the outdoors as a career. |
14/11/05
10 mins
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| Bikrum Pandey – Himalayan Adventure Travel |
7 meg |
| I met Bikrum at a recent Alan Hinkes Full Mounty
presentation. His company organises all the background preparation, paperwork,
crews and equipment for all types of expeditions in Nepal. Everything from
adventure travel to 8000m peaks for Alan Hinkes. Worth a listen! |
14/11/05
15 mins
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| Nordic Walking an overview |
12 meg |
| Pete Kelly from Leki drops in for a chat about the differences
between walking with normal walking poles and Nordic Poles. We touch on
the history, the practicalities, the equipment, the impact in the UK, the
health benefits and the difference it can make to our all over wellbeing. |
4/11/05
26 mins
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| Colin Prior - The worlds greatest landscape photographer? |
11.8 meg |
| Do you want to take better photographs when out in the
wilds? Then this is the interview to listen to. Colin shares with us his
views on the digital v film debate, how he prepares and plans to arrive
at his chosen location, the equipment he uses and his passion for the environment. |
21/10/05
25 mins
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| Ronald Turnbull - Life in a Bivvybag! |
14 meg |
| Listen to this fun interview with
the well known author and all weather walker and magazine writer Ronald
Turnbull. He explains in full all about the ‘fun’ and ‘enjoyment’
that can be had from the humble bivvybag and how it can change your outdoor
experience. |
19/10/05
31 mins
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| Chris Townsend - TGO's Mr Gear Guru himself! |
9.8 meg |
| The interview everyone has been waiting for! We have
a great chat with Chris about rucksacks, base layers, lightweight tents
and the industry. Hear the man behind countless articles and the Backpacker
Handbook. |
18/10/05
21 mins
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| John Manning talks tarps and the PCT |
15 meg |
We have a long chat with John about his recent 6 month
trip doing the PCT using lightweight Henry Shires tarps. He tells us what
others were using for shelter over there and we discuss the practicalities
of using the same equipment here.
Lots of interesting ideas come out in this 30 min interview and certainly
many people I'm sure will consider some John's clothing suggestions perhaps
going a bit too far! |
28/10/05
33 mins
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| TGO editor Cameron McNeish talks about getting into
the ‘lightweight’ mindset |
15 meg |
| We have a fascinating and insightful chat with TGO Magazine
editor Cameron McNeish about how we can get more from a backpacking trip
by thinking about being part of the landscape and not just passing through
it. |
16/10/05
32 mins
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