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Sleep Systems
Shawn
Season 1 / Episode 65 A good night’s sleep can make or break a backpacking trip, and on this episode of the Shawn & Mike Take A Hike podcast, Shawn and Mike zoom out to look at the full picture: your sleep system. We previously dove into sleeping pad R-values and sleeping bag insulation. Now we bring
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New Year’s Resolutions
Shawn
advice, amateur, backcountry, backpack, backpacking, beginner, clothing, Comfort, food, gear, hammock, hike, hikers, hiking, journaling, map, mental health, nature, resolutions, safety, tenting, tents, therapy, trailSeason 1 / Episode 64 Kick off the year with intention, curiosity, and a little trail dust on this episode of the Shawn & Mike Take A Hike podcast. As the calendar turns to a new year, Shawn and Mike take a relaxed, judgment-free look at New Year’s resolutions through the lens of hiking and backpacking, focusing
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Hammock Hiking
Shawn
Season 1 / Episode 47 In this special episode of Shawn & Mike Take a Hike, we welcome a listener to the show to share their unique take on backcountry camping—and why they prefer a hammock over a traditional tent. While our podcast usually highlights our own experiences as amateur hikers figuring it out as
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Can I Camp Here?
Shawn
Season 1 / Episode 30 A Beginner’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Spot In this episode of Shawn & Mike Take A Hike, Shawn and Mike dive into the crucial considerations every hiker should know when setting up camp in the backcountry. From national parks to state-owned forests, the hosts break down the essential guidelines




