By Land Podcast
This podcast is about learning how to have better backcountry experiences and understanding why spending time outside matters in the first place.
I have conversations with people from diverse outdoor backgrounds to learn from them and hear their personal stories. I cover everything from backpacking, hiking, hunting, conservation, and outdoor skills to the broader role the outdoors can play in our health, perspective, and everyday lives.
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-Emory, By Land
By Land Podcast
#108 - Gather Knowledge, Not Gear with Dan Solsman
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Dan Solsman found himself caught up in the rat race of collecting more gear rather than more knowledge. Each year would bring new gear that marketing told him he had to have to be successful. Realizing he was on a never-ending cycle of chasing the latest and greatest, he decided to stop the bus, get off, and begin chasing down more knowledge rather than more gear.
We often think new or better gear will make up for our lack of skills, dedication, and training, but all it does is put a dent in our wallets and leave us wanting something more.
In this episode, Dan shares his thoughts on going from gathering gear to gathering knowledge and what’s happened since making the shift.
Show Notes and Links
- Introductions
- Dan’s philosophy on collecting gear instead of skills
- How streamlining your gear enhances the experience
- Dan’s decision NOT to wear camouflage
- On how to be selective with gear
- On working on your weaknesses
- Learning to be patient
- what you need versus what you think you need
- How challenges can recalibrate your mind
- We all start somewhere
- Closing thoughts
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