By Land Podcast
An interview-based podcast that explores the world of outdoor recreation, including topics such as backpacking, thru-hiking, hunting, mountaineering, nutrition, conservation, personal development, and more.
Most episodes are conversations with people from different walks of life and outdoor backgrounds, giving me the opportunity to learn from their experiences and perspectives. Other episodes are practical field notes on skills, gear, and lessons learned, while some are deeper reflections on ideas, questions, and observations from my own journey.
This podcast is a record of my time in the outdoors, what I'm learning, and what I continue to learn.
I hope each episode leaves you feeling inspired and encouraged to pursue whatever adventure you're dreaming of.
-Emory, By Land
P.S. I hope you come back and tell me all about your adventure.
By Land Podcast
#156 - Behind the Design with Exo Mountain Gear
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Exo Mountain Gear specializes in load-hauling backpacks designed for hunters. Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing join me for a behind-the-scenes look at Exo's newest K4 pack design. After more than 3 years in development and over a decade of pack-building experience, the K4 is a finely tuned design and the best pack Exo has designed to date.
This episode is loaded with insight into the principles of pack design, the mechanical function of load carry (this is HUGE), and how Steve decides which features and updates make the cut when revising his designs.
If you spend any amount of time with any kind of pack strapped to your back (yes, even a lightweight one), you can learn a lot from Steve and Mark. Knowing how your gear functions will put you in the driver's seat rather than being a mere passenger hoping it's all going to work out.
Exo Mountain Gear is the real deal. They make a premium product and a team behind them that cares about their customers.
Enjoy!
Show Notes and Links
- Catching up with Mark and Steve
- Recapping Steve’s recent Alaskan sheep hunts
- Recapping Mark’s Mountain Goat hunt
- Mental strength - how to stay positive and mentally present
- Transitioning to the natural cycle of the backcountry
- Where pack design begins
- Exo Pack design principles
- Pack design changes over the years
- Exciting changes to the K4 design
- Where quality load carry begins
- The importance of hip-belt structure
- Finding the sweet spot in pack design
- The importance of taking care of customers
- Ivory holster compatibility with K4
- Plans for the rest of 2023
- How to follow up with Exo Mountain Gear
- https://exomtngear.com/
- YouTube
- The Hunt Backcountry Podcast
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