In the which our intrepid hiker discusses a variety of topics to include some meals that he plans to take with him on the trail, what he ended up putting into his first aid kit, how he thinks about keeping his throat from getting parched, and what he does to keep from paying full retail when shopping for backpacking gear,
Today's podcast is sponsored by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks, an advocacy group for everyday people to try and get Congress to provide adequate resources to maintain our national park system.  Currently there's a $12Billion maintenance backlog and it affects the ability of people like you and me from being able to use these wonderful resources.  Go and check them out at https://www.restoreamericasnationalparks.org. 

Andrew Skurka Peanut Noodle Dinner
Andrew Skurka Rice and Beans Dinner
Sawyer mini water filter
Katadyn micropur tablets
REI.com
Patagonia sale page
Backcountry.com
Sierra.com
eBay.com
ExpertVoice.com
theclymb.com
drop.com
https://backpackinglight.com/buy-less-do-more-good-enough-gear/ (subscription probably required) 

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