

The Outdoor Evolution Podcast
Outdoor Evolution Media
Nic "Darwin" Rakestraw is joined by rotating co-hosts on a podcast that seeks to go beyond the usual conversations in the outdoor community. As more people turn to hiking, cycling, van-life and the outdoors - making use of public lands and Mother Nature - the questions we ask ourselves as a community need to move beyond the surface level. The Outdoor Evolution Podcast is all about the current, difficult and important discussions in the outdoor community.
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Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 11min
19: Dear Outdoor Industry
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Film Maker/Thru-Hiker Nick Greene to discuss what we "should" expect of the Outdoor Industry when it comes to stepping up for our Public Lands. Does a company that's in the Outdoor Industry owe anything to Public Lands? Why are we, as a community, not expecting this of the industry more? How can we, as consumers, change the landscape of where our money goes? These two filmmakers discuss their thoughts on all this and more.Watch Darwin's Film "Through The Great Southwest" Watch Nick's Film "Pack & Soul" To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Nick Greene on Instagram @thruguy

Jan 24, 2022 • 41min
18: Burning Down the Trail
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Einstein to discuss a growing issue in the Thru-Hiking and overall Outdoor Communities... Wildfires! Last year we saw the PCT completely shut down in early September, and watched as nearly every Southbound hiker who set off on the journey from Canada to Mexico had to end their hike early. This was just the most recent extreme consequence of the growing trend of wildfires, particularly in the Western US, and how they are affecting people's outdoor adventures. How will Wildfires continue to shape the future of thru-hiking? Has fire become a prominant feature of thru-hiking as much as the trail itself? What can we, as a community, do about it?#Giveashit Company Spotlight: Garage Grown GearTo get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Einstein on Instagram @youth.retired

Dec 27, 2021 • 1h 10min
17: JUST CREATE SOMETHING!
In this episode, Darwin is once again joined by Emory to talk about being a creator in the outdoor realm and dive into their own, personal creative journeys. Are you an aspiring Outdoor Media Creator? Are you thinking about starting a YouTube Channel, IG Account, Blog, or Podcast? Have you been wondering how to start your own creative journey? Well... This episode is for you! Even if you don't necessarily identify as an outdoor creator or aspire to be one, there's plenty to learn in this episode. #Giveashit Company Spotlight: Appalachian Gear CoTo get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Emory on Instagram @emory_by_landGo to https://byland.co/podcast to learn more about The By Land Podcast and find it wherever you get your podcasts!

Dec 13, 2021 • 1h 5min
16: Backcountry Nutrition
In this episode, Darwin is joined by Licensed Dietician and Valley To Peak Nutrition founder, Kyle Kamp, to talk about all things nutrition in the outdoors. Finding the perfect balance between a healthy diet & an efficient fuel source on a long-distance adventure can often seem impossible. Are the High Sugar & High Sodium foods we eat in the backcountry effecting our long term health? What are some good strategies to maintain a balanced diet on the trail? Is the "HikerTrash" Junk Food Diet we eat for months at a time really that bad for us?#Giveashit Company Spotlight: Garage Grown GearTo get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comLearn more about Kyle and Valley To Peak Nutrition at www.v2pnutrition.comFollow Valley To Peak Nutrition on Instagram

Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 5min
15: Post Adventure Blues
In this episode, Darwin is joined by fellow 2021 CDT Thru-Hiker, Triple Crowner, and Wilderness Therapy Instructor Justin Helmkamp to talk about what happens after the hike (or adventure) is OVER. There's always a focus on the highs and lows during a long adventure, but what about the many difficulties folks can run into in the weeks and months after finishing something like a thru-hike? What can someone completing a long, meaningful experience expect when they get back home? What can you do to fight off the "Post Adventure Blues?#Giveashit Company Spotlight: RawlogyTo get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Justin on Instagram @justinhelmkamp

Nov 15, 2021 • 47min
14: Is Bikepacking Better?
In this episode, Einstein is back on the show to join Darwin in a discussion about all things bikepacking! Over the years we have occasionally shared our love of two-wheeled adventures, but this episode is fully-dedicated to why bikepacking/touring is so awesome. How is it similar/different to backpacking? Is it really that hard to transition from hiking to cycling? And finally... Is Bikepacking Better?? #Giveashit Company Spotlight: Garage Grown GearTo get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Einstein on Instagram @youth.retiredBikepacking Links!Outdoor Evolution Bikepacking Buyer's Guidebikepacking.comAdventure Cycling Association

Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 9min
13: We're Back!
Welcome to Season 2 of The Outdoor Evolution Podcast!Fresh off his CDT thru-hike, Darwin is joined once again by Emory to chat about his experience on trail this Summer hiking over 2,800 miles from Canada to Mexico. They also catch up on other projects OE has been working on, and what you can look forward to hearing on this season of the pod!#Giveashit Company Spotlight: Appalachian Gear CoLearn How To Backpack - https://www.learnhowtobackpack.comTo get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Emory on Instagram @emory_by_landGo to https://byland.co/podcast to learn more about The By Land Podcast and find it wherever you get your podcasts!

Aug 30, 2021 • 1h 3min
12: How Creators Make a Living
In this episode, Darwin & Emory open up about what a career as a media creator might look like. If you're interested in getting into creating outdoor media professionally, or are just curious about how some creators make a living, this is the episode for you! Darwin draws on his personal experience of six years as an outdoor media creator, and answers some common questions people have about how sustainable it is. How do I start? What can I expect for the first year? How will this affect my personal life? All of these, and more, answered on this episode!!This is the final episode of the first run of episodes for The Outdoor Evolution Podcast. If you've listened to them all - we appreciate it and please like, comment, subscribe, and contact us with any thoughts you've had on the first 12 episodes! If you haven't, we encourage you to go back and check them out during our brief hiatus before a run of brand new episodes later this year! We'll be coming back to you with new stories, important discussions, and maybe even be joined by some new voices...stay tuned!!!To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Emory on Instagram @emory_by_landGo to https://byland.co/podcast to learn more about The By Land Podcast and find it wherever you get your podcasts!

Aug 16, 2021 • 39min
11: Backpacking Vs Thru-Hiking
In this episode, Darwin is joined yet again by Einstein to debate the key differences between Backpacking and Thru-hiking. Are they even different? How so? Why do people seem to look down on one or the other, depending on their preference?To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Einstein on Instagram @youth.retiredCheck out Einstein's website: unpublishedeinsteinthoughts.com

Aug 2, 2021 • 1h 2min
10: Kickin' Rocks
In this episode, Darwin & Emory chat about rocks. More specifically, rock cairns. When do cairns & stick shelters go from being a necessary to a nuisance on our public lands? What’s the gray area between necessary use and leaving a trace consist of? Does a little harmless stack of rocks really make a big impact on the natural environment?To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Emory on Instagram @emory_by_landGo to https://byland.co/podcast to learn more about The By Land Podcast and find it wherever you get your podcasts!


