Colorado Trail Prep: Part Four - GEAR Favorites of 2024

Bush & Banter

In their latest episode, three months in the making, Jen and Dyana dive into an in-depth and informative discussion about their top picks for backpacking gear. From the big three (shelter, pack, and sleep system) to shoes, electronics, accessories, and clothes, the duo breaks down the must-have products that made the cut and they simply can't hike without.

Dyana’s Colorado Trail Gear list on Amazon
www.amazon.com/shop/dyanacarmella
Dyana's Knife From Running Wolf Fine Art
www.runningwolffineart.com
Dyana's Soap from Rocky Mountain Traders
www.rockymountaintradersmt.com/home
Jen's Pacific Crest Trail Gear List (with weight and cost)
https://lighterpack.com/r/f0r504
Jen's Tahoe Rim Trail Gear List (with weight and cost)
https://lighterpack.com/r/3eynbx

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
5:49 BIG 3 (Pack, Shelter, Sleep System)
7:14 Framed vs Frameless backpacks
12:56 Freestanding vs non-freestanding tents
20:35 Sleeping pads and sleeping bags/quilts
29:30 Shoes + socks
32:30 Zero drop shoes
45:23 Cookware + water filtration
49:39 Electronics
58:23 Hygiene
1:04:09 Accessories + clothing

Where to find and support Bush & Banter:

• Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter
• Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com
• Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter
• E-mail Bush & Banter: [e-mail]
• Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella
• Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @thewhimsicalwoman

Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. BIG 3 (Pack, Shelter, Sleep System) (00:05:49)

3. Framed vs Frameless backpacks (00:07:14)

4. Freestanding vs non-freestanding tents (00:12:56)

5. Sleeping pads and sleeping bags/quilts (00:20:35)

6. Shoes + socks (00:29:30)

7. Zero drop shoes (00:32:30)

8. Cookware + water filtration (00:45:23)

9. Electronics (00:49:39)

10. Hygiene (00:58:23)

11. Accessories + clothing (01:04:09)