Wes and Cylas are the voices behind Deliberately Lost Outdoors, a podcast dedicated to the grit and beauty of the remote outdoors. After growing up in Minnesota and discovering a passion for the mountains while hiking in Colorado, this duo has spent years adventuring and exploring the remote wilderness.
As military veterans with 30 years of combined service, they bring a unique perspective to the outdoors-breaking down the gear, the skills, and the mindset required for serious outdoor adventure. Whether you’re backpacking, snowshoeing, or planning your next off-road expedition, join them as they share their adventures and teach you the skills needed to get "deliberately lost outdoors".
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Just a quick hello from us as we wind down after returning home from Wyoming. Find us on our socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dlopodcast 20Twenty Lighting: https://www.20twentylighting.com/ Use code GETLOST for 20% off
22 May 2026
When "Deliberately Lost" Becomes Real: Are You Actually Prepared?
"Hello? Is this search & rescue? I need help." Today we talk about how to be prepared for the unexpected. After someone we know had to call search and rescue we thought it would be a great opportunity to go over the basics. What to bring with you while adventuring, how do you know when you need help, and what to do when things don't go as planned. Show links: Baker Overland : https://www.youtube.com/c/bakeroverland My Medic: https://mymedic.com/ Find us on our socials: Linktree: htt...
27 Mar 2026
Good Times and Bad Roads: A Jasper Jeep Jam Adventure
In this episode we talk about our trip to Jasper Jeep Jam. It turned into quite the adventure! We also have some exciting news to share! Find us on our socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dlopodcast 20Twenty Lighting: https://www.20twentylighting.com/ Use code GETLOST for 20% off
25 Feb 2026
Garage Door Fails, Buy-Back Gambles, and the Weight of Overlanding
In this episode, we’re detailing the cringeworthy moment Wes's trailer met the garage door trim (and lost), and we question if Cylas just made a big purchase mistake. Plus, we’re diving into the tech: Power stations vs. on-board battery systems, and why your 'perfect' rig might actually be dangerously overweight. Find us on our socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dlopodcast
22 Jan 2026
"Frozen Lake Camping" with Charlie Racinowski
In this episode, special guest Charlie Racinowski travels to Minnesota to join us for some "frozen lake camping". We spent 3 days camped out on the ice, battling the cold and wind while trying to catch some fish. We talk about cold weather camping preparations, diesel heaters, batteries and Charlies observations of us northerners. Show Links: Outskirts Overland Podcast Find us on our socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dlopodcast
13 Dec 2025
Foggy Mornings and Feasts With Friends - A MAO Friendsgiving Recap
Today we recap MAO Friendsgiving. This was an event hosted by our good friend Benji and Midwest Adventure Outfitters. It was a great time hanging out with great people! Check out Midwest Adventure Outfitters on Facebook and their Website! Find us on our socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dlopodcast
19 Nov 2025
When the Trails Heal: Helping Veterans and Building the Community
In this episode, we catch up from our Utah trip. Cylas talks about Whiskey and Waypoints, an event hosted by Overland 870 to help raise money for The Battlehart Foundation and our nations Veterans battling PTSD. We also talk some updates about our vehicles and our next event, Midwest Adventure Outfitters Friendsgiving. Overland 870: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1063529404385260 The Battlehart Foundation: https://battlehart.org/ Midwest Adventure Outfitters: https://midwestadventureoutfit...
22 Oct 2025
Rain, Wind, and Washed-Out Trails - A Utah Recap
It's finally here! Our Utah trip! In this episode we recap how our trip went, from windy nights to unexpected obstacles on trails. It was a great trip and we can't wait to go back! Find us on our socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dlopodcast
8 Oct 2025
Brakes, Bearings, and Bad Decisions: Colorado Trip Recap
Join us as we talk about our experience at Overland of America in Jay, Oklahoma and our individual trips to Colorado National Forests. From downhill barbie jeep races to moose encounters and lightening storms, we both had our own adventures. So grab some snacks and get comfortable because this is a long one! Find us on our socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dlopodcast
1 Oct 2025
Rigs, racks, and good vibes.
In this episode, Wes gives an update on his Jeep, discusses roof top tent mounts, and about spreading the love throughout the outdoors adventuring community. Show Links: Midwest Adventure Outfitters Friendsgiving Jasper Jeep Jam 2026
1 Sept 2025
EP4: Canoepacking the BWCA with Special Guest Jeremy Mantell
We have our first special guest on the show! Our good friend and military brother Jeremy Mantell joins us to talk about his 4 day, 3 night canoepacking trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) comprises of over 1,090,000 acres, more than 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and more than 2,000 designated campsites. It's a the perfect place to get deliberately lost outdoors. Episode Links: US Forest Service BWCA link - ht...
1 Aug 2025
EP3: Safety While Adventuring
In EP3: Safety While Adventuring, we discuss some topics about, you guessed it, safety! From location considerations to bear safety and altitude sickness, we talk about some things that we feel are important to think about while adventuring. We also have some exciting news to share! So strap in and hold on, it's our longest episode yet!
2 Jul 2025
EP2.1: Overlanding Basics Revisited
Wes revisits overlanding basics, clarifying camping and map-reading techniques for outdoor enthusiasts.
1 Jul 2025
EP2: Overlanding Basics... kind of!
The hosts discuss overlanding basics, focusing on the captivating rules and regulations surrounding Federal versus State land, trip planning, and Leave No Trace principles.
1 Jun 2025
EP1: Introduction. Welcome to our podcast!
The hosts introduce themselves and share their personal stories about how they became involved in outdoor adventuring in this introductory episode.
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