MeatEater’s Gear Talk Podcast with Janis Putelis and Jordan Budd dives into the details and efficacy of the gear they use in the backcountry. From comparative reviews to complete pack dumps for specific adventures, Janis and Jordan explore the intricacies of different products, manufacturers, and materials to help you decide whether it’ll make your next trip a success.
This week Clay Croft joins Jordan and Janis once again. This time to discuss car camping! They discuss everything from sleeping on the ground to sleeping on top of your vehicle, the most badass kitchen setups, how to keep cool or warm and how to stay organized.
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15 Jun 2023
Ep. 18: Mechanical Sympathy
This week we discuss getting your rig stuck and unstuck with Clay Croft from X Overland. We cover tires, traction boards, tow straps, jacks, chains, attachment points and how best to use the aforementioned equipment. If you travel down muddy, rocky, snowy, wet dirt roads in search of hunting adventure this episode is for you.
To see more of what Clay Croft is up to check out:
https://www.xoverland.com/ (https://www.xoverland.com/)
https://www.youtube.com/@ExpeditionOverland (https://www.youtube.com/@ExpeditionOverland)
https://www.xoverland.com/xo-podcast/
List of items mentioned in the Gear Talk podcast:
CLAY CROFT
Hi lift jack
https://hi-lift.com/hi-lift-jacks/ (https://hi-lift.com/hi-lift-jacks/)
ARB air compressor, single and twin, portable
https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/portable-air-compressors/ (https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/portable-air-compressors/)
Maxtrax recovery kit
https://maxtraxus.com/collections/4x4-recovery-gear (https://maxtraxus.com/collections/4x4-recovery-gear)
Maxtrax recovery boards
https://maxtraxus.com/products/maxtrax-mkii-signature-orange?_pos=3&_sid=2ca7e32c2&_ss=r (https://maxtraxus.com/products/maxtrax-mkii-signature-orange?_pos=3&_sid=2ca7e32c2&_ss=r)
Warn recovery kit (tow strap, snatch strap)
https://www.warn.com/products-epic-recovery-kits (https://www.warn.com/products-epic-recovery-kits)
Warn (or Factory 55) soft shackles
https://www.warn.com/spydura-nightline-soft-shackle-102559 (https://www.warn.com/spydura-nightline-soft-shackle-102559)
https://www.warn.com/spydura-soft-shackle-102556 (https://www.warn.com/spydura-soft-shackle-102556)
ARB hydraulic jack
https://arbusa.com/recovery/arb-jack/ (https://arbusa.com/recovery/arb-jack/)
ARB Tire repair kit
https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/tire-accessories-2/ (https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/tire-accessories-2/)
Slime repair kit
https://slime.com/collections/tire-repair-kits (https://slime.com/collections/tire-repair-kits)
General Grabber AT/X tires
https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-atx (https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-atx)
General Grabber X3 tires
https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-x3 (https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-x3)
Warn winches
https://www.warn.com/products-winches-hoists (https://www.warn.com/products-winches-hoists)
Shovel (different levels, Home Depot to DMOS)
DMOS Delta Pro shovel: https://alnk.to/3TYKquO (https://alnk.to/3TYKquO)
DMOS Nomad shovel: https://alnk.to/dppFoyH (https://alnk.to/dppFoyH)
Noco battery jump pack
https://no.co/products/power/boost (https://no.co/products/power/boost)
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1 Jun 2023
Ep. 17: Flying With Guns, Packing Gear, and Shipping Meat
Interested in traveling to hunt? This podcast covers it all from packing your gear into duffels, checking your rifle with airlines, what to carry in your carryon, all the way to logistics of getting your meat home.
If you have a question you want to submit to Gear Talk for discussion, email geartalk@themeateater.com. Want to comment on this episode? Visit https://www.themeateater.com/listen/gear-talk (https://www.themeateater.com/listen/gear-talk) and join the conversation.
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