On the Seek Outside Podcast, we sit down with experts and hobbyists alike to tackle the most foremost topics in the outdoor world and have a ton of fun while doing it. We explore conservation, hunting, camping, backpacking, outdoor recreation and general adventuring as well as discuss the gear and tactics to get you outside with confidence.
Seek Outside Podcast- Silex and Guardian 2.0! What Changed And Whats New
Seek Outside's own creators discuss the innovative Silex and Guardian 2.0 shelters, revealing design changes and new features for ultralight backpacking.
In this episode of the Seek Outside Podcast, we cover critical backcountry lessons, real-world missing hiker cases, and what happens when someone disappears in the wilderness and specifically on through hikes.We kick things off by recapping the Grand Junction Gear Scavenger Hunt, then dive into our top backcountry lessons learned in 2025—from staying open-minded and allowing more time than you think you need, to avoiding overconfidence in your hiking abilities.Next, we’re joined by Cathy Tarr of the Fowler O’Sullivan Foundation for a powerful and informative conversation about missing hikers. We discuss a John Doe missing hiker case that was partially solved thanks to the individual using a Seek Outside backpack.Cathy also explains the vital work the Fowler O’Sullivan Foundation does to support families of missing hikers, what actually happens behind the scenes when a hiker is reported missing, and the most common reasons people go missing on thru-hikes and in the backcountry.This episode is a must-listen for hikers, backpackers, thru-hikers, search and rescue enthusiasts, and anyone who spends time outdoors.???? Topics Covered:Grand Junction Gear Scavenger Hunt recapTop backcountry lessons learned in 2025Staying open-minded & avoiding overconfidence outdoorsMissing hiker & John Doe wilderness casesFowler O’Sullivan Foundation’s missionhttps://fofound.org/What happens when a hiker goes missingCommon reasons hikers disappear on thru-hikesBackcountry safety, preparedness, and lessons learned???? Subscribe to the Seek Outside Podcast for real conversations about backcountry travel, outdoor lessons, and wilderness safety.
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Hot Tent Stove Burn Times, Dyneema Explained & Black Beard Fire Starters | Seek Outside Podcast
Welcome back to the Seek Outside Podcast—the show built for hardcore outdoor adventurers, gear heads, backcountry hunters, hot-tent campers, and anyone obsessed with high-performance outdoor equipment.In this episode we start things off with some exciting new gear and merch drops, including:???? New Seek Outside Logo Gear???? Black Beard Fire Starters now available on our website???? All-new Stocking Stuffer Bundles for the holiday seasonFILL OUT THIS TIER LIST, SCREENSHOT AND SEND IT TO INFO@SEEKOUTSIDE.COM TO BE ENTERED TO WIN FREE GEAR!After that, we dive into some of the most common hot-tenting questions we get from our customers, including:✔️ How long do Seek Outside stoves burn?✔️ What’s the best type of wood to use in a hot tent stove?✔️ What is Dyneema fabric and why is it used in ultralight shelters?✔️ Hot tent tips for winter camping & deep-cold conditionsThen we roll into our featured interview with KJ Thompson of Black Beard Fire Starters. We cover:???? How to start a fire anywhere — even in wet conditions???? What every survival kit should include and why you need one???????? What it means to be a USA-made company???? Why Black Beard makes one of the most reliable fire starters in the outdoor industryIf you love hot tent camping, backcountry survival skills, fire-starting gear, ultralight fabrics, or American-made outdoor products, this episode is for you.00:00 – Intro03:20 – New merch + Black Beard Fire Starters15:21– Hot Tent Q&A (stove burn times, wood types, Dyneema, etc.)49:10 – Interview with KJ Thompson
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Seek Outside Podcast- Silex and Guardian 2.0! What Changed And Whats New
Published 2 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] This is like the Brightwater. It's designed to be a small one-person shelter that is for three-season use. It's lighter. The nest is lighter. It doesn't have the same DWR. Everything's lighter. Yeah, exactly. So higher airflow, more for that later spring, early fall, summer use, while the Silex is, you know, you can make it work for pretty much everything. Yeah. Let's move on to the Guardian 2.0. The Guardian 2.0 was the first of these that we dropped. And we've kind of been working on this one for a while. And it has a little bit less changes, but some very important changes. […]
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