Back in January Rylan was introduced to the Iron Master's Mansion hostel. At the time of this recording renovations were taking place to the facilities.  Nearly all of the work was being done by volunteers and paid for by contributions. Since the recording the state has taken possession...

Shug and Rylan are still talking about stoves. Shug has a friend who sent him a box of camping stoves to use in his videos. Alcohol and wood stoves are the topic as they discuss the Mini Bull and the Bush buddy. The warmth, crackle and ambiance of a fire on a camping trip is always welcome...

Shug stumbles into Alabama this week for a chat. Shug and Rylan rambled on for several hours so we will be spending some time with him. If you're not familiar with Shug you can find him on-line at YouTube, his business or his wife's...

In the last episode of the Jolly series Rylan and James were talking about gear. They pick up where they left off in the last episode but they come in discussing solo hiking. Lori was with them on the last AT hike but had to turn and proceed in the other direction. She spent several...

This episode finds Rylan and James continuing their discussion about gear.  Rylan has revamped lots of his gear since moving to a hammock and James has been a source of great knowledge guiding Rylan's purchases.  Moving to down was a little fearful for Rylan...