Keyword Adventure

Season 3 Episode 9.  Layering Basics - don't skip this episode!  We interview Lawson Glidden, President of Minus33 Merino Wool, to bring a pro's perspective on layering with merino wool.  This was Minus33's inaugural podcast appearance - a first ever interview that we are lucky to scoop!  Cristen had a lot of fun talking to Lawson - the history of this New Hampshire-based family business that spans well over 100 years is fascinating on its own.  Add the fact that they're producing some of the nicest merino wool socks, base layers, shirts, hats (and more) and you have a personalized experience in the quality layers you collect.  We love that. Besides gushing about Minus33 (this isn't a sponsored episode - while we are affiliates, we are simply this enthusiastic about finding this brand), we share a couple of our own stories about layering failures and successes so that you can consider your own needs when heading out in varying temperatures and conditions.  Learning the basics of layering is a key factor in your outdoor adventure comfort and safety - we hope this episode gives a foundation for your excursions and makes you smile as much as we did! Check out Minus33 here! (Links from here take you to our affiliates - we do get a small commission if you make a purchase at no cost additional cost to you. Thank you!)

Season 3 Episode 8.  Your camp cooking game can be as simple or complex as you want it to be.  From boiling water and a stick over fire, to propane pizza ovens and gourmet meals, the options are endless - and so are the cooking systems.  Regardless of your cooking style, you can make tasty meals when you're camping in front country, backcountry, and everywhere in between! We talk about some basic systems that have worked for us over the years, including some insights that we aim to help you narrow down the cooking system that might work best for your needs (and cooking expertise).  No episode that includes fire would be complete without us oversharing our own stories of accidentally lighting things on fire... please tell us if you're in that club: embarrassment loves company! Thanks for tuning and chuckling with us.  We hope to join you around the camp kitchen in the future!

Season 3 Episode 7: Adults Only!   In this episode, we're going to talk about the importance of adult time in the outdoors.  Whether solo, as a couple, or with a group of friends, having this time to head outside for your adult-time adventure is important for your playfulness, reconnection, and psyche.  We're going to talk about the how's and why's of adult-only adventure and how the kids are perfectly ok in the care of a loved one.  We cover how to have humor with one another and not take everything quite so seriously, plus how to let your pace adjust for your own needs.  While we love introducing, leading, and instructing our son on adventures, sometimes our relationship needs the time with just the two of us... ... or it's one of the only ways we can truly set time aside to be with friends... ... or our solo batteries need to recharge with the peace, quiet, and refreshment of being on nobody's agenda but our own. Absence makes the heart grow fonder... and the grown-ups grow stronger for the next adventure, even if it's just the upcoming day-to-day routine.  Thanks for listening!  Please check out our website for more information on Eddie Bauer Gear Rentals and other great resources for your adventure outings.

Season 3, Episode 6: Camping Sleep Systems! Just the facts, ma'am. We're going over the basics of camping sleep systems from sleeping pads to bags and blankets. We'll talk about different types, when one is more appropriate or preferred over the other, the rating systems, pros and cons of all the options, you name it.  If you're thinking of getting your first sleep system or perhaps updating from what you have, we've got ya' covered. And if we don't, please send us a question. We would also love to know: are you a side sleeper or a back sleeper? Sleeping pad or hammock sleeper? There are so many options! We're trying Spotify's new polling feature for the fun of it - if you're listening on Spotify, please chime in :) Check out the website for a blog post about Sleep Systems so that all of this information can be right at your fingertips (and visualized) as well. And we have some websites featured from affiliates who are running really good deals on quality gear to get you into your next adventure. www.keywordadventure.com

Season 3 Episode 4 In this episode, we talk to Emily Carlson of Magnetic North (www.magneticnorth.us) about family nutrition during a variety of outdoor activities and ages of participants! Magnetic North focuses on durability training, continuing to do the things you love doing for as long as you want to do them. Covered in this episode: Foods that are best to pack for your outdoor adventures Are packaged foods necessary? Choosing foods that will power you best for the activity you’re doing Including kids in food packing Grab-and-go vs full-on cooking Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and what they do for us Short trips vs long trips: is there a difference in what you eat? How elevation affects the way your body burns fuel (and water) The other necessities: Sleep and Hydration How to avoid spikes and crashes How elevation changes the macros your body is burning Things you can do to help your body prepare in the weeks leading up to a longer trip Supplements and shakes Why taking time with your meals - and focusing on that - is important How stress affects digestion Fads and fasting A Super Special Secret S’mores technique! We loved creating this episode. There are so many wonderful nibbles about nutrition and fueling yourself and your family for any adventure. If you’re interested in learning more about Magnetic North, their new Durability School, or coaching one-on-one with Emily (she’s awesome and so is her cohort, Brittany) you can find them on www.magneticnorth.us and on Instagram @magneticnorth___. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast! Remember to check out our website at www.keywordadventure.com to sign up for our newsletter and see the latest gear deals and blogs.