About this episode
YOU asked, and the experts answered! These are just some of the questions from our listeners... What type of sun protection is best? "I'm a fan of covering up" - Mary "A hooded shirt is the way to go" - Andrew Is "Sunscreen the New Margarine?" - Buzz How much of a difference do trekking poles make and how to know when to use them? "Poles are standard equipment. Like wearing a shirt." - Andrew "They can be difficult in technical terrain" - Mary "The Black Diamond 'Z-folding' running pole was a game-changer" - Andrew For those long efforts, how best to recharge my GPS watch, phone, etc? "A 10,000 mAh battery pack is the sweet spot" - Andrew "You can get 3 phone charges from an Anker" - Mary "Solar power is great, but has a terrible weight/power ratio for this purpose" - Buzz What tips would you have for someone getting started in packrafting? What socks and gloves do you prefer during winter time? "The RBH Designs mitten is expensive, but it's the best" - Andrew Andy: What’s the single 'must-have but they might not know about it' piece of gear? "I tested a Zoleo this year - this PLB is designed to be paired with your phone, so is lighter than a Garmin or SPOT" Mary: What bit of gear has impressed you the most? "The Gaia GPS app! We just added Snotel sites as a map overlay."