Episode 25 How to Hike 50 Miles in a Day with John Z - a podcast by Emory R. Wanger

John Z knows how to hike, but he also knows how to do it the right way without risking injury to himself.  On this episode of The By Land Podcast, hiker John Z joins me to talk about how he manages to hike 50 miles per day and how he's come to live a minimalist life.  John is also one of the creators of Pa'lente Packs, a pack company that is intentional about being minimal and functional.  

I asked John on the podcast because he has a method of hiking that allows him to cover crazy distances in a day and I wanted to know how he does it.  Additionally, I wanted to learn from John how he's been able to reduce his pack weight to 8 lbs..  We talk about this and so much more.

If you're looking to get better at streamlining your process, reducing pack bulk, and want to know the proper techniques to moving down a trail, you're not going to want to miss this episode.  John is a great dude, super chill, and just loves what he does.

Enjoy!

By Land,
Emory Ronald


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SHOW NOTES 

Introductions
John’s background and how he built up to hiking 50 miles in a single day
Proper hiking technique for reducing impact on the body
The impact of pack weight on the body
The choices of gear - bringing what you need depending on the trip
Adapting to trail conditions and scenarios
John’s food plan and being aware of your body
How to be minimal - making do with what you have
Why John continues to hike and explore the backcountry
Johns new pack company - behind the design
Who’s John’s pack is designed for
How John decided not to use a waist belt for a pack
“Packing your fears”
John’s advice to new backpackers
Finding John online
What’s next for John and the pack company
John’s camera choice
John and Emory BS session…
LINKS

Pa'lente Packs - https://palantepacks.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jawnzee/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/johnzahorian

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