E27 | Pierre "Build-a-Bear" Paladin | Hiker Hacks & Making Your Own Gear | Part 1

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Previously titled “E27 | Fireside Chats | Pierre "Build-a-Bear" Paladin | Hiker Hacks & Making Your Own Gear | Part 1” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 12, 2026

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Recorded18 Apr 2024

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Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we talk with Pierre “Build-a-Bear” Paladin about hiker hacks. This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode. We don’t dive DEEP into the hacks here but do discuss the gear that Builda has made, what’s been the most difficult, and discuss sleeping bag science for those of you who need some fixes or suggestions to prevent the infamous sleeping bag condensation problem. Listen in and get to know Builda a bit before we deep dive into the more hacks in Part 2. Topics: Hiking hacks, hacks, sleeping bags, running, making your own gear The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Bonus episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either Spotify, Apple, or Patreon. Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page Build-a-Bear’s Social MediaInstagram DISCOUNT CODES:MayFly Ultralight Equipment20% Discount Code: Yeti20~~~~ Timestamps and Questions:0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost0:00:22 – Beginning of episode0:02:14 – The drink of the choice0:03:57 – Pierre “Build-a-Bear” Paladin introduction0:11:31 – Cotton World Updates0:20:17 – So, other than the PCT, AT, and TA, what othertrails have you hiked?0:41:00 – What’s the most difficult piece of gear you’vemade?0:57:37 – End of first part of interview Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs andBasecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black) Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “TheFire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark. Check out the album, andtheir IG page. Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecampOur Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoyOur Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp PatreonLinktree: @thegingerandthejoyYouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3Trek Blog: Wesley Black

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