The Outdoor Evolution Podcast

39: The Harsh Truth About Cottage Gear Companies

In this episode, Darwin sits down with the owner of UGQ [https://ugqoutdoor.com], Chad Houghton, to discuss the Pros and Cons of owning and operating a small cottage outdoor gear company. Why is it more expensive? How do you compete with "big box" brands? Why make things domestically VS overseas? Where does "real" value come from when you choose who to buy from? Is it worth it?  This Episode Sponsored By: Kineon Get 10% off the Kineon Move+ Pro by following This Link [https://bit.ly/3MwszWD]  UGQ - https://bit.ly/46dqOp7 [https://bit.ly/46dqOp7] Evolved Supply Co. - https://bit.ly/49juhnT [https://bit.ly/49juhnT] Get early access to episodes, other podcasts, and exclusive content, by joining & supporting me on Patreon. [https://www.patreon.com/darwinonthetrail] Go to Darwinonthetrail.com [https://darwinonthetrail.com/] to keep up to date with all of my new films, videos, and projects. Follow Me on Instagram @Darwin_onthetrail Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com

38: When All Goes Wrong In The Alaskan Wilderness

In this episode, Darwin sits down with his Alaska hiking Partner Jonathan to do a Deep Dive on Everything that went wrong during the first 8 days of their summer Thru-Hike in the Alaskan Wilderness. This Episode Sponsored By:  onX Backcountry [https://bit.ly/4mWBPBr] Get 60% off my favorite Backcountry Navigation App by following This Link [https://bit.ly/4mWBPBr]  Get early access to episodes, other podcasts, and exclusive content, by joining & supporting me on Patreon. [https://www.patreon.com/darwinonthetrail] Go to Darwinonthetrail.com [https://darwinonthetrail.com/] to keep up to date with all of my new films, videos, and projects. Follow Me on Instagram @Darwin_onthetrail Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com

37: Canada to Mexico... AGAIN!

In this episode, Darwin announces his BIG Adventure Plans for 2026! A return to The Continental Divide 5 years later? YEP, but this time around he's doing it totally different!  This Episode Sponsored By:  onX Backcountry [https://bit.ly/4mWBPBr] Get 60% off my favorite Backcountry Navigation App by following This Link [https://bit.ly/4mWBPBr]  Get early access to episodes, other podcasts, and exclusive content, by joining & supporting me on Patreon. [https://www.patreon.com/darwinonthetrail] Go to Darwinonthetrail.com [https://darwinonthetrail.com/] to keep up to date with all of my new films, videos, and projects. Follow Me on Instagram @Darwin_onthetrail Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com

36: Our Trails Need Us NOW!

In this episode, Darwin tackles a current Hot Topic about the recent defunding of our Public Land agencies. What can we do as a community to make sure these lands are protected & maintained during the recent National Park & Forest employee layoffs? How can we help the future of these wild places? This Episode Sponsored By:  Highlander [https://bit.ly/3NwP3UN] Come Hike, Camp, & Learn with ME at Highlander Big Bear 2025. Get 20% Off your registration by following This Link [https://bit.ly/3NwP3UN] or using code DARWIN20! Sign The Petition [https://bit.ly/4kfRHxy] To Fund National Parks  Get Involved With Responsible Stewardship [https://www.responsiblestewardship.org]  Get Involved With National Forest Foundation [https://www.nationalforests.org] Contact Nick Page [https://www.nickpagephotography.com/contact-me] about his New Stewardship Organization [https://www.naturestewardsnetwork.org]  Get early access to episodes, other podcasts, and exclusive content, by joining & supporting me on Patreon. [https://www.patreon.com/darwinonthetrail] Go to Darwinonthetrail.com [https://darwinonthetrail.com/] to keep up to date with all of my new films, videos, and projects. Follow Me on Instagram @Darwin_onthetrail Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com

35: The END of Outdoor Evolution???

In this episode, Darwin is BACK to discuss what happened to Outdoor Evolution over the past year and what's next for The Podcast & Darwin Onthetrail! This Episode Sponsored By:  onX Backcountry [https://bit.ly/3StZwTd] Get 20% Off of an onX Backcountry Subscription by following This Link [https://bit.ly/3StZwTd] or using code DARWIN20! Get early access to episodes, other podcasts, and exclusive content, by joining & supporting me on Patreon. [https://www.patreon.com/darwinonthetrail] Go to Darwinonthetrail.com [https://darwinonthetrail.com] to keep up to date with all of my new films, videos, and projects. Follow Me on Instagram @Darwin_onthetrail Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com