This week on Gear Talk, Jordan and Janis briefly recap their 2022 seasons then dive into their top gear picks for the year. They discuss snowmobiles, side by sides, boots, tripod heads, tents, rain gear and more. 

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This week on Gear Talk, Jordan and Janis briefly recap their 2022 seasons then dive into their top gear picks for the year. They discuss snowmobiles, side by sides, boots, tripod heads, tents, rain gear and more. 
If you have a question you want to submit to Gear Talk for discussion, email geartalk@themeateater.com. Want to comment on this episode? Visit<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/listen/gear-talk"> https://www.themeateater.com/listen/gear-talk</a> and join the conversation.
Connect with<a href="https://www.instagram.com/janis_putelis/?hl=en"> Janis</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordan.budd/?hl=en"> Jordan</a>, and<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/"> MeatEater</a>
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MeatEater’s Gear Talk Podcast with Janis Putelis and Jordan Budd dives into the details and efficacy of the gear they use in the backcountry. From comparative reviews to complete pack dumps for specific adventures, Janis and Jordan explore the intricacies of different products, manufacturers, and materials to help you decide whether it’ll make your next trip a success.

MeatEater’s Gear Talk Podcast with Janis Putelis and Jordan Budd dives into the details and efficacy of the gear they use in the backcountry. From comparative reviews to complete pack dumps for specific adventures, Janis and Jordan explore the intricacies of different products, manufacturers, and materials to help you decide whether it’ll make your next trip a success.

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Ep. 07: Best Gear of 2022

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This week Clay Croft joins Jordan and Janis once again. This time to discuss car camping! They discuss everything from sleeping on the ground to sleeping on top of your vehicle, the most badass kitchen setups, how to keep cool or warm and how to stay organized.  

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This week Clay Croft joins Jordan and Janis once again. This time to discuss car camping! They discuss everything from sleeping on the ground to sleeping on top of your vehicle, the most badass kitchen setups, how to keep cool or warm and how to stay organized.  
Connect with<a href="https://www.instagram.com/janis_putelis/?hl=en"> Janis</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordan.budd/?hl=en"> Jordan</a>, and<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/"> MeatEater</a>
MeatEater on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meateater"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/"> Facebook</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"> Twitter</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg"> Youtube</a>
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Ep.19: Guide to Car Camping with Clay Croft

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This week we discuss getting your rig stuck and unstuck with Clay Croft from X Overland. We cover tires, traction boards, tow straps, jacks, chains, attachment points and how best to use the aforementioned equipment. If you travel down muddy, rocky, snowy, wet dirt roads in search of hunting adventure this episode is for you.

To see more of what Clay Croft is up to check out:

https://www.xoverland.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@ExpeditionOverland

https://www.xoverland.com/xo-podcast/

List of items mentioned in the Gear Talk podcast: 

CLAY CROFT


Hi lift jack

https://hi-lift.com/hi-lift-jacks/

ARB air compressor, single and twin, portable

https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/portable-air-compressors/


Maxtrax recovery kit

https://maxtraxus.com/collections/4x4-recovery-gear


Maxtrax recovery boards

https://maxtraxus.com/products/maxtrax-mkii-signature-orange?_pos=3&_sid=2ca7e32c2&_ss=r


Warn recovery kit (tow strap, snatch strap)

https://www.warn.com/products-epic-recovery-kits


Warn (or Factory 55) soft shackles

https://www.warn.com/spydura-nightline-soft-shackle-102559

https://www.warn.com/spydura-soft-shackle-102556


ARB hydraulic jack

https://arbusa.com/recovery/arb-jack/


ARB Tire repair kit

https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/tire-accessories-2/


Slime repair kit

https://slime.com/collections/tire-repair-kits


General Grabber AT/X tires

https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-atx


General Grabber X3 tires

https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-x3


Warn winches

https://www.warn.com/products-winches-hoists


Shovel (different levels, Home Depot to DMOS)

DMOS Delta Pro shovel: https://alnk.to/3TYKquO



DMOS Nomad shovel: https://alnk.to/dppFoyH


Noco battery jump pack

https://no.co/products/power/boost

This week we discuss getting your rig stuck and unstuck with Clay Croft from X Overland. We cover tires, traction boards, tow straps, jacks, chains, attachment points and how best to use the aforementioned equipment. If you travel down muddy, rocky, snowy, wet dirt roads in search of hunting adventure this episode is for you.
To see more of what Clay Croft is up to check out:
<a href="https://www.xoverland.com/">https://www.xoverland.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ExpeditionOverland">https://www.youtube.com/@ExpeditionOverland</a>
https://www.xoverland.com/xo-podcast/
List of items mentioned in the Gear Talk podcast: 
CLAY CROFT
 Hi lift jack
<a href="https://hi-lift.com/hi-lift-jacks/">https://hi-lift.com/hi-lift-jacks/</a>
ARB air compressor, single and twin, portable
<a href="https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/portable-air-compressors/">https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/portable-air-compressors/</a>
 Maxtrax recovery kit
<a href="https://maxtraxus.com/collections/4x4-recovery-gear">https://maxtraxus.com/collections/4x4-recovery-gear</a>
 Maxtrax recovery boards
<a href="https://maxtraxus.com/products/maxtrax-mkii-signature-orange?_pos=3&amp;_sid=2ca7e32c2&amp;_ss=r">https://maxtraxus.com/products/maxtrax-mkii-signature-orange?_pos=3&amp;_sid=2ca7e32c2&amp;_ss=r</a>
 Warn recovery kit (tow strap, snatch strap)
<a href="https://www.warn.com/products-epic-recovery-kits">https://www.warn.com/products-epic-recovery-kits</a>
 Warn (or Factory 55) soft shackles
<a href="https://www.warn.com/spydura-nightline-soft-shackle-102559">https://www.warn.com/spydura-nightline-soft-shackle-102559</a>
<a href="https://www.warn.com/spydura-soft-shackle-102556">https://www.warn.com/spydura-soft-shackle-102556</a>
 ARB hydraulic jack
<a href="https://arbusa.com/recovery/arb-jack/">https://arbusa.com/recovery/arb-jack/</a>
 ARB Tire repair kit
<a href="https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/tire-accessories-2/">https://arbusa.com/air-compressors/tire-accessories-2/</a>
 Slime repair kit
<a href="https://slime.com/collections/tire-repair-kits">https://slime.com/collections/tire-repair-kits</a>
 General Grabber AT/X tires
<a href="https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-atx">https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-atx</a>
 General Grabber X3 tires
<a href="https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-x3">https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-x3</a>
 Warn winches
<a href="https://www.warn.com/products-winches-hoists">https://www.warn.com/products-winches-hoists</a>
 Shovel (different levels, Home Depot to DMOS)
DMOS Delta Pro shovel: <a href="https://alnk.to/3TYKquO">https://alnk.to/3TYKquO</a>
 
DMOS Nomad shovel: <a href="https://alnk.to/dppFoyH">https://alnk.to/dppFoyH</a>
 Noco battery jump pack
<a href="https://no.co/products/power/boost">https://no.co/products/power/boost</a>

Ep. 18: Mechanical Sympathy

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Interested in traveling to hunt? This podcast covers it all from packing your gear into duffels, checking your rifle with airlines, what to carry in your carryon, all the way to logistics of getting your meat home.

If you have a question you want to submit to Gear Talk for discussion, email geartalk@themeateater.com. Want to comment on this episode? Visit https://www.themeateater.com/listen/gear-talk and join the conversation.

Connect with Janis, Jordan, and MeatEater

MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube

Shop MeatEater Merch

Interested in traveling to hunt? This podcast covers it all from packing your gear into duffels, checking your rifle with airlines, what to carry in your carryon, all the way to logistics of getting your meat home.
If you have a question you want to submit to Gear Talk for discussion, email geartalk@themeateater.com. Want to comment on this episode? Visit<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/listen/gear-talk"> https://www.themeateater.com/listen/gear-talk</a> and join the conversation.
Connect with<a href="https://www.instagram.com/janis_putelis/?hl=en"> Janis</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordan.budd/?hl=en"> Jordan</a>, and<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/"> MeatEater</a>
MeatEater on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meateater"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/"> Facebook</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"> Twitter</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg"> Youtube</a>
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Ep. 17: Flying With Guns, Packing Gear, and Shipping Meat

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