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Before you hit the trail, make sure your pack is ready for anything. In this episode, we break down the essential safety gear every backpacker should carry—from first aid kits and navigation tools to emergency shelters and water filtration. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend trip or a multi-day trek into the wild, we share tips, hard-earned lessons, and the little items that can make a big difference when things don’t go as planned. Because adventure is only fun when you make it home to tell the story.

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Think you could survive in the wild? This week on the pod, we put our skills—and sanity—to the test with our very own version of Survival Trivia! It’s funny, it’s informational, and occasionally, it gets downright weird. From bizarre animal facts to “what-would-you-do” scenarios, tune in to laugh, learn, and question everything you thought you knew about staying alive in the great outdoors.

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This week on Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, we sit down with The Nature Conservancy's very own Trevor Edmonson, to explore the wild and wonderful world of Kankakee Sands! From managing a thriving bison herd to restoring 8,400 acres of prairie once lost to the plow, Trevor shares the triumphs and trials of bringing biodiversity back to Indiana. We talk prescribed burns, rare insects, and the incredible return of wildlife to this reborn landscape. Tune in and get inspired by the power of conservation in action!

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Join Brad and Paddy as they relive their epic 125 mile thru-paddle of Michigan’s legendary Au Sable River—"ponds", rain, and riverside camping included! Meanwhile, Travy J discovers absolute rock hounding heaven on the shores of Lake Michigan and strikes rock gold with a rare Petosky stone find! Plus, the News Panther prowls in with the latest wild tales from the backcountry. Don’t miss this river-soaked, stone-cold episode of Busted Knees and Pretty Trees!

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This week, Paddy, Travy, and Brad break down their Top 3 Favorite Pieces of Gear, that aren’t the Core Three. From trusty trail hacks to underrated essentials, these are the items we never leave behind. Lightweight, weird, or just plain awesome, we're giving them the love they deserve.

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We’ve hiked the miles, seen the birds, swapped the gear, and now it’s time to look back on everything Season 4! In this special recap episode, Paddy, Travy, and Brad gather around the mic to reflect on the wildest stories, best guests, and favorite moments from the trail. From muddy misadventures to deep conversations under the canopy, we’re covering it all — the laughs, the lessons, and the low-key chaos that made this season one of our best yet. And to help us wrap it all up, Birdman Chad Fitzpatrick returns to the studio with his signature bird knowledge and rad charm. If you’ve followed us this far, you won’t want to miss this sendoff. And if you’re new? It’s the perfect trailhead.

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The Busted Knees and Pretty Trees crew is back at it and guess who’s joining the flock? That’s right, The Birdman himself, Chad Fitzpatrick is back in the nest! This week, Travy, Paddy, and Brad spread their wings with Chad to chat all things spring migration, dive into the ethics of birding, explore the meditative magic of the sit spot, and take some unexpected turns through the canopy. Whether you're a hardcore birder or just like weird bird sounds and good conversation, this episode is a whole migration’s worth of fun, feathers, and field notes!

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This week, Paddy, Brad, and Travy crack open the gear bag and focus on the tech that tags along—electronic gear on trail. Power banks, headlamps, GPS gadgets, and the devices we love (or love to hate) when the wilderness gets wired!

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