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Roads, Trails and Rabbit Holes

Roads, Trails and Rabbit Holes

著者： Tom Ballard
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I'm Tom, someone who's been bitten by the wanderlust bug since childhood. I love the outdoors. Highways, trails, and campgrounds are places where I come alive.

I've spent the last 3 decades on the road rather than home. Most of that was as a truck driver. I've hauled everything from oversized loads to rock and roll bands. Now mostly retired, I still drive 3 days a week, leaving plenty of time for adventure.

With my wife of over 4 decades, and our 3 kids, we've owned tents, pop-up campers, and a few bigger camping trailers. Road trips are still some of our children's favorite memories. Today, we have a 27 food camper on a permanent, seasonal lot.

5 years ago, I also rediscovered backpacking. I've had several shorter overnight trips, and 2 longer backpacking adventures since then. The next ones are already taking shape in my mind.

Join me here as we talk about all these things.

Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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  • 2. Storing Gear for 4 Years - What Survived

    2. Storing Gear for 4 Years - What Survived
    2026/09/01

    All of my backpacking gear went into storage in June, 2022 after my first Sawtooth trip. Storage wasn't a rented locker or storage unit. Everything was stored in my cool, dry, air-conditioned home office. Each item was clean and dry. This was my saving grace.

    All electronics went with me as I spent the better part of the next three years on the road. Other than the Anchor charge blocks, I came out well. They just aged out since i continued using them on the road. They have a life expectancy, and it's a bit shorter than 4 years.

    I hope you enjoy the show,

    Tom

    You can email me at roadstrailsandrabbitholes@gmail.com
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  • 1. Pretty Sure I Was Going To Die, TWICE!

    1. Pretty Sure I Was Going To Die, TWICE!
    2026/08/30

    I backpacked into a great campsite, only 6 miles from the Jeep. Setting up at the most beautiful campsite on this 17-mile loop, I thought I'd hit the lottery.

    After setting up camp and then hiding in my tent while a quick storm passed through, I had an absolutely delightful evening. I finally retired to my $29 Walmart sleeping bag.

    Oh, did I mention that this was my first backpacking trip in 40 years or so? It was also the first night I've ever spent a night alone in the woods.

    This episode is all about being pretty sure I was a goner around 3 am, and wondering what those giant footprints were, 30 feet away from my tent. They weren't there the night before. I had pictures to prove it.

    Thanks for listening to episode one. Let me know if you like the show.

    Email address is roadstrailsandrabbitholes@gmail.com

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