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Ep. 15: Turkey Slams, Last Day Lions, Boot Inserts, Backcountry Stoves, and Wet Leather Boots
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Jordan and Janis discuss a young woman’s 32-day turkey Grand Slam, their personal backcountry stove systems, how Janis protects his kids’ ears, inserts for hunting boots, Nemo’s Roamer car-camping pad, and handling leather boots in wet conditions.
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