Shows
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowCIA Counter-Terrorism Analyst: The 3 Most Dangerous Places in the World to Backpack (and How to Get In)...with Brent GiannottaWhat are the 3 most dangerous countries to visit for a backpacking trip? And how can you get in? Former CIA Counter-Terrorism Analyst Brent Giannotta joins the show to share his expertise. Carl and Ben also pepper him with every CIA movie reference and conspiracy theory they can muster.
Please follow Brent and subscribe to his Substack!
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Most Dangerous Places to Backpack
-Life or Death Backpacking Situations
-CIA Conspiracy Theories
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show8 Life or Death Situations You Will Definitely Encounter!Derek and Carl discuss 8 life or death situations you will encounter if you go backpacking or hiking long enough. How would you handle them? How would Derek handle them?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking mistakes
-Life or Death Backpacking Situations
-Backpacking Gear
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowDerek vs. a BIGFOOT EXPERT: Every question asked; No punches pulled (Throwback Thursday)It took a while but Derek and Carl finally convinced a Bigfoot expert to the join the show. Owner of the Sasquatch Outpost in Bailey, Colorado and cohost of the podcast "You Don't Know Squatch," Jim Myers discusses his personal experiences and fields all the questions Derek has ever wanted to ask. Derek also responds to some challenges of his own...particularly about the Osprey being a budget pack.
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have...2025-07-2454 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowYou're In the Top 1% of Backpackers, IF You Can Answer These 10 QuestionsAre you in the top 1% of backpackers? If you can reasonably answer the 10 questions posed by Derek and Carl you just might be!
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Skills
-Strange Backpacking Tips
-Backpacking Gear
Check out the App We Mentioned: Knot IQ
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!
GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 B...2025-07-1447 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe Most OFFENSIVE Things You Can Say to Ultralighters & Bushcrafters with Gordon CrumGordon Crum (AKA Grim Granite) joins the show and faces off with Carl in attempt to throw out the most offensive comments for ultralight backpacker and bush crafters. Who will win the faceoff for this good-natured verbal assault?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Ultralight Backpacking
-Bushcraft skills and gear
-Making Fun of Everything We Do
Gordon Crum’s YouTube Channel
The Grim Granite YouTube Channel
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Ro...2025-07-0741 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show7 Controversial Ultralight Strategies That Will Really Lighten Your LoadDerek and Carl discuss 7 ultralight backpacking strategies that will really lighten your load. But they are controversial. When is it okay to take calculated risks? And just how far are you willing to go in order to shave some ounces and grams? Are these good suggestions or dangerous nonsense?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Ultralight Backpacking
-Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking tips
Cotopaxi Cielo Rain Jacket
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit...2025-06-3034 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowHow to Have a Showdown With These Trail Villains (Throwback Thursday)On this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl discuss how to actually deal with trail villains. Don’t let them run, ride or plow right over you. Who are these villains and how do you stand up for yourself…B&B style?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Trail Villains
-Trail Social Skills
-Backpacking tips
Check out the Nomad Unknown YouTube Channel for the full stories: https://www.youtube.com/@nomad_unknown
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Get in prime time...2025-06-2643 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show10 Backpacking Lies the Baby Boomers Told YouDid Baby Boomers lie to you? Derek and Carl discuss all of the ‘old wisdom’ that’s been shared, re-shared, and often times accepted…without question from the Boomers. Derek and Carl bet that there are some things you still believe!
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Lies by the Baby Boomers
-Backpacking tips, hacks and clothing choices
-Backpacking Gear
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hik...2025-06-1638 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowAll of Your Embarrassing Poop Questions...Answered! (Throwback Thursday)In this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl cycle through all of the tough questions around going to the bathroom in the woods. Of all the questions they get, strangely, these are the most common. Going number two in the backcountry is one of the biggest obstacles people have in starting to go backpacking. Put your fears to rest by checking out this episode.
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Overcoming fears of going number 2
-Embarrassing questions about going to the bathroom
-Backpacking Gear
Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best...2025-06-1237 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowCan We Really Trust This Advice From Justin Outdoors, Steven Smith, Durston (& More)?Justin Outdoors, Steven Smith from My Life Outdoors, Dan Durston, Chef Corso and many more guests give us their best trip planning tips. But can we really trust all of them? Ben and Carl evaluate each tip.
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking trip planning
-Backpacking Gear
-Good and terrible backpacking advice
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!
GET BONUS...2025-06-0934 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe Top 10 National Park Backpacking TrailsDerek and Carl have come up with the undisputed top 10 national park trails for hiking and backpacking. They dare you to disagree.
Some of the Topics Covered:
-National Park trails
-Backpacking trip ideas
-Shuttle Driver Bill
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!
GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get b...2025-06-0242 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowI Brought Every Dumb Piece of Gear I Could Think Of. Here's What Changed My Mind.Derek and Carl discuss the dumb gear that they (mainly Carl) has been making fun of for years. On the most recent trip to Catalina, Carl brought 8 items that he thinks are downright terrible. He gave them all a fair shake. What actually changed his mind? And what crazy things happened along the way?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking gear
-Useless backpacking gear
-Crazy Catalina Backpacking Gear Stories
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Get in prime time hiking shape with...2025-05-1944 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowPOWER RANKINGS: Best/Worst Freeze Dried Meals, Gear Brands, Luxury ItemsPower rankings! Derek and Carl discuss the top two in each of the categories as well as item/company that’s on the bottom. Additionally, what do the masses say? When poled with these same topics, Derek and Carl share the results for what most people are thinking. And, does Derek share a luxury item that’s not really a luxury item?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking gear
-Backpacking meals and freeze dried food options
-Backpacking luxury items
Check out the tough NESTOUT Battery!
Enlightened Equipment: Chec...2025-05-1241 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe Wilderness X-Files (Throwback Thursday)On this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl discuss some of the crazy stories that have happened in the wilderness that are simply unexplained. In their light-hearted version of these intense stories, they will ask questions and consider circumstances that have never been done before (or likely ever again).
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GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 BONUS episodes of B&B...2025-05-0837 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowNO Backpacker Does These 6 Things Right...So Stop Trying!Derek and Carl discuss 6 things that “every” backpacker does wrong…all the time. Or at least most of the time. Are there any strategies to minimize the impact of these mistakes? Are there any ways around them? Or should we simply suffer and cope? What do you think?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking Food
-Backpacking Blunders
Check out the latest shoe inserts from Superfeet!
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan...2025-04-2839 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowShave Pack Weight Now! Our Best 8 Tips You Still Don't Believe (Throwback Thursday)Derek and Carl share their best tips for you to shave pack weight and get rid of unnecessary items. But, over the years, the B&B community has pushed back on many of these tips – seemingly with little reason. If you want to lighten your load, this is the way.
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Tips to lighten your backpacking weight
-Backpacking gear
-Ultralight backpacking
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so...2025-04-2442 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show8 Things That Went Wrong in Desolation Wilderness (*Bonus Thursday!)Derek and Carl recap their Desolation Wilderness trip and all of the mistakes they made along the way. From missing car windows, to strange outfits, to ranger encounters, to failed pranks, there’s a lot going on with this trip. And what did they finally decide regarding punishments for the next trip for their trivia failures?
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking in Desolation Wilderness, California
-Backpacking Gear
-Trail antics
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Su...2025-04-1739 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe 7 BEST/WORST Trail Gadgets on the Market...with Cris Hazzard (HikingGuy)Hiking Guy Cris Hazzard joins the show as our tech guru. What are the top 3 tech devices or gadgets he recommends? And what are the top 3 pieces of tech Carl suggests that you ditch immediately. Also, when can we stop bringing locator beacons in lieu of our phones?
Some of the Tech Gear Covered:
-Garmin InReach Mini 2
-Garmin Enduro GPS Watch
-LcFun USB Electric Lighter
Check out the latest trail tech on the Hiking Guy YouTube Channel!
For more resources from Cris check out his website!
2025-04-1443 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowWe Asked 100,000 Ultralight Hikers For Their BEST Hacks & Tips...Here Are the TOP Answers!Derek and Carl choose the BEST backpacking tips, hacks and advice that the ultralight backpacking community has to offer. Does that mean they’re all good? Probably not. But there should be at least a couple of takeaways from the collective ‘wisdom’ of backpackers across the world.
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking hacks, tips and tricks
-Backpacking Gear
-Controversial backpacking ideas
Oboz Katabatic Wind Trail Shoe Was Reviewed by Derek!
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Get in prime time hiking shape with R...2025-04-0747 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe First 5 Things You Must Do When Arriving at Camp (or Pay the Price!)Derek and Carl discuss the first 5 things you need to do when arriving to camp…in order. They suggest that you do these things or you’ll pay the price (one way or another). Of course, their lists are entirely different. Which one do you trust?
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Tips and tricks
-Camping strategies
-Inappropriate camp behaviors
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet...2025-03-3147 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowOur Single Toughest Day Backpacking + NEW STOVE RELEASED (*Bonus Thursday)Derek and Carl discuss there single toughest day backpacking...and what you can do to avoid their mistakes. Also we have breaking news! A new backpacking stove was just released this week! Details on that and more!
Topics Covered:
-New backpacking stove
-Overcoming a tough backpacking day
-Bear attack
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!
GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON...2025-03-2057 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show7 Backpacking Fads...That We DespiseWhat are the backpacking trends, fads or whatever you want to call them – that are really lame? Derek and Carl weigh in on this topic and come out firing! Also, Derek catches Carl in a major error from a previous episode.
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight backpacking
-Ultralight Gear
-Backpacking trends and fads
-Trail Name nonsense
Check Out ‘Ian the Outdoor Guy’
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you ca...2025-03-1050 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowYou Might Be an Ultralight Nerd If...Are you or is somebody you know an ultralight nerd? Derek and Carl have the criteria. If any of their descriptions resonate with you…then you might be an ultralight nerd. Also what ripoff gear company Carl get significant pushback about?
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight backpacking
-Ultralight Gear
-A Ripoff Gear Company
-Leave No Trace Lies
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Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season ye...2025-03-0326 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe 8 WORST National Parks for BackpackingDerek and Carl discuss the worst national parks for backpacking. Scenery, over-regulations, bear canisters, crowding and many more factors are considered. Some of the parks that make the list may surprise you. Also, Rocky calls Derek out for unreasonable texting expectations.
B&B Documentary is out!
Topics Covered:
-Terrible National Parks for Backpacking
-Alternative National Park Backpacking Options
-Backpacking Gear
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Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, th...2025-02-1740 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowSTEVEN 'My Life Outdoors': BEWARE! Poison Gear, False Bag/Pad Ratings, Future Gear...That Works Better!Steven Smith from My Life Outdoors joins the show to discuss all sorts of backpacking topics that you think you know about…but you might not. Is your gear poisoning you? Are sleeping pad R values highly misleading? Why is a mesh base layer the best option? And how does Derek mess up the Lightning round…again?
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight Backpacking Gear
-The Best Backpacking Clothing
-What You Know about Backpacking is Wrong
Check out Steven Smith’s #1 Ranked Backpacking YouTube Channel!
B&B Documentary is out!
...2025-02-1055 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show8 Gear Companies That Are Ripping You Off! (with John Kelley)John Kelley joins the show discuss backpacking gear companies that are ripping you off. Which products are you overpaying for? And what are some reasonable alternatives?
B&B Documentary is out!
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight Backpacking Gear
-Expensive Backpacking Gear
-The Best/Worst Deals Going
Check out John Kelley’s ‘The Backpacking Podcast’
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Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entr...2025-02-0344 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowTop 10 Ways You Could Die on the Trail (Throwback Thursday)Derek and Carl discuss the top 10 ways you are most likely going to die on the trail...and how to avoid them. These are based on data provided for many years. Also, Carl tries to track down the REI clerk that Derek rejected in his backpack purchasing process.
B&B Documentary is released!
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Survival Tips
-Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking Skills and Strategies
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Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at...2025-01-3039 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowSpecial Forces Survival Expert Reveals 6 Secrets You Can't Live Without (with Mykel Hawke)Special forces operator, survival expert, TV star Mykel Hawke joins the show and shares 6 unexpected survival tips that you’ve likely never heard before. How do you actually fight off an attacking bear? What did Tom Hanks do wrong in Castaway? Find out on this week’s episode.
B&B Documentary (releases Wed Evening)!
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Survival Tips
-Wild Animal Encounters
-Unexpected Survival Gear
Check out Mykel Hawke’s Survival Expertise
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Teton...2025-01-2750 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowDon't Fall For These Backpacking Scams, Lies and Myths!Derek and Carl discuss backpacking scams, lies and myths that you should beware of. Is Derek’s list really all that helpful? You be the judge. Also, how does Derek respond when somebody tries to scam him out of his bank account number? Probably not the same way you do.
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight backpacking gear
-Wild Animal Encounters
-Scams
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Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best...2025-01-2033 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowJUSTIN OUTDOORS: 2025 Ultralight Backpacking Gear AwardsThe most knowledgeable backpacking gear expert, Justin Outdoors, joins the show to discuss the Ultralight Backpacking Gear Awards. Get some ideas of what to bring to lighten your load. And find out what Justin’s last nightmare was about in the lightning round!
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight backpacking gear
-Backpacks, Tents, Gadgets and more
-Backpacking mistakes
Check out the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGgI4V40qMk
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowHARMEN HOEK: The Absolute BEST/TOUGHEST Backpacking Spots in the World...And How to Make it Happen!Epic Film-maker and YouTuber Harmen Hoek joins the show on this BONUS THURSDAY! Harmen has filmed some of the most famous and most impressive trails in the world. What is the most beautiful trail? What is the toughest trail? What is the hardest permit to get? And how do you keep things dry in 100% humidity? Harmen answers these questions and much more!
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Hacks
-The best places to go backpacking
-The worst places to go backpacking
-Trip planning tips
Watch Harmen Hoek’s latest video!...2025-01-0944 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe MOST TERRIBLE Backpacking Hacks We've Ever Seen (Season 8 Premiere)Derek is back after a loooong hiatus. And he’s not pulling any punches. Jumping in right where he left off, Derek and Carl discuss absolutely terrible and ridiculous backpacking that they’ve seen. Are you doing any of these? Did they miss any?
Topics Covered:
-Good Backpacking Hacks
-Terrible Backpacking Hacks
-Ultralight backpacking methods
-Wipes
Ebay Listing for the autographed Numa 45
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Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a g...2025-01-0643 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowCHEF CORSO: 8 Genius Food Ideas to Level Up Your MealsBackcountry Chef Corso joins the show to give you some of the best backpacking food tips you’ve ever heard. And he continues to provide a wealth of resources on his YouTube Channel and website, Outdoor Eats. Check both of those out to level up your food game! Also, what sabotages would Chef Corso inflict and endure on the future B&B show: Backcountry Cutthroat Kitchen?
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking meals
-Backpacking Food
-Trail Snacks
-Simple ways to improve your trail experiences
Chef Corso’s YouTube Channel
Ou...2024-12-3050 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowROCKY BROWN: 15 Strange Ultralight Activities To Do on the TrailIt's time for a list of backpacking activities like you’ve never heard before. Ben and Carl are joined by Rocky to discuss some of the most plausible, fun, outlandish but realistic trail activities that are sure to spice up your trip.
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight Backpacking
-Backpacking Gear
-Strange Backpacking Activities
Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!
Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level back...2024-12-2351 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowShould You Buy These 8 Weird Backpacking Gear Items...That Really Exist?!Ben and Carl discuss some of the weirdest gear they could find that you might bring on a backpacking trip. Is it worthwhile? Can these pieces of gear improve your trip? Would you buy any of these?
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight Backpacking
-Backpacking Gear
-Where to buy or not buy backpacking gear
Portable Chair
Sock Shoes
Special Knife
Haven Hammock Tents
Pack Frame
Rab Shelter
Special Sleeping Bag
Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts...2024-12-1644 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowBecker, Shug, Kelley, Rocky & More! Their Best Backpacking Tips! (Throwback Thursday)Welcome to Throwback Thursday! In this episode Dan Becker, Sean "Shug" Emery, John Kelley, Rocky Brown and more guests weigh in with their best backpacking tips in order to celebrate our 200th episode!
Some of the Topics Discussed
-Backpacking Gear -
Trip Planning and locations
-Tips for Newbies
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Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers.
Get...2024-12-1254 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowExpert Panel: How to...Lighten Your Load, Pack Your Backpack, Fight a Bear, Bring Kids...And More!Huck Outdoors, Adam from Dad Camps and Vince Strawbridge join the show as part of an expert panel on backpacking skills. Each gives insight on a variety of backpacking topics as well as unexpected stories to boot.
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight Backpacking
-Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking Skills
Get Vince Strawbridge’s full story ‘Pretty Good at Walking’
Follow Huck Outdoors on YouTube
Follow Adam from Dad Camps on YouTube
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Teton Gear: If you’re...2024-12-091h 10
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowDAN DURSTON: Cutting Edge Backpacking Gear...With More to Come?Dan Durston joins the show to discuss cutting edge backpacking gear that might blow your hair back. Ben and Carl ask Dan about some controversial decisions in creating the gear as well as a controversial video that was put out about one of his tents. Also, Carl runs a couple of his own gear innovations by Dan and offers a licensing deal.
Topics Covered:
-Ultralight Backpacking
-Backpacking Gear
-Innovative Gear Designs
Check Durson Gear
Follow Dan Durston on Instagram
Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best...2024-12-0258 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowTop 10 Annoying Trail Experiences You Can't Solve (Throwback Thursday)Derek and Carl discuss some things that you simply can't overcome on the trail -- minor or major annoyances. Do these bother you as well?Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers.Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 BON...2024-11-1448 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe Curse of Oak Island's RICK & MARTY LAGINARick and Marty Lagina join the show to discuss the upcoming season of History Channel’s The Curse of Oak Island. Ben and Carl ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask (or never thought of). And will Carl try to crash the Lagina Thanksgiving dinner?
Topics Covered:
-The mystery of the Oak Island treasure
-The world’s most famous treasure hunters
-How to sneak onto Oak Island
Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!
Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high qua...2024-11-1149 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show8 Ultralight Tips You've Never HeardAre you looking for creative ideas to lighten your pack load? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Ben and Carl each suggest 4 ultralight tips that you’ve never heard before. And some of them can shave some serious weight.
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking gear
-Ultralight backpacking
-Shaving weight off of your pack
Check out the Ultralight Tips Video: https://youtu.be/aAWpaut_9X4
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Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a g...2024-10-2841 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowMATTY OUTDOORS: 'Backpacking Trends That Make No Sense'YouTuber Matty Outdoors joins the show to discuss backpacking trends that make no sense. Ben and Carl suggest a couple of their own as well. What is your take on the subject? Also, Ben challenges everyone with ‘trend trivia’.
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking gear
-Ultralight trends
-Backpacking hacks and trends
Subscribe to Matty Outdoors on YouTube
Check out the Ultralight Food Tips Video
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Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a g...2024-10-2146 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show8 Secrets The Gear Companies Don't Tell YouCan we really trust the gear companies with all of their claims, fancy marketing, and price gouging? Ben and Carl get to the bottom of things. VP of marketing for Teton, Jeremy McLerran, joins the show to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets that most gear companies won’t tell. This just might help you make better informed gear decisions.
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking gear
-Budget vs. Premium Gear
-Gear pricing
-Gear that’s about to go away
Get a sneak peak at new 2025 Backpacking Gear: https://youtu.be/aerplbf6nXc
2024-10-1459 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowKRU WILLIAMS: Star of 'Deadman's Curse: Legend of the Lost Gold'TV star and former MMA fighter Kru Williams joins the show. Kru shares behind-the-scenes stories from Deadman’s Curse: Legend of the Lost Gold. You can imagine the types of questions Ben and Carl are going to ask Kru. Please tune in for this very compelling conversation.
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking, mountaineering in British Columbia
-Searching for lost gold in the mountains
-Pack weights
-MMA fighting against famous movie characters
Find Deadman’s Curse on Hulu
Get a sneak peak at new 2025 Backpacking Gear
Enli...2024-10-0753 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show10 Lies Bear Grylls Told You (Throwback Thursday)In this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl discuss some of the craziest things Bear Grylls has suggested over the years. If you follow some of the advice given on various survival shows you just might die. But don’t worry Derek and Carl will save you with their own sage advice.
Topics Covered:
-Bear Grylls
-Survival in the backcountry
-Proper decisions in crisis situations
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowReal Gear From Big Companies That Never Made it MarketOver the course of the year Carl asked representatives from various backpacking companies 1 question: what is one piece of gear that you developed that never made it to market. 6 companies share their answers. Ben and Carl discuss whether or not there is a market for each of these potential products.
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Gear
-Future Backpacking Gear
-High End Gear Companies
Check out the 4 Ultralight Tips You’ve Never Heard: https://youtu.be/aAWpaut_9X4
Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowMISSION IMPOSSIBLE: 6 Challenges We Dare You to CompleteBen and Carl have concocted 6 backpacking missions that they dare you to complete. They’ve put some gear on the line if you can put together some trips that include these fun opportunities. Ben claims his missions are ‘doable’ which Carl believes is the exact opposite purpose of a mission impossible. You be the judge.
Some of the topics covered:
-Creative backpacking trips
-Backpacking gear strategies
-Backpacking food strategies
Check out the 4 Ultralight Tips You’ve Never Heard
Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the mark...2024-09-1634 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowYour Worst Case Scenario Survival Guide (BONUS THURSDAY!)You’re not going to get eaten by a mountain lion or mauled by a bear (at least statistically speaking). So, what are the worst case scenarios you might encounter? Or, what are some likely terrible scenarios that Carl and Ben have encountered? And how do you survive them. You can trust these guys to lead to you to safety…for the most part.Some of the topics covered:-Likely worst case scenarios on the trail-How to survive a worst case scenario backpacking trip-Terrible backpacking companions-Food agai...2024-09-1250 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowALISHA of TERRADRIFT: My 8LB Base Weight Will Knock Your Socks Off!Alisha from Terradrift joins the show to talk about gear decisions, having a very low base weight, gear sacrifices and advice for Carl regarding privacy when going to the bathroom in the woods. Also, what gear is simply just not worth it?
Alisha’s Big 4:
-Gossamer Gear Gorilla
-Enlightened Equipment Synthetic Quilt
-Thermarest NeoAir Xlite
-Gossamer Gear One
Check out Terradrift on YouTube
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowControversial Backpacking Gear: Are These Useful or Useless?Some people love this gear while others would never, ever bring it along. What are the controversial pieces of backpacking gear Carl and, guest host, Ben McAuliffe come up with this time. They each make the case for why they’re controversial and whether or not they actually bring those items along.
Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode:
-Controversial Backpacking Gear
-Gear Gadgets
-Freeze Dried Food Stories
Check out the YouTube Comedy Skit we referenced
Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on t...2024-09-0249 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowGear From the Future, New Snacks, & More...Outdoor Retailer Show 2024New gear from the future, innovative updates and fun new snacks round out the discussion from this year’s Outdoor Retailer Show. Tupperware Mike and Jendiana join Carl to discuss all of these great gear items and stories behind various companies on site!
Some of the companies discussed in this week’s episode:
-Enlightened Equipment
-Scratch Labs
-Outdoor Element
-Gnara (Women’s Specific Pants): (Use BACKPACKING20 for 20% off)
-Grim Granite YouTube Channel
-Hardside Hydration (Swig Rig)
-Claros Farms (Freeze Dried Fruit)
-SALTT...2024-07-0859 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowGEAR LOAD-OUT! The Exact Gear We're Bringing to Desolation WildernessIn the Season 7 Finale, Derek and Carl discuss the exact gear they plan to bring for the Desolation Wilderness July trip. And this trivia is one you won’t want to miss!
If you’re interested in any of the gear discussed, it helps our podcast!
Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag
Mystery Ranch Radix
Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad
Katadyn BeFree
Black Diamond Spot
Helinox Chair Zero
Big Agnes Copper Spur
Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes
Check out our wonderful spon...2024-07-011h 01
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowDebating The Undisputed World's Toughest Race w/ Hiker Trash Doc & Alice Ford (Bonus Thursday)Doc from Hiker Trash Radio invited Carl to debate him on the world's toughest race. Doc says it's the Barkley Marathons. Carl says it's the Eco Challenge. Travel Expert and TV Personality Alice Ford is brought in to moderate. What's on the line? And how will this go down?
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowMOOSE MUTLOW: Yosemite Search & Rescue Answers All of Our Crazy QuestionsYosemite Search and Rescue Operator Moose Mutlow joins the show! He might literally be the most interesting man in the world. Share in the crazy stories he shares with his experience on the job as well as the critical feedback he gives Carl about being a frequent flyer in the SAR network. This is one you won’t want to miss.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Yosemite Search and Rescue Stories
-Real/Fake Scenes from Popular Movies
-Carl Criticism
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowDEVIN ASHBY: The Top 10 Overpacked Items That Only YOU Can PreventDevin Ashby from Backcountry Exposure joins the show as a guest host to discuss the top 10 overpacked items that only you can prevent. As a backpacking instructor Devin observes a lot of common mistakes with overpacked items. Some of them are downright ridiculous. And Devin challenges Carl with something pretty hefty if he passes trivia.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Backpacking Gear
-Overpacked Backpacking Gear
-Packing Strategies to Lighten Your Load
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowYou Will NOT BELIEVE These STRANGE (but True) Tales From Red River GorgeDerek and Carl discuss the recent Patreon trip to Red River Gorge. Carl shares the ‘strange but true’ moments. Derek reacts and weighs in with his own opinions on the situation. And how will Derek handle Kentucky trivia?
Some of the topics discussed:
-The Red River Gorge
-Camp Activities
-Trip Planning Strategies
Gear Review: Superfeet
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowSERIOUSLY OVERRATED (and Underrated) Backpacking GearDerek and Carl discuss seriously overrated (and underrated) backpacking gear. What will make Derek’s list? And how will Carl fair with Derek’s trivia that includes a question from ‘some survey’?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Overrated Backpacking Gear
-Underrated Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking Gear Review
Gear Review: Therm-a-rest Neo Air Xlite NXT
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show9 Pieces of Gear That Succeed/Failed in Canyonlands (Throwback Thursday)What happened when Derek and Carl took 10 others to Canyonlands? A lot! Surprising stories come out as they review 9 pieces of gear they tested. And also, what did they do right and what did they do wrong?
Some of the topics discussed:
-The Best Backpacking Gear
-The Worst Backpacking Gear
-Stories from Canyonlands National Park
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowOur 10 Most Embarrassing Rookie Backpacking BLUNDERSIt’s time for Derek and Carl to come clean about their top rookie mistakes. Many of these made on recent trips (well after they considered themselves ‘experienced backpackers’). Please learn from these ridiculous blunders and don’t do what they did. While some well-chronicled stories are shared about such things as the fanny pack incident, and the case of the missing sleeping pad, new events will also be revealed.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Forgetting Critical Gear
-Engineering Gear Hacks on the Trail
-National Parks: Yosemite, Rocky Mountain
-Underwe...2024-05-1337 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show15 of Your WORST Pet Peeves...SOLVED!Derek and Carl reached out to the backpacking community to find out what the biggest (and weirdest) pet peeves everyone has. Are these legitimate issues, fake problems or things that the B&B crew causes? After addressing each one, Derek and Carl then come up with ‘legitimate’ solutions. Also, how will Derek do with Pet Peeves Trivia?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Trip Planning
-Leave No Trace
-Backpacking Revenge
-Backpacking Pet Peeves
Gear Review: Gregory Jade 53 Backpack - https://alnk.to/hhAaJW2
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowCHAD LUBINSKI: 'I Should Have Died 3 Times in the Outdoors But...'Extreme Adventurer Chad Lubinski joins the show to discuss some truly amazing stories from some of America’s long trails. He legitimately almost died in 3 different circumstances. What was the secret to his survival? What should he have done to avoid those situations? How did he handle spilling his water on a dry section of the Highline trail? Also, Derek is providing trivia. He asks a question he seemingly knows nothing about. How does that go down with Carl?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Backpacking Gear
-The Highline Trail
-The Colorado Tr...2024-04-081h 05Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe BEST Backpacking Items...Around $1! Yes $1!Derek and Carl discuss the BEST backpacking items that come in around $1. While many of the suggestions may prove helpful…even to the well-seasoned backpacker, Derek has 1 or 2 that will blow your socks off. Derek accuses Carl of cutting coupons. And how will Derek perform in $1 trivia this week?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking Food
-Budget Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking Hacks
Gear Reviewed This Episode: The Backcountry Sun Hoodie - https://alnk.to/9IdvPrF
GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PA...2024-04-0141 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowTop Notch Trail Pranks...You Have to Try!Derek and Carl discuss fun, light-hearted and mean-spirited pranks. They recount a number of pranks they’ve already pulled off (and one that keeps failing). Additionally, they highlight interesting prank opportunities for the upcoming trip. Derek believes Carl pranked himself with a rock. One of the guys admits to eating paste as a kid; the other says he ate paper. Which was which? Also, can Derek pass Historical Hoax Trivia?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Backpacking Pranks
-More Backpacking Pranks
-Historical Hoaxes
-Fun vs. Mean-spirited Pranks
GET BO...2024-03-2543 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show*Exclusive* New & Unreleased Gear: MSR, Buff, Mystery Ranch, Deuter, Platypus, GraylDerek and Carl discuss the new gear from some of the biggest backpacking companies. Carl had a chance to sit down with reps from various brands to hear about the latest and greatest backpacking gear of 2024 and beyond. Hear if from the source! How does Carl ask the tough question to the company he’s been poking fun at for years? Also, Derek is up to his usual antics with trivia.
Some of the topics discussed:
-New 2024 Backpacking Gear
-Mystery Ranch and Deuter Backpacks
-MSR Titanium Mugs/Pots and Stoves
...2024-03-1157 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowInsider Trip Planning Cheat Codes for Permits, Gear & More!Derek and Carl discuss legit trip planning and gear tips that are helpful, controversial, and, sometimes, questionable. Are these the cheat codes you’ve been looking for to go on your bucket list trips? Probably. Hopefully. Also, does Derek really know what he’s talking about with these tips? Finally, Derek has trivia this week. What crazy questions will he ask this time?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Backpacking Permit Hacks
-‘Required’ Backpacking Gear That’s Not Really Required
-Alcohol Stoves
-Forest Ranger Showdowns
GET BONUS SEGMENT FR...2024-03-0440 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowJOHN KELLEY: 7 Pieces of Gear We HATED...But Now We LIKE!John Kelley from The Backpacking Podcast joins the show as a guest host to discuss backpacking gear we used to hate, but now we like. Carl accuses John of intentionally sabotaging the upcoming Red River Gorge Patreon trip. And Carl confesses to purchasing something he told everybody to avoid. Also, some serious punishments are on the line for Terrible Products Trivia.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Tents vs. Hammocks
-Synthetic vs. Down
-Sun Hoodies
-Dreaded Nalgene Bottles
GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: T...2024-02-2652 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowFROZEN: Gear Hacks, Ultralight Tips, Top Luxury Items, Hit More Trail Miles & More!‘Frozen’ from Frozen’s Outdoor Adventures joins the show to discuss an array of relevant backpacking topics. As an Appalachian Trail thru hiking veteran who is about to embark upon the Pacific Crest Trail, Frozen shares some crazy stories and backpacking knowledge that will give you at least a couple of important takeaways. Derek and Carl somehow relate the conversation with Frozen to some serious grocery store talk. And Carl has thru hike lingo trivia for Derek.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Increasingly Your Sawyer Filter’s Life Expectancy
-How to Hike More Miles Wi...2024-02-1948 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowJOE ROBINET: ‘You Need to Know These 3 Bushcraft Skills. Period’Epic bushcraft expert Joe Robinet joins the show! What are the 3 essential bushcraft skills every outdoorsperson should know? Joe will tell you. And how to Derek and Carl measure up with these skills? Joe also shares stories about meeting Survivorman Les Stroud in a Blockbuster Video and he responds to Carl’s outlandish scenarios for future video ideas. And finally, it’s a Derek trivia week. You know what that means!
Some of the topics discussed:
-Backpacking and bushcraft skills
-The TV Show Alone
-The craziest reactions from an eclectic audience
2024-02-121h 05Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show10 Terrible Pieces of Advice by Backpacking "Experts" + Surprise Guest!Derek and Carl discuss some of the nonsense backpacking advice that’s lingering around the internet, or in your local gear store. Carl sites specific sources that may surprise you. Derek references his ‘friends around’ as supposed experts. Either way, what are they saying and what is the correct advice? Derek and Carl with set you straight. Also, a surprise guest joins the show (audio apps only) to challenge the guys on a recent episode.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Backpacking sleep systems to get better sleep
-Proper packing for food
-Appro...2024-02-0548 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowJUSTIN OUTDOORS: Serious Red Flags for Ultralight Gear. BEWARE!Backpacking Gear Expert Justin Outdoors joins the show to discuss red flags for popular ultralight backpacking gear that he consistently recommends. Carl brings up a few red flags of his own. Poor fitting jackets, backpacks that pool water in pockets, sleeping pads that are too thin are just a few things items discussed. Justin also recommends his top ultralight gear choices and previews new gear coming out in 2024. Carl also accuses Justin of making up a story about a bear sighting.
Some of the gear discussed:
-REI Helix Sleeping Pad: https://bit.ly/47GxVDU
2024-01-2249 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show2024 Backpacking Trends That Will Die a Miserable Death!Derek and Carl discuss backpacking trends for 2024 that they believe will not last. Everything from shoe brands to ultralight gear. Derek has a minor meltdown during ‘Trend Trivia’.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Hiking shoe brands
-Backpacking Rain Gear
-Ultralight Backpacking Gear
-Intentional Overpacking
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Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Train...2024-01-1537 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show'Ultralight Backpackers Find 2 Uses For Each Piece of Gear!' Really?This was originally released as a bonus episode on Patreon earlier this year. Derek and Carl discuss whether this is a legitimate ultralight strategy or a crazy myth.
Check out Paka Socks as reviewed by B&B Correspondent Jendiana!
GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content.
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To react publicly or privately to any o...2023-12-1840 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show8 REAL Headlines...But They Get Increasingly More UnbelievableDerek and Carl discuss recent real and absurd events in the outdoor world. You will not believe some of these crazy happenings!
Check out the FieldSheer 2.0 Merino Wool Socks reviewed in this episode!
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...2023-12-1141 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowAre These 8 Trail Gadgets Really Worth It?Derek and Carl discuss the latest and "greatest" gadgets on the market. Are the helpful, are they game-changers or are they simply a waste of time and money? Also, clips from the latest Patreon trip are shared. Most of the group has some interesting things to say about how things went down.
Some of the gadgets mentioned:
Flextail Zero
Fire Maple FMS-300T Stove
Motorola Defy Satellite Link
Cardo Packtalk Outdoor
GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can g...2023-12-0455 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowSuccess or Another Search & Rescue Call? The 50 Mile Yosemite Adventure StoryThe story of the 'Fastest Known Time' attempt in Yosemite is here! Derek and Carl discuss the challenges, the gear and the interesting scenarios that happened on the long 50 mile day. Rocky joins the show to share his perspective. And segments from the episode with Jeff Pelletier are shared in to find out if Rocky and Carl took his advice...or paid the consequences.
GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more c...2023-11-0657 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowDAN DURSTON: Why Do Some Tents Cost More Than a Used Car?Derek and Carl have Gear Designer and Company Owner Dan Durston on the show to discuss advances in ultralight tents, upcoming gear for 2024 and the origin story of a cottage gear company.
Check out Durston Gear for some great ultralight options.
Check out Dan's documentary on one of his Bob Marshall Wilderness Open adventures!
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Check out our w...2023-10-3052 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowTwo Game-Changing Companies That Can Help You!Derek and Carl interview and discuss two companies that they think can help you with gear, bringing newbies, saving time, providing good food options, and, possibly, determining how much food you should bring.
Check out Aaron's company Backcountry Foodie!
Check out Scott's company Near Zero!
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2023-10-2358 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowA Zoologist Answers the Craziest Wild Animal Questions We've Got (Revisited)Derek and Carl discuss a big variety of topics regarding wild animals with Zoologist Ashley Cole-Wick. This was originally released in Season 5.GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook:Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters...2023-10-0238 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe BEST and WORST Gear We Used on Banff's Rugged TrailsDerek and Carl revisit the July trip from the perspective of gear successes and failures. How does some gear hold up after years of use? What broke? Would Derek recommend the trekking poles he destroyed?Some of the Gear DiscussedSea to Summit PillowBig Agnes Copper Spur TentPinnacle Freeze Dried MealsSalty Britches Anti-Chaffing CreamHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesNemo Tensor Sleeping PadREI Rain PantsGET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B t...2023-09-1846 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show10,000 SOS Calls Logged on Garmin: Crazy Stories & Stats!Derek and Carl 'break down' the data released by Garmin and share some of the interesting stories that involve pushing the red button. Also, somehow, Derek and Carl were able to get ahold of an actual SOS call made from a Sat phone.Garmin WebsiteGET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To rea...2023-09-0434 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show4 Days on the World's Toughest Trail with Justin OutdoorsBack from Banff, Canada, Derek and Carl discuss the challenges, pitfalls and major blunders of the recent trip. Justin Outdoors joins the show to share his perspective. One member got so angry he intentionally broke a trekking pole on a rock.Check out Justin's Gear Priority Podcast!GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! T...2023-08-2153 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowNew Cook Sets, Snacks, Bug Stuff, Clothing & Affordable Gear!!!In the second (and final) installment of the Outdoor Retailer Show, Derek and Carl discuss well-known companies that have new releases, up-and-coming companies that have products you should consider. Included in the conversation are companies such as Honey Stinger, Soto Stoves and...-CEP Compression-Ovation Foods-Lemongrass FarmsGET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to...2023-08-071h 12Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show10 Lies The Gear Companies Tell YouDerek is back and better than ever! Are we being deceived by gear companies or just general beliefs about certain pieces of backpacking gear? Derek and Carl pull back the curtain and reveal the TRUTH!GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! 2023-07-2430 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowANDY PARRISH: How to Bring or Be a New BackpackerAndy Parrish joins the show to co-host while Derek is away. Carl and Andy discuss the BEST tips for bringing or being a new backpacker. This is for trip planners, newbies and everyone in between.
Check out Andy's Awesome YouTube Channel!
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Check out our w...2023-07-1754 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show8 BIG GEAR MISTAKES You're Still MakingDerek and Carl discuss all sorts of gear mistakes they've made, you've made, we've all made...and how to fix them. Derek gives Carl advice about first aid kits. And Carl doesn't understand adjustable trekking poles.GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Po...2023-07-1045 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowNew Gear, Fresh Companies & Surprising Guests at the Outdoor Retailer ShowDerek, Carl and B&B Correspondents Mike & Jen interview a variety of companies at the Outdoor Retailer Show! There's new gear, some potential price gouging and solution to some of your nagging trail problems.GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! T...2023-07-031h 08Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowTop 6 Snacks, Gear Companies, Doodads & More!Derek and Carl discuss multiple 'top 6 lists' that just might give you some good backpacking ideas. Also, Carl tries to ask Derek som Lists Trivia questions that are 'Derek quality'.Some of the Items Discussed on the Show-Thermacell-Moon Cheese-BeFree Water Filter-Black Diamond Spot Headlamp-Peak Refuel MealsGET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. ...2023-06-2642 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe Backcountry Poop Show: All of Your Embarrassing Questions...Answered!One of the most uncomfortable things about going backpacking is having to go to the bathroom -- #2 specifically. After releasing a comprehensive episode about this task last season, Derek and Carl were flooded with questions and scenarios that will now be addressed. You won't believe what was asked.GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!...2023-06-1946 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowIAN ADAMSON: Legendary Adventure Racer Shares His Best 3 TipsIan Adamson -- adventure racer, TV show producer, event coordinator and one of Carl's adventure heroes -- joins the show to discuss everything from adventure tips to the birth of the reality television (including some interesting shows he was a part of). Derek does his best to embarrass Carl.Check Ian Adamson's website!GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Ge...2023-06-1259 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowJEFF PELLETIER: Controversial Gear Decisions for the Last Great AdventureJeff Pelletier joins the show to discuss shaving weight, ultralight strategies, and to give advice to Carl about some of his controversial gear decisions about an upcoming adventure. Derek is amused by Jeff's reactions to Carl's ideas.Check out Jeff's awesome YouTube Channel!Gear Reviewed this episode: LMNT Electrolyte PowderGET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to...2023-06-051h 18Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowCan You Pass The Trail Scuzzball Test?Derek and Carl will test your trail manners, etiquette and behavior with carefully crafted quiz questions. They'll also test each other. Are you (or they) a trail Scuzzball?GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to...2023-05-2939 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowWhen Animals Attack, Will You Survive?!Derek is back and better than ever! Derek and Carl discuss two wild animal stories, the chances you will get attacked when out on the trail, and how to handle actual faceoffs with various wild animals.GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Po...2023-05-1552 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowWilderness X-Files: Mystery or Hoax? You Be the Judge!Derek and Carl explore 4 stories that they would consider X-Files. Are they mysteries or hoaxes? And, does Derek actually solve one?GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…...2023-04-1038 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowRob Pelton's Gear Loadout: You Get 3+ Good Ideas....Guaranteed!Youtuber Rob Pelton joins the show to discuss A LOT of backpacking gear. We think you'll pick up at least 3 tips from Rob's experiences. Also, Carl challenges Rob on bag passion.Check out Rob's Youtube Channel!Follow Rob on Instagram!Gear Review This Episode: Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag -- Click the link for 22% off!GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. ...2023-04-0359 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowShave Pack Weight Now! Our Best 8 Tips You Still Don't BelieveIt's time to trim down your pack weight without spending a single dollar. If you listen to these tips, you will likely shave pounds off of your pack. Also, Carl gets worked up about one particular tip.Gear Review This Episode: SEA TO SUMMIT AEROS PREMIUM PILLOWGET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Fr...2023-03-2749 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe Top 10 Ways You Will Die on the Trail (and How to Survive Them)Derek and Carl discuss the top 10 most likely ways people die in the wilderness as well as how to avoid them. They also discuss many common fears that did not make the list. Derek shares the story where he was almost killed by water coolers again.GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! Help support our...2023-03-0639 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowDeath Wish Backcountry Skills You Might Actually Use with Marty MorissetteMarty Morissette joins the show and shares a mountain full of wisdom regarding backcountry skills and knowledge. Derek and Carl challenge him to make more death-defying videos with some creative suggestions.
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Ou...2023-02-2058 minBackpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowBROOKE WHIPPLE AKA 'GIRL IN THE WOODS': Alone Contestant Shares the Secret Sauce to Living Off GridBrooke Whipple joins the show to discuss Alone, survival, living off grid. Carl challenges her with new, potential reality shows. And what kind of apocalypse scenario would Brooke thrive in?Check out Brooke's Youtube Channel 'Girl in the Woods'.NO MORE BACK SWEAT! Check out Vaucluse GearCheck out the 'Training for Trekking' Podcast!Help support our podcast at no extra cost to you by clicking on any links below if you’re in the market for some new gear! Any purchases you make will support our show at...2023-02-0656 min
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show8 Free Backpacking Hacks! (No purchase necessary)We've got 8 backpacking hacks that will save you time, money and might even shave some weight. Are any of Derek and Carl's suggestions viable options for you? Let them know!
Some of the Topics Discussed
-Rain Clothing Options
-Strategic Trail Nutrition
-Staying extra warm at night...in a pinch.
-Ditching some gear for light weight and cheap alternatives.
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure ShowThe BEST Gear Under $100 That You Should Buy with Villain JesseVillain Jesse joins the show to discuss the best backpacking gear that's currently under $100. Carl considers buying a couple of items Jesse suggests. And Jesse has never heard of a couple of items Carl suggests.
Check out Jesse's Great Divide Trail Video Series!
Some of the Gear Discussed
- Sawyer Squeeze
-Outdoor Vitals Sun Hoodie
-Toaks Titanium 750ml Cooking Pot
-REI Essential Rain Pants
-Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers
-Goose Feet Gear
-Backpackers Pantry Crème Brulee
-Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Po...2023-01-0245 min