Dr. Morgan 'Blaze' Brosnihan joins the show to discuss how her van life adventures on the PCT have been helping hikers reach their goals. Follow Dr. Morgan on Instagram! Check out Dr. Morgan's website 'Blaze Physio'! 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…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven from 'My Life Outdoors' joins the show to discuss a variety of topics that include weird backpacking/camping gear, the best and worst backpacking gear of 2023 and an amazing story that involves one of our favorite characters, the ranger. Check out Steven's Awesome YouTube Channel! Follow Steven on Instagram! Review This Episode: Pinnacle Freeze Dried Meals Gear Discussed This Episode -Thermarest Neo Air Xlite NXT -Miksa Pot Lifter -High Tail Ultralight Dyneema Rain Mitts 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.  To stop or reduce back sweat, check out our wonderful sponsor: Vaucluse Gear Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  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…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It'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 PILLOW 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…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle O'Grady joins the show to discuss a variety of topics that include common, beginner backpacking mistakes, cults on the trail and trivia! Check out Kyle's Awesome Youtube Channel! Follow Kyle on Instagram! 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.  To stop or reduce back sweat, check out our wonderful sponsor: Vaucluse Gear Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean 'Shug' Emery joins the show to talk all things backpacking: philosophy, hammocks, camp chores and...the 1 simple method to make your backpacking trips way easier. Shug's Awesome Youtube Channel! Gear Review This Episode: OUTDOOR VITALS TUSHAR RAIN JACKET 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…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this first ever Backpacking Trivia Game Show 3 contestants from across the country try to answer or mooch points for prizes from the Random Gear Box. 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers 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: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marty 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. Check out Marty's Youtube Channel! Follow Marty on Instagram, Facebook and all social medias. Here is his website! 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers 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: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Van Duzer (Bikepacker, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventurer, Youtuber) joins the show to discuss the secret to your adventure success. Check out Ryan's Book here! Don't Miss Ryan Van Duzer's Awesome Youtube Channel! 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers 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: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke 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 Gear Check 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Stash Jetboil Flash MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Sawyer Squeeze Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers 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: [email protected]                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Famous Youtuber Dan Becker joins the show to discuss the best backpacking gear, his trip to Africa, tooth brushing, and much, much more. Podcast Episode #218 Check out Dan's Youtube Channel!  Contribute to Dan's project to help African slums get clean water!  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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear (Clicking on the link help support our show!) Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) - https://bit.ly/3ElDBqf Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) - https://bit.ly/3V84d4z Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad - https://bit.ly/3tINJEw Jetboil Stash - https://bit.ly/3UNAjTJ Jetboil Flash - https://bit.ly/3AwnIfl MSR Pocket Rocket 2 - https://bit.ly/3ArElJb Sawyer Squeeze - https://bit.ly/3EJHw1f Black Diamond Spot - https://bit.ly/3EMp749 Helinox Chair Zero - https://bit.ly/3EiK0SZ Big Agnes Copper Spur - https://bit.ly/3Asrx5a Nemo Hornet - https://bit.ly/3gfSK4q Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - https://bit.ly/3OkWsGz Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers - https://bit.ly/3G0gcvb GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters  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:\https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters       Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                      Email: [email protected]                           Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Tags Backpacking, Hiking, Backpacking Gear, Hiking Gear, Backpacking Podcast, Best Backpacking Podcast, Hiking Podcast, Best Hiking Podcast, Yosemite, Glacier National Park, Backpacking Gear Review, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Hiking Gear, Backpacking Meals, Backpacking Snacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lloyd Vogel from Garage Grown Gear joins the show to discuss backpacking trends, top selling backpacking gear, and much more! Check out new and innovative gear from cottage industry companies at Garage Grown Gear. 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 no extra cost to you! Our Favorite Gear (Clicking on the link help support our show!) Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) - https://bit.ly/3ElDBqf Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) - https://bit.ly/3V84d4z Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad - https://bit.ly/3tINJEw Jetboil Stash - https://bit.ly/3UNAjTJ Jetboil Flash - https://bit.ly/3AwnIfl MSR Pocket Rocket 2 - https://bit.ly/3ArElJb Sawyer Squeeze - https://bit.ly/3EJHw1f Black Diamond Spot - https://bit.ly/3EMp749 Helinox Chair Zero - https://bit.ly/3EiK0SZ Big Agnes Copper Spur - https://bit.ly/3Asrx5a Nemo Hornet - https://bit.ly/3gfSK4q Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - https://bit.ly/3OkWsGz Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers - https://bit.ly/3G0gcvb GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters   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:\https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters              Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                                            Email: [email protected]                                                      Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Tags Backpacking, Hiking, Backpacking Gear, Hiking Gear, Backpacking Podcast, Best Backpacking Podcast, Hiking Podcast, Best Hiking Podcast, Yosemite, Glacier National Park, Backpacking Gear Review, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Hiking Gear, Backpacking Meals, Backpacking Snacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are 6 pieces of backpacking advice that are just plain bad? John Kelley joins the Backpacking & Blisters podcast to co-host and weigh in on this controversial topic! Check out John Kelley’s awesome YouTube Channel Check out John Kelley’s ‘Backpacking Podcast’ Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Overkill Backpacking Gear -Testing out and prepping gear -Eating Yellow Snow GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters   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:\https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters              Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                                            Email: [email protected]                                                      Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Tags Backpacking, Hiking, Backpacking Gear, Hiking Gear, Backpacking Podcast, Best Backpacking Podcast, Hiking Podcast, Best Hiking Podcast, Yosemite, Glacier National Park, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters   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:\https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters              Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                                            Email: [email protected]                                                      Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Tags Backpacking, Hiking, Backpacking Gear, Hiking Gear, Backpacking Podcast, Best Backpacking Podcast, Hiking Podcast, Best Hiking Podcast, Yosemite, Glacier National Park, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Villain 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 Poles   GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters   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! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-training-for-trekking-podcast/id1461729348 To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…                           Facebook:\https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters              Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                                            Email: [email protected]                                                      Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Tags Backpacking, Hiking, Backpacking Gear, Hiking Gear, Backpacking Podcast, Best Backpacking Podcast, Hiking Podcast, Best Hiking Podcast, Yosemite, Glacier National Park, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Navigation Tips and Skills -Blister Causes -Fellow trail users and companions -Trivia GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Check out BlendJet for making your smoothies. And use 'backpacking12' for 12% off and free shipping. To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek and Carl break down 8 movie characters that seem to sum up some interesting companions that have been on your trips. There's some good, some bad, and some you want to avoid altogether.  Some of the Topics Discussed -Trip Planning -Navigation Tips and Skills -Basic Social Skills -Movie Characters -Trivia GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Youtuber Justin Outdoors joins the show to discuss his best game changing gear picks as well as an encounter with a bear that wanted to kill him. Also, was Villain Jesse a villain to Justin? And Derek returns to form with his trivia questions. Check out Justin's Youtube Channel! Some of the Gear Discussed -Trekology 2.0 Pillow -Tito Titanium Spoon -Outdoor Research Astroman Sun Hoodie -Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes -Garmin inReach Messenger GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brice, an entrepreneur and CEO of Vaucluse Gear, joins the show to discuss innovative and unique ideas for the outdoor community. Brice shares his own product which seeks to solve the problem of back sweat while also giving feedback to Derek and Carl about their own "innovative" ideas. See below for a full description of Brice's product! Visit WWW.VAUCLUSEGEAR.COM to order a Cool-Dry Frame today. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VaucluseGear/              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vauclusegear/                  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vauclusegear/ Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Preventing Back Sweat -Multiple uses for gear -Backpacking gear companies -Vaucluse Gear GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'As the Crow Flies Hiking' (Brad Felton) joins the show to co-host and debate the best gear options in 4 different categories. Check out Crow's Content! It's great! -Instagram: @Asthecrowflieshiking -Youtube  -Facebook Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Tents: Nemo, Zpacks -Backpacking Backpacks: Granite Gear, Hyperlite Mountain Gear -Backpacking Sleeping Pads: Nemo, Thermarest -Backpacking Stoves: Jetboil, BRS GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Famous backpacker Emily Ford joins the show to discuss the documentary of her winter thru hike of the Ice Age Trail. Villain Jesse co-hosts and has very strong reactions about hiking solo and how to unfreeze a Nalgene. Also...'Dog Trivia'. Emily Ford's Documentary: Breaking Trail on Outside + @Emilyonthetrail Website: https://www.emilyontrail.com/ Check out Jesse's GDT Trailer and Episode 1. They're great! Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking -Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin -Backpacking with Dogs -Trail Angels GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Villain Jesse joins the show to conduct a reverse interview. He shares some of his biggest blunders from his Great Divide Trail video series. Derek and Carl discuss how to handle missing gear, bears that can open bear lockers, and much more. Check out Jesse's GDT Trailer and Episode 1. They're great! Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking -Great Divide Trail (GDT) -Bears, Food Storage and Bear Survival GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek and Carl have scoured the libraries of American and the trillions of pages of internet resources to give you 4 insane stories of human survival. How would Derek and Carl handle these situations? How would you? Also, how will Derek do at 'Survivor Trivia'? Some of the Topics Discussed -Survival Stories -Backpacking -Survival Tips -Survivor...3 Different Ways GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Kelley and Jeremiah Stringer join the show for a podcast competition. Backpacking tips, trivia and Derek's nonsense ensue. Who won? You be the judge! John Kelley's Youtube Channel and Instagram Page Jeremiah Stinger's Youtube Channel and Instagram Page Some of the Topics Discussed -National Parks -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Trip Planning GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 one of our latest sponsors, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek and Carl take you on a trip that had the makings of disaster. In this unique, narrative-based episode a recent trip to the Grand Tetons is chronicled with the few (and remaining) people who were actually willing to go despite impending bad weather. Some of the Topics Discussed -Grand Teton National Park -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Trip Planning -Backpacking in bad weather GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 one of our latest sponsors, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rowan Smith from Summit Strength joins the show and drops pearls of wisdom about challenges with training. Per tradition, Carl throws his own ideas at Rowan to see if any of his outside-the-box strategies are any good. Check out Rowan's Training for Trekking Podcast and the Training for Trekking Facebook Page. Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear & Snacks -Training Tips -The Problem with Stair Stepping Machines -The Next Great Podcast Challenge GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 one of our latest sponsors, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devin Ashby from the Backcountry Exposure joins the show to discuss his experiences with his latest Youtube Video about bad habits and mistakes for backpackers. Carl takes the opportunity to challenge Derek on his own mistakes during trivia. Some of the Topics Discussed -Waymark Gear -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Trip Planning -Nemo Sleeping Pads, Platypus Quickdraw GET BONUS EPISODES! 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.  New Sponsor: Magic Spoon. Get $5 off with coupon code 'backpacking' Check out one of our latest sponsors, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek and Carl run down a list of 10 ridiculous things that have been promoted on Bear Grylls' survival show. Which of these would Derek actually be willing to do? Some of the Topics Discussed -Survival Dos and Don'ts -Survival Skills -Tips for Newbies GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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.  New Sponsor: Magic Spoon. Get $5 off with coupon code 'backpacking' Check out one of our latest sponsors, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 6! In this episode Dan Becker, Sean "Shug" Emery, John Kelley, Rocky Brown and more guests weigh in with their best backpacking tips.  Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear  -Trip Planning and locations -Tips for Newbies GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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.  New Sponsor: Magic Spoon. Get $5 off with coupon code 'backpacking' Check out one of our latest sponsors, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek and Carl discuss the best tips for taking the younger ones -- many of which you probably have not heard. Many of these tips apply to spouses, girlfriends/boyfriends and newbies. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear  -Trip Planning and locations -Tips for Newbies, kids, teens, spouses, etc. GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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.  New Sponsor: Magic Spoon. Get $5 off with coupon code 'backpacking' Check out one of our latest sponsors, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Burgoin joins the show as a co-host. A number of interesting and unexpected stories emerge from a recent trip Rob took with Carl. Even though he met Rob just prior to the trip, Carl did not hold back with giving Rob as much nonsense as he could handle. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear  -New to backpacking -Fanny packs, Toothbrush shaving, Fake Rangers GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek and Carl discuss experiences from the trail (and beyond) to determine if these are legit life hacks or foolish decisions that could get people into trouble. Also, a friend of the show calls Derek out on his poor trivia questions. And Derek calls Carl out on an awkward interview moment with somebody he knows quite well. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear  -Off trail navigation -Road tripping and gas stations -Product Review: CAMP Sunglasses GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three gear companies join the show for this jam-packed episode. Derek and Carl have found two gear companies that they think might be helpful to you and one that Carl feels is price gouging everyone. Also, can shirt sleeves make good tent pole stuff sacks and why are mustaches coming back so strong? And how will Derek do at 'Word Puzzle Trivia'? Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear  -Backpacking Accessories -DIY Backpacking Gear -Garmin inReach Locator Beacon Check out Chicken Tramper Gear and follow them @chicken_tramper_gear USE COUPON CODE 'bnb15' for 15% off! Check out Salty Britches and follow them @getsaltybritches GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is A LOT to learn from the extremely strenuous July trip this year. Derek leads the interview to figure exactly what happened in the Pacific Northwest this year. Carl challenges Derek to commit to future trips. And what basic piece of gear did most of Carl's family go without on a recent excursion? Some of the Topics Discussed -AllTrails App  -Gear Options -Pacific Northwest Backpacking -Food choices -Trip Planning -Bad Trail Intel Revenge GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option:              REYR GEAR  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Christine Reed joins the show to talk about all things backpacking and life. Fun, heart-warming and self-reflective moments from her book, Alone in Wonderland, make for a very engaging conversation with the author. And Carl calls out Derek on a big time trivia blunder.  Follow Christine Reed on Instagram: @ruggedoutdoorswoman Some of the Topics Discussed -What's in Christine's Pack -Gear Options -Wonderland Trail -Colorado Trail -Appalachian Trail -Identity and purpose as a backpacker and an adult GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option:              REYR GEAR  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse from Backcountry Forward joins the show as a guest host to discuss common mistakes new backpackers, and sometimes veterans, will make. Also, Jesse makes a pretty hefty accusation about Carl's next trip. Some of the Topics Discussed -Shaving Pack Weight -Gear Options -Mood Boosters -Trip Planning GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option:       REYR GEAR  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek and Carl try to shave more weight from backpackers who are WAY OVERPACKED! Tupperware Mike and Craftroom Jason literally weigh in with their packs, gear, and decisions. Can the podcast help these guys trim their packs? Some of the Topics Discussed -Shaving Pack Weight -Gear Options GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option:              REYR GEAR  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ranger Ann joins the show to talk everything from taking the law into your own hands to the hopeful end of WAG bags. Also, why is the ranger station trail intel so bad and are there secret trails that rangers know about? Special thanks to Tupperware Mike for helping conduct the interview! Some of the Topics Discussed -Trip Planning -Permits and permit violations -Backpacking Gear -National Parks -Capitol Reef National Park (click to check it out!) GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option:              REYR GEAR  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek and Carl break down weight savings vs. convenience and make a case for both sides of this debate. But there's one piece of gear they suggest everyone should always bring themselves. Also, Carl challenges Derek with outdoor song-themed trivia. Some of the Topics Discussed -Cutting Pack Weight -The most/least durable gear -The strongest arguments for and against sharing gear GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option:              REYR GEAR  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We attended this summer's OR Show and picked out the best gear we could find. On-site interviews, gear reviews and the story about Carl finally connecting with Buff are included in this jam-packed, gear-packed episode. There's something for everyone! Some of the Gear Discussed -Jetboil MiniMo -Thermacell Mosquito Repeller  -Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 Backpacking Pack -Fox River Socks -Cusa Tea/Coffee Drink Mix Packets -Vargo Bot 700 Titanium Mug/Pot GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option:              REYR GEAR  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tayson from Outdoor Vitals joins the show to discuss some of the biggest gear mistakes you might be making. Gear choices can impact your comfort, performance and overall trip enjoyment. Carl and Tupperware Mike suggest their own ideas to Tayson. Also, what has Tayson's long beard been caught in? Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear Mistakes -Newest Backpacking Gear from Outdoor Vitals  GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option:       REYR GEAR  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] And please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shug joins the show to talk about everything from hammocks to spam to trail food ideology. If you know Shug then you know there's never a dull moment in this interview! Some Topics Discussed Include: -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Hammocks -Backpacking Food -Calling Search and Rescue Check out Shug's Youtube Channel!: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugemery GET MORE EPISODES! There are over 80 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. Patreon.com/backpackingandblisters Check out XOSKIN.US Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.com Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option: www.reyrgear.com To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should I bring bear spray in black bear country? Can I burn toilet paper in my cat hole? Can Derek name a national park (other than Yosemite)? These are just the tip of the iceberg of questions here. Topics Discussed: -Bear Spray and Black Bears -Leave No Trace with toiletries -National Parks -Backpacking Skills -Trail Dates -And much more GET MORE EPISODES! There are over 80 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. Patreon.com/backpackingandblisters Check out XOSKIN.US Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Get the BEST device on the market: Zoleo.com. Use coupon code 'BACKPACKING' for free device activation! Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.com Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option: www.reyrgear.com To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the small essentials? How big should your knife be? Are portable batteries becoming a necessary part of backpacking? Derek and Carl are joined by Tupperware Mike for this gear-based episode that somehow encompasses strange alternatives to chapstick. Topics Discussed -Best Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Gear List -Best Hiking Gear -Backpacking for beginners to advanced hikers GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores using gear in creative ways and learning how to handle gear more efficiently to make for more successful trail days. How do you fill that darn filter bag with the small hole? Are there light weight hygiene options? Should you be aware when others are taking care of their business? These questions and much more will be addressed. Also, is there Giardia dirt? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: [email protected] Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the worst decision you've ever made on the trail? Perhaps this episode will make you feel better about that. Derek and Carl highlight some humorous trail blunders that might catch you by surprise. The latest Lifestraw filter is reviewed. And Rocky weighs in about Chia seed water. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: [email protected] Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices