What 6 Conspiracy Theories have a direct impact upon your gear purchases, trail enjoyment and backcountry knowledge? Or, which ones are just generally interesting. Derek and Carl take a crack at it. Our Latest Video: Can This Device Save Your Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zyAp7_VC-I&t=21s 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

Is there a way to level up your trip plans to create a unique type of adventure? Derek, Carl and fellow adventurer, Matt, suggest 4 different structures to consider. Also, is a backpacking chore chart appropriate? Our Latest Video: Can This Device Save Your Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zyAp7_VC-I&t=21s 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

Can you drop a few pounds on a trip? Derek and Carl think so! They each give their top 4 weight loss tips as it relates to the trip (completely unqualified by a nutritionist). And Derek even has one of the weirdest hydration suggestions you've ever heard. Gear Reviewed on This Episode: Nathan Safer Run - https://bit.ly/3vkX1a0 Our Latest Video: How to Avoid a Death March - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1KiQywikHs&t=60s 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

Can Derek and Carl lighten your load? They examine the gear and decisions of 3 backpackers from different states to identify areas of improvement. Is their advice legit or nonsense? You be the judge! Also, Derek has a very interesting trivia answer regarding Utah geography. Our Latest Video: How to Avoid a Death March - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1KiQywikHs&t=60s 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. For the BEST lightweight fishing pole check out: Reyrgear.com 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 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

Hiking season is heating up! Will Derek, Carl and guest host Jesse have some gear options that peak your interest for your upcoming miles? Also, why does Jesse talk to himself in bear country? And what does he say? Some of the gear discussed: Nathan Safer Run - https://bit.ly/3vkX1a0 Lifestraw Peak Squeeze - https://bit.ly/3jzPrTy Unpaste Durston Tents Waterproof Memo Books Thru Notes Nite Ize Cam Jam XT - https://bit.ly/3vmcJSt Seasense Safety Blaster Rawlogy Cork Ball Nitecore Battery Our Latest Video: How to Avoid a Death March - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1KiQywikHs&t=60s 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 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

How can you make your trips better/more efficient/smoother/funner? And who doesn't trust the advice of a podcast that uses the word 'funner'? Derek and Carl weigh with their pro tips and ask for your advice to solve a situation that's been plaguing them. Our Latest Video: Why I Hate the Buff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3nliPge1LI 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 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

Do bugs tick you off? Then this episode is for you! Brian Anderson AKA 'The Tick Terminator' joins the show to talk about bug avoidance and destruction. Also, are Trapper Shacks safe? Can your dyer kills bugs? Check out the Tick Terminator's Best Prevention Methods: www.thetickterminator.com 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 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

Does Derek or Carl have any suggestions that can help make one of the more uncomfortable parts of backpacking more...comfortable? It's time to find out! Both hosts relay new tips and backpacking gear that might make your time with the cathole a little bit better. 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 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

Who doesn't want an episode about fishing from two guys who don't fish? Fortunately backcountry fishing expert Derek Roedel joined the show to both ease your mind about learning a new skill with his encouraging and achievable tips as well as discuss an 11 oz versatile new fishing pole. Get all sorts of tips, tutorials and the latest backcountry pole on the market at: www.Reyrgear.com And check out this very helpful post about how to find those fish: https://reyrgear.com/blogs/news/how-to-find-fish 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 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

Is there any gear you wished you hadn't bought? Learn from Derek and Carl's mistakes and don't buy the items that have failed them (and continued to fail them in some cases). Also, can Derek pass 'License Plate Trivia'? 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 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

Do backpacking myths and old wives tales drive you the make decisions about gear and backcountry actions that are simply incorrect? Derek and Carl bust a large number of myths to make your backpacking adventures better and more efficient. Also, does Derek have reasonable trivia questions this time? Probably not. 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 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 biggest risks on the trail (not counting wild animals or monsters)? Derek and Carl address 7 trail pitfalls and how to overcome them. An imposter ranger harrasses a backpacker and then somehow calls into the show. Also, Derek tries to overcome 'Geography Trivia' after his recent claim about Czechoslovakia still being a country. 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 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

Is a good quality base layer a game changer? Yes! Derek and Carl explore what they think is the best option: XOSKIN. Kroy Taughinbaugh joins the show to talk about blister prevention, chafing prevention, stink prevention and base layer advancements. Also, can you go 200+ miles without changing or washing your socks? And Derek asks if base layers can wick away urine. 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 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

How will you respond when the 8 events discussed in this episode happen to you or someone you know? Derek and Carl discuss the tough circumstances they've encountered, how they might have been avoided and what do in response. But let's be honest, is the list that Derek came up with really that horrible? And how does Carl respond to Derek's 'Name That Sound' trivia that goes as you can expect. 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 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

Does base weight really matter if your total pack weight is too heavy? Derek and Carl give a list of tips and tricks to get your pack under 30lbs (or to simply reduce your pack pack). What can you get rid of? What should you replace? And what should you upgrade? Also, Carl accuses Derek of creating the worst trivia questions...ever. Do you agree? 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 our 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] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What gear is worth purchasing this year? Gear expert Dan Becker answers that and a host of other questions that range from gear breakdowns to an absurd question by a surprise guest. Join Dan Becker on a backpacking trip by clicking here!!!! 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 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 is the worst trail you've traveled? What is the worst piece of gear you've used? What is the worst backcountry meal you've had? Derek and Carl pull from the wisdom of the Trust the Trail podcast and discuss the worst things we think our fellow adventurers should avoid. 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 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

Are there any pieces of critical backpacking gear that are simply inexpensive? Yes! Derek and Carl each list off a few of their favorites. These pieces of gear will lighten your load, improve your efficiency, and make your trip better...at a great price. Also, Derek creates 'Price is Right' trivia that really challenges Carl. And why did Derek smash a few expensive MSR backpacking pots? Check out our latest video to find the answer. 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 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 would you ask? What would Derek and Carl ask? Professional zoologist Ashley Cole-Wick joins the show and answers all of the interesting, tough and ridiculous questions thrown at her from members of the B&B community as well as the hosts. Questions ranging from 'Should we be concerned if birds suddenly stop chirping' to 'What's the deal with cow mutilations' are all part of the show. Also, Derek gets fired up over some of Carl's trivia questions. Shocker. 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 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

Do you encounter trail villains? Do you just slink away from them in order to keep the peace? Perhaps you're allowing them to continue to wreak havoc on other peaceful trail users. Derek and Carl identify the most common and most egregious trail villains and then determine how to have a proper showdown...the "right" way. Which villains have yelled at Carl before? Which ones is Derek most afraid of? Also, Derek conducts Villain Trivia. You can imagine how that ends up. 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 Get the BEST device on the market: Zoleo.com Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.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

How do you survive an Avalanche? Professional ski/mountaineer, Greg Hill, joins to the show to discuss a range of topics including Electric Greg (a documentary he's featured in), how to go on his guided trips, and everything in between. Also, both Derek and Carl inadvertently try to sabotage the episode. 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 Get the BEST device on the market: Zoleo.com Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.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

Do you fear change like everyone else? Well, get prepared! Derek and Carl discuss major advancements (both good and bad) that will impact your outdoor adventures. Hiking aids, new policies, no more bear canisters, 3rd world batteries that may become a common part of your backpacking trip (Derek‘s idea), and many more are discussed. Also, a MAJOR guided trip giveaway is shared with the B&B family. 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 Get the BEST device on the market: Zoleo.com Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.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

Have you ever watched a mystery show and thought you knew the answer? This is your chance! Derek and Carl provide three outdoor themed (but family friendly) mysteries. They share the obvious and outside-the-box theories with the limited clues provided. And somehow Derek thinks that a dining room table might have saved a life. 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 Get the BEST device on the market: Zoleo.com Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.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

Are you carrying extra pounds and bulk for no reason? Derek and Carl discuss items they‘ve brought or they‘ve seen in the backcountry that simply have no purpose. This is not a rehash of the old items they like to make fun of. One of them that Carl brings up might be the most controversial item of all time. And Derek explains why he stores dirty water in his ziploc trash bag. Also, Derek invites his grandma to briefly join the show. 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 Get the BEST device on the market: Zoleo.com Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.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

Over the last year Derek and Carl have investigated a few different devices for remote communication. This episode features the one they landed on: the Zoleo. Morris, president of the company, joins the show to answer all types of emergency questions you would want answered (and some you may have never thought of). Also, Derek shares his risky strategy for getting a signal from inside a car. 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 Get the BEST device on the market: Zoleo.com Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.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

Jesse, from Youtube Channel Backcountry Forward, joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of hiking the Great Divide Trail. Which gear choices held up over the long haul? Which gear did not? And, is it possible to tear apart gear with ”trail strength”? Also, Carl thinks Derek is making up trivia questions on the spot (which is why they don‘t make sense half the time). 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 Get the BEST device on the market: Zoleo.com Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.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

In the Season 5 Premier Derek and Carl explore what it takes to have a 70lb pack that puts a trip in jeopardy. Rocky ”weighs in” on the matter and claims he was defeated by Yosemite. Can we learn something from somebody who hoards gear and consumables in their pack? Also, Carl raises the stakes for weekly trivia. 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 Get the BEST device on the market: Zoleo.com Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.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

How do you make it to camp (or back to the trailhead) when you've got nothing left? How do you handle the group member who's hitting the wall? Does this describe every trip for Derek? Carl shares some of his experiences from a recent Yosemite trip where this happened. Also, just how far are you willing to go to motivate the person lagging behind? 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

Derek and Carl come up with an odd list of problems and solutions related to altitude sickness. Carl just got back from taking some flatlanders to elevation and some of them struggled. Was his trip plan appropriate? You (and Derek) can judge. Also, Derek blames an unexpected product for high altitude nausea. 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

Carl attended the latest Outdoor Retailer show in Denver and he brought the mic with him! Derek reacts to a series of interviews with a variety of organizations that respond to important, unexpected, and absurd questions. Also, Derek thinks the pine cone trowel argument is solved by the LNT organization. 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

Back from the Wind River Range, Derek and Carl discuss the theme of this year's big July trip: interesting encounters with a variety of hikers. Somebody bailed from the trip last minute. And, has a podcast villain emerged? 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

A host of fellow adventurer share some of their backpacking problems (big and small). Both Derek and Carl weigh in on how to tackle issues with packing, food, sleep, time, and the value of a pack manifest. Also, did Carl drop a water bottle in an Sasquatch carcass and is there a budget Osprey pack after all? 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

Author, trial advocate, founder of the Florida trail, and co-founder of the American Hiking Society Jim Kern joins the show to discuss issues surrounding America's National Scenic Trails. Also, does Derek have insecurity issues regarding vocabulary words? Check out Jim Kern's book: Broken Promise: The Plight of Our National Trails 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

One of our most popular guests, Youtuber Kevin Outdoors, joins the show to talk about a variety of topics. There's definitely a few in there that you don't expect. And Derek wraps things up with a trivia question that even he doesn't know the answer to. Check out Kevin's Book: Backcountry Eats 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

Admittedly Derek and Carl have had some trip planning issues over the years. Cassie from Illinois lays out trip planning tips that will make newbies feel comfortable every step of the way. Also, Derek is accused of having an odd view of people with different budgets than him. And Carl uses trivia to help improve Derek's social skills. Cassie's Facebook Group: Backcountry Enthusiasts 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

Rowan Smith from Summit Strength joins the show to discuss how to move beyond the weekend trip. Whether it's a week long or multi-week adventure there are many things to consider. Also, Derek gives Rowan some new nicknames and Carl suggests three more alternative ways to train. Check out Rowan's Podcast: Training for Trekking 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   GET MORE EPISODES! There are over 60 episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us at Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] Get 20% new sponsor Marmoset Music for all of your music licensing needs with coupon code BLISTERS20. Check out our wonderful sponsors: Prepared4X  and Summit Strength! Use Coupon Code 'Backpack20' for 20% off! CHECK OUT our latest VIDEO: Maroon Bells: A Backpacking & Blisters Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to be a survival expert, a ranger, or a scout to have an outdoor adventure. Derek and Carl explore skills you mistakenly feel you might need before you head outside. While they may be helpful, they certainly aren't essential. Also, Carl covers some impossible skills in trivia that we all strive to achieve. Check out our latest reviewed company: Backcountry Fuel Box! 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

Derek and Carl identify and discuss products that make false claims that you might believe. Some are from reputable companies. Also, Carl's wife, Jessica, weighs in on a controversial piece of gear. She also rats him out for not following one of the rules in Canyonlands. 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

Derek and Carl address common irrational fears many hikers have. Do alligators view hammock campers as hanging burritos? Is sleeping outside less scary than in a tent? What do you say to bear when you're about to unload some bear spray on it? Also, is it okay to throw your backpack in a washing machine? 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

Derek and Carl discuss their lists to help newbies prepare for a trip. Carl posed this topic to a backpacking group online and shares the top responses from them. Also, Carl just returned from Canyonlands and discusses Rocky's way to carry water as well as another's guy's gear list theory and how that will likely pose a problem in the future. And Derek reviews backpacking dishwashing gloves. 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

Derek and Carl rank the top 6 pieces of gear to buy -- in order -- that will not onl get you the most weight savings for your buck but will also improve function and efficiency on the trail. Also, Carl reviews a Backpacking Quilt from Zenbivy! Some of the Gear Discussed in This Episode -Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter -Granite Gear Crown2 Backpack -Therm-a-rest NeoAir Uber Light Sleeping Pad -Therm-a-rest Neo Air Ultralight Sleeping Pad -Mountain Hardwear Phantom 30 Sleeping Bag -Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent -Jetboil Stash Backpacking Stove -MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Stove 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

Derek and Carl hit the desert trail with a crew of 12. And...the SOS button got pressed. That story and how Derek proved to be not only extremely helpful but also a bit of a saboteur at the same time. 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

It's not all about going ultralight. And, to be honest, most of us don't. So, what's worth splurging on regarding weight and cost? Derek and Carl discuss some legitimate (and questionable) options. Also, Carl shares a story about how he was recently threatened with physical violence during a training session. Did he handle the situation correctly? 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 one of the most dangerous places to travel when out on a mountainous backpacking trip? And how do you handle the curveballs that might be thrown at you? This episode will tell you! 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

Derek and Carl explore some different clothing options for the trail and make suggestions for some that you can leave behind. Derek suggests he's willing to wear a ridiculous item for half a day if Carl brings it. (Carl is bringing it next week to Capitol Reef.) Also, Tayson from Outdoor Vitals weighs in with his latest and greatest clothing related release: an ultralight hoodie. And should we beware fake rangers? 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

In this second version of the 'love it or ditch it' series, Derek and Carl explore a number of new items. One of them leads to an old story that's never been shared when Carl challenged Derek and Derek was actually right. 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

Derek and Carl dive into strategies to reduce the dreaded day 2 soreness. Carl even has a solution to completely prevent backpacking soreness. Also, how do you get elevation gain at the grocery store? And, a top 5 most depressing backpacking moments from Nate of Colorado Springs. 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

Derek and Carl have had their fair share of trip failures. Some are unavoidable or unpredictable but the 6 characters outlined in this episode you've probably already experienced (or will experience) in some form or fashion. Is Derek the kinder, gentler soul when a fellow hiker is having an issue? He discusses his 'hug quota' per day to suggest as much. Also, Carl reveals a way a recent trip was sabotaged in an unexpected way by a member of his family...before it even started. 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