178 - We Give 3 REAL Backpackers a Gear Shakedown

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.

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