Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show

What happened when Derek and Carl took 10 others to Canyonlands? A lot! Surprising stories come out as they review 9 pieces of gear they tested. And also, what did they do right and what did they do wrong? Some of the topics discussed: -The Best Backpacking Gear -The Worst Backpacking Gear -Stories from Canyonlands National Park GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian, Author Sally Chaffin Brooks joins the show. Her comedic take on her Appalachian Trail thru hike is highly entertaining. From trying to form a relationship with a fellow hiker to encountering a trash-bag wearing creep – who may not have even been real – Sally brings a lot of fun to this episode! Some of the topics discussed: -Appalachian Trail thru hiking -Strange Encounters on the trail -Ideas for being an imposter store clerk -Behind-the-scenes comedian info Check out Sally on Spotify Be the first to get a copy of her new book ‘Going to Maine’ Listen to Sally’s awesome podcast the Ridiculist GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Our Favorite Gear Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Mystery Ranch Radix Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s time for Derek and Carl to come clean about their top rookie mistakes. Many of these made on recent trips (well after they considered themselves ‘experienced backpackers’). Please learn from these ridiculous blunders and don’t do what they did. While some well-chronicled stories are shared about such things as the fanny pack incident, and the case of the missing sleeping pad, new events will also be revealed. Some of the topics discussed: -Forgetting Critical Gear -Engineering Gear Hacks on the Trail -National Parks: Yosemite, Rocky Mountain -Underwear on the Trail -Bear Incidents GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 our 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: hikercman@netscape.net Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Film-maker, photographer, thru-hiker IB TAT joins the show to share his unique perspective and some engaging, outlandish stories from the trail. Why would a Walmart kick out hikertrash next to a long trail? Why did he feel compelled to break in to a backcountry ranger cabin? And what happened as a result? Also, Derek crafts a controversial trivia question. Shocking. Some of the topics discussed: -Ultralight Backpacking Gear -Gear Fails -What it Takes to start thru-hiking -REI and filming the imposter store clerk video Check out IB TAT’s amazing photography and Instagram Check out IB TAT’s YouTube Channel Gear Review: - Mystery Ranch Radix Backpack GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steven Smith from My Life Outdoors joins the show for some legit gear talk. He dares you to find better gear for less. And he will even give you an 11% discount if you buy the items on his list. He also shares one the biggest gear scams currently going. Some of the topics discussed: -Ultralight Backpacking Gear -Budget Backpacking Gear -Best Backpacking Backpack -Gear Scams Check out Steven Smith’s Daring Video Gear Review: Stowaway Gourmet Freeze Dried Meals GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Audio Version of the Podcast on your favorite apps and here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and/id1309369783 Check out Rowan's Awesome Podcast: Training for Trekking Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-training-for-trekking-podcast/id1461729348 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 Mystery Ranch Radix Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: hikercman@netscape.net Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave Stewart joins the show to discuss some of the most interesting and dramatic backcountry stories the B&B show has ever heard. From napkin maps to having to keep watch in bear country, Dave Stewart has had some truly compelling adventures. Also an expert fly fisherman, Dave shares his top 3 tips for anybody looking to start. Some of the topics discussed: -Intense experiences in bear country -Using or avoiding local intel -Top fly fishing tips Check out Dave Stewart’s Wet Fly Swing Podcast Dave’s Special Link to Get Started Gear Review: Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10 GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Derek and Carl reached out to the backpacking community to find out what the biggest (and weirdest) pet peeves everyone has. Are these legitimate issues, fake problems or things that the B&B crew causes? After addressing each one, Derek and Carl then come up with ‘legitimate’ solutions. Also, how will Derek do with Pet Peeves Trivia? Some of the topics discussed: -Trip Planning -Leave No Trace -Backpacking Revenge -Backpacking Pet Peeves Gear Review: Gregory Jade 53 Backpack - https://alnk.to/hhAaJW2 GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The World's Toughest Race (The Eco Challenge) is currently the best running adventure-based series on Amazon Prime. Sonja Wieck, from team Iron Cowboy, joins the show to discuss all things adventure. Dubbed the race "that eats Iron Men for breakfast" Sonja discusses all aspects of adventure and what it's like to have Bear Grylls give you some encouragement...from a helicopter. Also, how would Derek fair in such an event? Check out Sonja's podcast for more of these stories: "Tales of Toughness." 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: hikercman@netscape.net   Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear Eco Challenge World's Toughest Race Team Iron Cowboy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.