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

Epic bushcraft expert Joe Robinet joins the show! What are the 3 essential bushcraft skills every outdoorsperson should know? Joe will tell you. And how to Derek and Carl measure up with these skills? Joe also shares stories about meeting Survivorman Les Stroud in a Blockbuster Video and he responds to Carl’s outlandish scenarios for future video ideas. And finally, it’s a Derek trivia week. You know what that means! Some of the topics discussed: -Backpacking and bushcraft skills -The TV Show Alone -The craziest reactions from an eclectic audience Check out Joe Robinet’s Amazing YouTube Channel Follow Joe Robinet on Instagram 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 discuss some of the nonsense backpacking advice that’s lingering around the internet, or in your local gear store. Carl sites specific sources that may surprise you. Derek references his ‘friends around’ as supposed experts. Either way, what are they saying and what is the correct advice? Derek and Carl with set you straight. Also, a surprise guest joins the show (audio apps only) to challenge the guys on a recent episode. Some of the topics discussed: -Backpacking sleep systems to get better sleep -Proper packing for food -Appropriate and inappropriate luxury items -Proper backpacking clothing options 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.

This is a rare second episode this week! Todd & Ashlie Martin from the current season of the Amazing Race join the show to discuss some of the life challenges, physical challenges and fun stories from the show. Follow Todd & Ashlie on Instagram! Check out all things Amazing Race on Todd & Ashlie's YouTube Channel! 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.

Backpacking Tech Gear Expert Cris ‘Hiking Guy’ Hazzard joins the show to discuss the latest and greatest GPS locator beacon devices. Are phones rivaling the capabilities of these devices to the point where we don’t even need them? Which one is the best GPS device to buy for functionality and overall bang for your buck? Cris has answers for everything! And what type of ‘hazardous’ trivia did Derek cook up this time? Some of the tech gear & topics discussed: -Garmin inReach Mini 2 -Motorola Defy Satellite Link -Zoleo Satellite Communicator -Overwatch Rescue Insurance Check Out Cris’ Awesome YouTube Channel Check out the Hiking Guy Website 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 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 for 3-5 Day Trips Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag 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 Garmin InReach2 Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Backpacking Gear Expert Justin Outdoors joins the show to discuss red flags for popular ultralight backpacking gear that he consistently recommends. Carl brings up a few red flags of his own. Poor fitting jackets, backpacks that pool water in pockets, sleeping pads that are too thin are just a few things items discussed. Justin also recommends his top ultralight gear choices and previews new gear coming out in 2024. Carl also accuses Justin of making up a story about a bear sighting. Some of the gear discussed: -REI Helix Sleeping Pad: https://bit.ly/47GxVDU -Zpacks Plex Solo tent -REI Flash 55 Backpack: https://bit.ly/48GEKGF -Mountainsmith Zerk 40 Backpack -Bogler Trowel Some of the topics discussed: -Ultralight backpacking gear -Backpacking backpacks, sleeping pads, tents, quilts and more! -Brand new 2024 gear -A potentially fictional bear story Check Justin’s Awesome YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinOutdoors Follow Justin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinoutdoors/?hl=en GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.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 for 3-5 Day Trips Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag 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 Garmin InReach2 Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals 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 discuss backpacking trends for 2024 that they believe will not last. Everything from shoe brands to ultralight gear. Derek has a minor meltdown during ‘Trend Trivia’. Some of the topics discussed: -Hiking shoe brands -Backpacking Rain Gear -Ultralight Backpacking Gear -Intentional Overpacking GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.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 for 3-5 Day Trips Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag 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 Garmin InReach2 Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jessica ‘Dixie’ Mills from Homemade Wanderlust joins the show to discuss an intense survival experience she had in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. She shares 3 lessons she learned from the event as well as the ongoing battle with rescue costs. And how did her backcountry CPAP machine work? Some of the topics discussed: -Using the Garmin InReach for rescue -Garmin Insurance -Backpacking Gear -New rankings by Backpacking Magazine Check out Dixie’s Top Backpacking Youtube Channel Follow Dixie 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. 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 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 for 3-5 Day Trips Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag 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 Garmin InReach2 Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Garmire joins the show. He has set FKTs (Fastest Known Times) on some of the most popular long trails in America: The Colorado Trail, the John Muir Trail, the Arizona Trail, and many, many more. He is one of the most interesting characters in the world of backpacking. Is he the Michael Jordan of backpacking? You be the judge. Some of the topics discussed: -Stories from Unsupported long trails -Being charged by a Moose -Gear that worked and failed over thousands of miles -The most interesting way to run a 5K Follow Jeff Garmire 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. 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 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 for 3-5 Day Trips Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag 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 Garmin InReach2 Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob Pelton's joins the show to discuss why your bucket list trips will fail...and how to overcome the issues. Also, are Canadian computer hackers helping people get permits. And Rob has a big and exciting announcement! Check out Rob’s Awesome YouTube Channel Follow Rob on Instagram Check out RNWY and reach out for a sample from Dan the Founder GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.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 for 3-5 Day Trips Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag 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 Garmin InReach2 Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This was originally released as a bonus episode on Patreon earlier this year. Derek and Carl discuss whether this is a legitimate ultralight strategy or a crazy myth. Check out Paka Socks as reviewed by B&B Correspondent Jendiana! GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. 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 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 for 3-5 Day Trips Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag 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 Garmin InReach2 Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.