

Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
Carl Mandrioli, Bleav
Backpacking and hiking tips and tales...with a sense of humor. This is your one-stop show for backpacking, hiking and adventure entertainment. From backpacking gear to the trail situations you will encounter to popular guests, this podcast will deliver.
Derek and Carl will hit on all of the backpacking and hiking topics you want with decades of good (and horrendous) experience.
Derek and Carl will hit on all of the backpacking and hiking topics you want with decades of good (and horrendous) experience.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 42min
8 REAL Headlines...But They Get Increasingly More Unbelievable
Derek and Carl discuss recent real and absurd events in the outdoor world. You will not believe some of these crazy happenings!
Check out the FieldSheer 2.0 Merino Wool Socks reviewed in this episode!
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!
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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.

Dec 4, 2023 • 56min
Are These 8 Trail Gadgets Really Worth It?
Derek and Carl discuss the latest and "greatest" gadgets on the market. Are the helpful, are they game-changers or are they simply a waste of time and money? Also, clips from the latest Patreon trip are shared. Most of the group has some interesting things to say about how things went down.
Some of the gadgets mentioned:
Flextail Zero
Fire Maple FMS-300T Stove
Motorola Defy Satellite Link
Cardo Packtalk Outdoor
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.

Nov 27, 2023 • 54min
ELINA OSBORNE: Gear Put to the Test on Thousands of Miles of Trails!
Film-maker, story-teller, YouTuber Elina Osborne of New Zealand joins the show to discuss some of her amazing experiences on the world's long trails. Additionally she recaps some of the gear that's stood the test of time and use...and the gear that has not. Also, Elina shares a story about coolers that saved her life while Derek shares one that almost cost him his life.
Check out Elina's awesome YouTube Channel!
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.

Nov 20, 2023 • 52min
DOC 'HIKER TRASH RADIO': 5 Insane Adventure Stories You Might Not Believe
Doc, from the podcast Hiker Trash Radio, joins the show and shares 5 of his best stories from the amazing guests he's had over the years. They truly are impressive stories. References to Jeff Garmire, Alex Honold, and Lael Wilcox.
Check out Hiker Trash Radio on your favorite podcast app!
Follow Doc 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.

Nov 13, 2023 • 56min
ALICE FORD: Stunt woman, Dealing w/ Antarctica's Animal Police, Hiking Above 15K Feet...
Stunt woman, adventurer, award-winning film-maker Alice Ford joins the show to discuss everything from backcountry stunts to hugging wild penguins.
Please check out Alice's Awesome YouTube Channel
Follow Alice 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.

Nov 6, 2023 • 57min
Success or Another Search & Rescue Call? The 50 Mile Yosemite Adventure Story
The story of the 'Fastest Known Time' attempt in Yosemite is here! Derek and Carl discuss the challenges, the gear and the interesting scenarios that happened on the long 50 mile day. Rocky joins the show to share his perspective. And segments from the episode with Jeff Pelletier are shared in to find out if Rocky and Carl took his advice...or paid the consequences.
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.

Oct 30, 2023 • 52min
DAN DURSTON: Why Do Some Tents Cost More Than a Used Car?
Derek and Carl have Gear Designer and Company Owner Dan Durston on the show to discuss advances in ultralight tents, upcoming gear and the origin story of a cottage gear company.
Check out Durston Gear for some great ultralight options.
Check out Dan's documentary on one of his Bob Marshall Wilderness Open adventures!
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.

Oct 23, 2023 • 59min
Two Game-Changing Companies That Can Help You!
Derek and Carl interview and discuss two companies that they think can help you with gear, bringing newbies, saving time, providing good food options, and, possibly, determining how much food you should bring.
Check out Aaron's company Backcountry Foodie!
Check out Scott's company Near Zero!
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.

Oct 16, 2023 • 43min
ROWAN SMITH: 3 Easy Ways to Hike Stronger, Faster, Better (and Use MMA on the Trail)
Rowan Smith from Summit Strength joins the show to discuss trail tips, MMA, and much more!
Check out Rowan's Summit Strength Personal Training Program.
Check out Rowan's Awesome Podcast: Training for Trekking!
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.

Oct 9, 2023 • 43min
9 Things That Went Wrong on Our Biggest Dumpster Fire Trip (Season 7 Premier)
Derek is back on a regular basis! And now they're willing to come clean about their biggest dumpster fire trip. Many of these events have been referenced on the show, but it is absolutely nuts that they had all of these things happen on a single, four day trip.
Pierre (from Malta) shared a comment in the Tidbits Section. Check out his YouTube Channel.
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.


