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

Carl Mandrioli, Bleav
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Oct 2, 2023 • 39min

A Zoologist Answers the Craziest Wild Animal Questions We've Got (Revisited)

Derek and Carl discuss a big variety of topics regarding wild animals with Zoologist Ashley Cole-Wick. This was originally released in Season 5.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.comHelp 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 TripsGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetGarmin InReach2Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPeak 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.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 59min

MASON GRAVLEY: Legendary Advice From the World's Greatest Adventurers

Mason Gravley, host of the Adventure Sports Podcast, joins the show to discuss some of the biggest pieces of advice, inspirational messages and exciting stories from the world's greatest adventurers.Check out Mason's awesome podcast!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.comHelp 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 TripsGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetGarmin InReach2Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPeak 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.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 46min

The BEST and WORST Gear We Used on Banff's Rugged Trails

Derek and Carl revisit the July trip from the perspective of gear successes and failures. How does some gear hold up after years of use? What broke? Would Derek recommend the trekking poles he destroyed?Some of the Gear DiscussedSea to Summit PillowBig Agnes Copper Spur TentPinnacle Freeze Dried MealsSalty Britches Anti-Chaffing CreamHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesNemo Tensor Sleeping PadREI Rain PantsGET 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.comHelp 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 TripsGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetGarmin InReach2Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPeak 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.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 43min

ROB PELTON: 10 Ridiculous Things You're Still Bringing on Your Trips!

YouTuber Rob Pelton joins the show to co-host and discuss 10 ridiculous items you might have in your pack (but shouldn't). Agree or disagree?Check out Rob's Awesome YouTube Channel!Follow Rob 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.comHelp 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 TripsGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetGarmin InReach2Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPeak 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.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 34min

10,000 SOS Calls Logged on Garmin: Crazy Stories & Stats!

Derek and Carl 'break down' the data released by Garmin and share some of the interesting stories that involve pushing the red button. Also, somehow, Derek and Carl were able to get ahold of an actual SOS call made from a Sat phone. Garmin Website 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.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 31min

MATTY OUTDOORS: Ultralight Backpacking Gear Everyone/Nobody Should Use

Matty Outdoors joins the show to guest host and discuss everyone's favorite topic -- Ultralight Backpacking Gear!Please Check Out Matty Outdoors' Awesome YouTube Channel!You can follow Matty Outdoors 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. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!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.comHelp 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 TripsGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetGarmin InReach2Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPeak 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.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 53min

4 Days on the World's Toughest Trail with Justin Outdoors

Back from Banff, Canada, Derek and Carl discuss the challenges, pitfalls and major blunders of the recent trip. Justin Outdoors joins the show to share his perspective. One member got so angry he intentionally broke a trekking pole on a rock.Check out Justin's Gear Priority Podcast!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.comHelp 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 TripsGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetGarmin InReach2Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPeak 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.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 50min

JOHN KELLEY & BACKPACKER-ISH: Controversial Backpacking Myths....Busted!!!

John Kelley & Nathan 'Backpacker-ish' Reitsema join the show to discuss some less common and somewhat controversial backpacking myths that should be busted.Check out Backpacker-ish's awesome YouTube Channel and Instagram!Check out John Kelley's awesome YouTube Channel and The Backpacking Podcast!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. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!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.comHelp 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 TripsGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetGarmin InReach2Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPeak 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.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 12min

New Cook Sets, Snacks, Bug Stuff, Clothing & Affordable Gear!!!

In the second (and final) installment of the Outdoor Retailer Show, Derek and Carl discuss well-known companies that have new releases, up-and-coming companies that have products you should consider. Included in the conversation are companies such as Honey Stinger, Soto Stoves and...-CEP Compression-Ovation Foods-Lemongrass FarmsGET 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. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!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.comHelp 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 TripsGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetGarmin InReach2Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPeak 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.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 53min

JAMES APPLETON: Guide Shares 3 Secrets to Conquering Summits

James Appleton from the '46 if 46 Podcast' joins the show to share his stories and wisdom about conquering those summits.Check out James' awesome podcast!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. Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame!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.comHelp 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 TripsGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetGarmin InReach2Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPeak 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.

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