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

Derek is back and better than ever! Derek and Carl discuss two wild animal stories, the chances you will get attacked when out on the trail, and how to handle actual faceoffs with various wild animals.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 GearGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetTopo Terraventure 3 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.

Brad 'Crow' Felton joins the show to co-host and discuss budget gear items that rival their premium counterparts.Check out Crow's Awesome Youtube Channel!Follow Crow on Instagram!Some of the Gear Discussed This Episode-Featherstone 25 Degree Quilt-Featherstone Backbone Ultralight Tent-Olicamp 1 Liter Cooking Pot-Showa Temres Insulated Gloves-Fire-Maple Cooking StoveGET 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. To stop or reduce back sweat, check out our wonderful sponsor: Vaucluse GearCheck out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! 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 GearGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetTopo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes -Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersTo 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.

Justin Outdoors joins the show to co-host and discuss 7 of the biggest scams in backpacking.Check out Justin's Awesome Youtube Channel!Follow Justin on InstagramCheck out Justin's new podcast: Gear PriorityReview This Episode: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest BackpackGET 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. To stop or reduce back sweat, check out our wonderful sponsor: Vaucluse GearCheck out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! 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 GearGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetTopo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes -Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersTo 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.

Dr. Morgan 'Blaze' Brosnihan joins the show to discuss how her van life adventures on the PCT have been helping hikers reach their goals.Follow Dr. Morgan on Instagram!Check out Dr. Morgan's website 'Blaze Physio'!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 GearGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetTopo Terraventure 3 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.

Steven from 'My Life Outdoors' joins the show to discuss a variety of topics that include weird backpacking/camping gear, the best and worst backpacking gear of 2023 and an amazing story that involves one of our favorite characters, the ranger.Check out Steven's Awesome YouTube Channel!Follow Steven on Instagram!Review This Episode: Pinnacle Freeze Dried MealsGear Discussed This Episode-Thermarest Neo Air Xlite NXT-Miksa Pot Lifter-High Tail Ultralight Dyneema Rain MittsGET 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. To stop or reduce back sweat, check out our wonderful sponsor: Vaucluse GearCheck out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! 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 GearGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetTopo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes -Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersTo 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 explore 4 stories that they would consider X-Files. Are they mysteries or hoaxes? And, does Derek actually solve one?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 GearGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetTopo Terraventure 3 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.

Youtuber Rob Pelton joins the show to discuss A LOT of backpacking gear. We think you'll pick up at least 3 tips from Rob's experiences. Also, Carl challenges Rob on bag passion.Check out Rob's Youtube Channel!Follow Rob on Instagram!Gear Review This Episode: Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag -- Click the link for 22% off!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 GearGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetTopo Terraventure 3 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 to trim down your pack weight without spending a single dollar. If you listen to these tips, you will likely shave pounds off of your pack. Also, Carl gets worked up about one particular tip.Gear Review This Episode: SEA TO SUMMIT AEROS PREMIUM PILLOWGET 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 GearGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetTopo Terraventure 3 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.

Kyle O'Grady joins the show to discuss a variety of topics that include common, beginner backpacking mistakes, cults on the trail and trivia! Check out Kyle's Awesome Youtube Channel! Follow Kyle 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. To stop or reduce back sweat, check out our wonderful sponsor: Vaucluse Gear Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast! 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 Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight) 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 Topo Terraventure 3 Trail Shoes - Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers 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.

Sean 'Shug' Emery joins the show to talk all things backpacking: philosophy, hammocks, camp chores and...the 1 simple method to make your backpacking trips way easier.Shug's Awesome Youtube Channel!Gear Review This Episode: OUTDOOR VITALS TUSHAR RAIN JACKETGET 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 GearGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetTopo Terraventure 3 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.