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

Derek and Carl discuss some things that you simply can't overcome on the trail -- minor or major annoyances. Do these bother you as well?Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Navigation Tips and Skills -Blister Causes -Fellow trail users and companions -TriviaGET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast.Check out BlendJet for making your smoothies. And use 'backpacking12' for 12% off and free shipping.To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: hikercman@netscape.netAnd 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 break down 8 movie characters that seem to sum up some interesting companions that have been on your trips. There's some good, some bad, and some you want to avoid altogether.  Some of the Topics Discussed -Trip Planning -Navigation Tips and Skills -Basic Social Skills -Movie Characters -Trivia GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other 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 And 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.

Youtuber Justin Outdoors joins the show to discuss his best game changing gear picks as well as an encounter with a bear that wanted to kill him. Also, was Villain Jesse a villain to Justin? And Derek returns to form with his trivia questions. Check out Justin's Youtube Channel! Some of the Gear Discussed -Trekology 2.0 Pillow -Tito Titanium Spoon -Outdoor Research Astroman Sun Hoodie -Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes -Garmin inReach Messenger GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: hikercman@netscape.net And 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.

Brice, an entrepreneur and CEO of Vaucluse Gear, joins the show to discuss innovative and unique ideas for the outdoor community. Brice shares his own product which seeks to solve the problem of back sweat while also giving feedback to Derek and Carl about their own "innovative" ideas. See below for a full description of Brice's product! Visit WWW.VAUCLUSEGEAR.COM to order a Cool-Dry Frame today. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VaucluseGear/              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vauclusegear/                  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vauclusegear/ Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Preventing Back Sweat -Multiple uses for gear -Backpacking gear companies -Vaucluse Gear GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: hikercman@netscape.net And 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.

'As the Crow Flies Hiking' (Brad Felton) joins the show to co-host and debate the best gear options in 4 different categories. Check out Crow's Content! It's great! -Instagram: @Asthecrowflieshiking -Youtube  -Facebook Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Tents: Nemo, Zpacks -Backpacking Backpacks: Granite Gear, Hyperlite Mountain Gear -Backpacking Sleeping Pads: Nemo, Thermarest -Backpacking Stoves: Jetboil, BRS GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: hikercman@netscape.net And 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.

Famous backpacker Emily Ford joins the show to discuss the documentary of her winter thru hike of the Ice Age Trail. Villain Jesse co-hosts and has very strong reactions about hiking solo and how to unfreeze a Nalgene. Also...'Dog Trivia'. Emily Ford's Documentary: Breaking Trail on Outside + @Emilyonthetrail Website: https://www.emilyontrail.com/ Check out Jesse's GDT Trailer and Episode 1. They're great! Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking -Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin -Backpacking with Dogs -Trail Angels GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: hikercman@netscape.net And 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.

Villain Jesse joins the show to conduct a reverse interview. He shares some of his biggest blunders from his Great Divide Trail video series. Derek and Carl discuss how to handle missing gear, bears that can open bear lockers, and much more. Check out Jesse's GDT Trailer and Episode 1. They're great! Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking -Great Divide Trail (GDT) -Bears, Food Storage and Bear Survival GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: hikercman@netscape.net And 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 have scoured the libraries of American and the trillions of pages of internet resources to give you 4 insane stories of human survival. How would Derek and Carl handle these situations? How would you? Also, how will Derek do at 'Survivor Trivia'? Some of the Topics Discussed -Survival Stories -Backpacking -Survival Tips -Survivor...3 Different Ways GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: hikercman@netscape.net And 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.

John Kelley and Jeremiah Stringer join the show for a podcast competition. Backpacking tips, trivia and Derek's nonsense ensue. Who won? You be the judge!John Kelley's Youtube Channel and Instagram PageJeremiah Stinger's Youtube Channel and Instagram PageSome of the Topics Discussed -National Parks -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Trip PlanningGET BONUS EPISODES! 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 one of our latest sponsors, Athletic Greens, to improve your health.Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast.Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals!To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: hikercman@netscape.netAnd 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 take you on a trip that had the makings of disaster. In this unique, narrative-based episode a recent trip to the Grand Tetons is chronicled with the few (and remaining) people who were actually willing to go despite impending bad weather. Some of the Topics Discussed -Grand Teton National Park -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Trip Planning -Backpacking in bad weather GET BONUS EPISODES! 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 one of our latest sponsors, Athletic Greens, to improve your health. Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast. Find gear to 'Live Ultralight' with Outdoor Vitals! To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: hikercman@netscape.net And 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.