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

Rowan Smith from Summit Strength joins the show and drops pearls of wisdom about challenges with training. Per tradition, Carl throws his own ideas at Rowan to see if any of his outside-the-box strategies are any good. Check out Rowan's Training for Trekking Podcast and the Training for Trekking Facebook Page. Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear & Snacks -Training Tips -The Problem with Stair Stepping Machines -The Next Great Podcast Challenge 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. 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.

Devin Ashby from the Backcountry Exposure joins the show to discuss his experiences with his latest Youtube Video about bad habits and mistakes for backpackers. Carl takes the opportunity to challenge Derek on his own mistakes during trivia. Some of the Topics Discussed -Waymark Gear -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Trip Planning -Nemo Sleeping Pads, Platypus Quickdraw 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.  New Sponsor: Magic Spoon. Get $5 off with coupon code 'backpacking' 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.

Derek and Carl run down a list of 10 ridiculous things that have been promoted on Bear Grylls' survival show. Which of these would Derek actually be willing to do? Some of the Topics Discussed -Survival Dos and Don'ts -Survival Skills -Tips for Newbies GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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.  New Sponsor: Magic Spoon. Get $5 off with coupon code 'backpacking' 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.

Welcome to Season 6! In this episode Dan Becker, Sean "Shug" Emery, John Kelley, Rocky Brown and more guests weigh in with their best backpacking tips. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Trip Planning and locations -Tips for NewbiesGET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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. New Sponsor: Magic Spoon. Get $5 off with coupon code 'backpacking'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 discuss the best tips for taking the younger ones -- many of which you probably have not heard. Many of these tips apply to spouses, girlfriends/boyfriends and newbies. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear  -Trip Planning and locations -Tips for Newbies, kids, teens, spouses, etc. GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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.  New Sponsor: Magic Spoon. Get $5 off with coupon code 'backpacking' 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.

Rob Burgoin joins the show as a co-host. A number of interesting and unexpected stories emerge from a recent trip Rob took with Carl. Even though he met Rob just prior to the trip, Carl did not hold back with giving Rob as much nonsense as he could handle. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear  -New to backpacking -Fanny packs, Toothbrush shaving, Fake Rangers GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, 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.

Derek and Carl discuss experiences from the trail (and beyond) to determine if these are legit life hacks or foolish decisions that could get people into trouble. Also, a friend of the show calls Derek out on his poor trivia questions. And Derek calls Carl out on an awkward interview moment with somebody he knows quite well. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Off trail navigation -Road tripping and gas stations -Product Review: CAMP Sunglasses GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, 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.

Three gear companies join the show for this jam-packed episode. Derek and Carl have found two gear companies that they think might be helpful to you and one that Carl feels is price gouging everyone. Also, can shirt sleeves make good tent pole stuff sacks and why are mustaches coming back so strong? And how will Derek do at 'Word Puzzle Trivia'? Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear  -Backpacking Accessories -DIY Backpacking Gear -Garmin inReach Locator Beacon Check out Chicken Tramper Gear and follow them @chicken_tramper_gear USE COUPON CODE 'bnb15' for 15% off! Check out Salty Britches and follow them @getsaltybritches GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, 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.

There is A LOT to learn from the extremely strenuous July trip this year. Derek leads the interview to figure exactly what happened in the Pacific Northwest this year. Carl challenges Derek to commit to future trips. And what basic piece of gear did most of Carl's family go without on a recent excursion? Some of the Topics Discussed -AllTrails App -Gear Options -Pacific Northwest Backpacking -Food choices -Trip Planning -Bad Trail Intel Revenge GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, 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! Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option:              REYR GEAR  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.

Author Christine Reed joins the show to talk about all things backpacking and life. Fun, heart-warming and self-reflective moments from her book, Alone in Wonderland, make for a very engaging conversation with the author. And Carl calls out Derek on a big time trivia blunder. Follow Christine Reed on Instagram: @ruggedoutdoorswoman Some of the Topics Discussed -What's in Christine's Pack -Gear Options -Wonderland Trail -Colorado Trail -Appalachian Trail -Identity and purpose as a backpacker and an adult GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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 XOSKIN Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail! Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off. Check out our latest sponsor, 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! Check out the BEST backpacking fishing pole option:              REYR GEAR  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.