Can Derek and Carl lighten your load? They examine the gear and decisions of 3 backpackers from different states to identify areas of improvement. Is their advice legit or nonsense? You be the judge! Also, Derek has a very interesting trivia answer regarding Utah geography.

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Can Derek and Carl lighten your load? They examine the gear and decisions of 3 backpackers from different states to identify areas of improvement. Is their advice legit or nonsense? You be the judge! Also, Derek has a very interesting trivia answer regarding Utah geography.

Our Latest Video: How to Avoid a Death March - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1KiQywikHs&t=60s

GET MORE EPISODES! There are over 80 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. Patreon.com/backpackingandblisters

Check out XOSKIN.US Base Layers for premium quality clothing that will help you on the trail!
Use coupon code 'backpacking' for 10% off.

For the BEST lightweight fishing pole check out: Reyrgear.com

Get the BEST device on the market: Zoleo.com. Use coupon code 'BACKPACKING' for free device activation!

Check out our other wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast.

Live Ultralight with Outdoor Vitals! OutdoorVitals.com

To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected]

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