CRIS 'HIKING GUY' HAZZARD: Listen to This Before You Buy or Use an SOS Device!
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
English - January 29, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsWilderness Sports Health & Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Backpacking Tech Gear Expert Cris ‘Hiking Guy’ Hazzard joins the show to discuss the latest and greatest GPS locator beacon devices. Are phones rivaling the capabilities of these devices to the point where we don’t even need them? Which one is the best GPS device to buy for functionality and overall bang for your buck? Cris has answers for everything! And what type of ‘hazardous’ trivia did Derek cook up this time?
Some of the tech gear & topics discussed:
-Garmin inReach Mini 2
-Motorola Defy Satellite Link
-Zoleo Satellite Communicator
-Overwatch Rescue Insurance
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Check out the Hiking Guy Website
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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
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Backpacking Tech Gear Expert Cris ‘Hiking Guy’ Hazzard joins the show to discuss the latest and greatest GPS locator beacon devices. Are phones rivaling the capabilities of these devices to the point where we don’t even need them? Which one is the best GPS device to buy for functionality and overall bang for your buck? Cris has answers for everything! And what type of ‘hazardous’ trivia did Derek cook up this time?
Some of the tech gear & topics discussed:
Check Out Cris’ Awesome YouTube Channel
Check out the Hiking Guy Website
GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 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…
Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast
Email: [email protected]
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)
Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers
Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices