Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
519 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsAre you looking for adventure? We've got the best guests in the outdoor world, gear expertise, unbelievable stories...all lined with a sense of humor.
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Episodes
158 - Sit Pads & Other Useless Items You Might Be Bringing
November 22, 2021 12:30 - 48 minutesAre you carrying extra pounds and bulk for no reason? Derek and Carl discuss items they‘ve brought or they‘ve seen in the backcountry that simply have no purpose. This is not a rehash of the old items they like to make fun of. One of them that Carl brings up might be the most controversial item of all time. And Derek explains why he stores dirty water in his ziploc trash bag. Also, Derek invites his grandma to briefly join the show. GET MORE EPISODES! There are over 80 episodes of B&B that yo...
157 - The BEST Device to Save Your Life
November 15, 2021 12:30 - 1 hourOver the last year Derek and Carl have investigated a few different devices for remote communication. This episode features the one they landed on: the Zoleo. Morris, president of the company, joins the show to answer all types of emergency questions you would want answered (and some you may have never thought of). Also, Derek shares his risky strategy for getting a signal from inside a car. GET MORE EPISODES! There are over 80 episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It'...
Episode 157 - The BEST Device to Save Your Life
November 15, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 112 MBOver the last year Derek and Carl have investigated a few different devices for remote communication. This episode features the one they landed on: the Zoleo. Morris, president of the company, joins the show to answer all types of emergency questions you would want answered (and some you may have never thought of). Also, Derek shares his risky strategy for getting a signal from inside a car. GET MORE EPISODES! There are over 80 episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It'...
Episode 156 - Odd Challenges You Might Encounter in Remote Areas (w/ Jesse)
November 08, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 112 MBJesse, from Youtube Channel Backcountry Forward, joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of hiking the Great Divide Trail. Which gear choices held up over the long haul? Which gear did not? And, is it possible to tear apart gear with ”trail strength”? Also, Carl thinks Derek is making up trivia questions on the spot (which is why they don‘t make sense half the time). 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 an...
156 - VILLAIN JESSE: Odd Challenges You Might Encounter in Remote Areas
November 08, 2021 12:30 - 1 hourJesse, from Youtube Channel Backcountry Forward, joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of hiking the Great Divide Trail. Which gear choices held up over the long haul? Which gear did not? And, is it possible to tear apart gear with ”trail strength”? Also, Carl thinks Derek is making up trivia questions on the spot (which is why they don‘t make sense half the time). 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 an...
156 - Odd Challenges You Might Encounter in Remote Areas (w/ Jesse)
November 08, 2021 12:30 - 59 minutes - 117 MBJesse, from Youtube Channel Backcountry Forward, joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of hiking the Great Divide Trail. Which gear choices held up over the long haul? Which gear did not? And, is it possible to tear apart gear with ”trail strength”? Also, Carl thinks Derek is making up trivia questions on the spot (which is why they don‘t make sense half the time). 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 an...
155 - Rocky‘s 70lb Pack Fiasco & How to Avoid Pack Hoarding
November 01, 2021 11:30 - 50 minutesIn the Season 5 Premier Derek and Carl explore what it takes to have a 70lb pack that puts a trip in jeopardy. Rocky ”weighs in” on the matter and claims he was defeated by Yosemite. Can we learn something from somebody who hoards gear and consumables in their pack? Also, Carl raises the stakes for weekly trivia. 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/backpackinga...
Episode 155 - Rocky‘s 70lb Pack Fiasco & How to Avoid Pack Hoarding
November 01, 2021 11:30 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MBIn the Season 5 Premier Derek and Carl explore what it takes to have a 70lb pack that puts a trip in jeopardy. Rocky ”weighs in” on the matter and claims he was defeated by Yosemite. Can we learn something from somebody who hoards gear and consumables in their pack? Also, Carl raises the stakes for weekly trivia. 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/backpackinga...
8 Rookie Mistakes You Might Be Making (Rebroadcast)
October 18, 2021 11:30 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBAre we making mistakes that cost us time, weight and money? Carl suggests a cheap way to save pack ounces but Derek isn't buying it (literally and figuratively). Also, how do you know where to go on a first trip or to a new place? And what embarrassing mistakes has Carl made in the past? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon....
Episode 154 - When You (or Carl) Take a Left on Disaster Road...
October 04, 2021 11:30 - 41 minutes - 75.4 MBHow do you make it to camp (or back to the trailhead) when you've got nothing left? How do you handle the group member who's hitting the wall? Does this describe every trip for Derek? Carl shares some of his experiences from a recent Yosemite trip where this happened. Also, just how far are you willing to go to motivate the person lagging behind? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to s...
154 - When You (or Carl) Take a Left on Disaster Road...
October 04, 2021 11:30 - 45 minutesHow do you make it to camp (or back to the trailhead) when you've got nothing left? How do you handle the group member who's hitting the wall? Does this describe every trip for Derek? Carl shares some of his experiences from a recent Yosemite trip where this happened. Also, just how far are you willing to go to motivate the person lagging behind? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to s...
153 - Altitude Got You Down? (& Trip Report)
September 20, 2021 11:30 - 53 minutesDerek and Carl come up with an odd list of problems and solutions related to altitude sickness. Carl just got back from taking some flatlanders to elevation and some of them struggled. Was his trip plan appropriate? You (and Derek) can judge. Also, Derek blames an unexpected product for high altitude nausea. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. ...
Episode 153 - Altitude Got You Down? (& Trip Report)
September 20, 2021 11:30 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBDerek and Carl come up with an odd list of problems and solutions related to altitude sickness. Carl just got back from taking some flatlanders to elevation and some of them struggled. Was his trip plan appropriate? You (and Derek) can judge. Also, Derek blames an unexpected product for high altitude nausea. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. ...
The Ursack Strikes Back w/ Dual Survivalist Grady Powell (Rebroadcast)
September 07, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 113 MBGreen Beret, Ultimate Survival Alaska Star, Dual Survivalist and now, Ursack representative, Grady Powell joins the show to give a different perspective concerning proper food storage. He also shares his experience of throwing salmon at a Kodiak bear to stop it from chasing him. Derek and Carl follow up with their takeaways from the interview including What would it take to get an Ursack away from a bear? and How would a bear logically decide between attacking a canister or a bag? GET MORE CO...
Episode 152 - Game Changing Gear, Ridiculous Equipment & A New Sock Drying Method!
August 23, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBCarl attended the latest Outdoor Retailer show in Denver and he brought the mic with him! Derek reacts to a series of interviews with a variety of organizations that respond to important, unexpected, and absurd questions. Also, Derek thinks the pine cone trowel argument is solved by the LNT organization. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. htt...
152 - Game Changing Gear, Ridiculous Equipment & A New Sock Drying Method!
August 23, 2021 11:30 - 1 hourCarl attended the latest Outdoor Retailer show in Denver and he brought the mic with him! Derek reacts to a series of interviews with a variety of organizations that respond to important, unexpected, and absurd questions. Also, Derek thinks the pine cone trowel argument is solved by the LNT organization. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. htt...
Episode 151 - How Would You Handle These 6 Unusual/Creepy Encounters?
August 09, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 116 MBBack from the Wind River Range, Derek and Carl discuss the theme of this year's big July trip: interesting encounters with a variety of hikers. Somebody bailed from the trip last minute. And, has a podcast villain emerged? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any ...
151 - How Would You Handle These 6 Unusual/Creepy Encounters?
August 09, 2021 11:30 - 1 hourBack from the Wind River Range, Derek and Carl discuss the theme of this year's big July trip: interesting encounters with a variety of hikers. Somebody bailed from the trip last minute. And, has a podcast villain emerged? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any ...
The Ultimate Bear Discussion with Ranger Rick Sanger (Rebroadcast)
July 26, 2021 11:30 - 58 minutes - 106 MBOver the course of the podcast Carl and Derek (mainly Carl) have challenged some wilderness regulations--especially related to bears. This episode features a discussion with Ranger Rick Sanger that addresses all of these challenges. As a backcountry ranger, Rick Sanger was a key part of the search and rescue efforts for a lost colleague in Eric Blehm's book The Last Season. Does Mr. Sanger have a response to all of the B&B bear canister rhetoric? (Basically, can he shut down Carl's arguments ...
Episode 150 - Your Problems, Our "Solutions" (Season Finale)
July 12, 2021 11:30 - 53 minutes - 98.3 MBA host of fellow adventurer share some of their backpacking problems (big and small). Both Derek and Carl weigh in on how to tackle issues with packing, food, sleep, time, and the value of a pack manifest. Also, did Carl drop a water bottle in an Sasquatch carcass and is there a budget Osprey pack after all? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers....
150 - Your Problems, Our ”Solutions” (Season Finale)
July 12, 2021 11:30 - 58 minutesA host of fellow adventurer share some of their backpacking problems (big and small). Both Derek and Carl weigh in on how to tackle issues with packing, food, sleep, time, and the value of a pack manifest. Also, did Carl drop a water bottle in an Sasquatch carcass and is there a budget Osprey pack after all? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers....
150 - Your Problems, Our "Solutions" (Season Finale)
July 12, 2021 11:30 - 53 minutes - 98.3 MBA host of fellow adventurer share some of their backpacking problems (big and small). Both Derek and Carl weigh in on how to tackle issues with packing, food, sleep, time, and the value of a pack manifest. Also, did Carl drop a water bottle in an Sasquatch carcass and is there a budget Osprey pack after all? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers....
Episode 149 - 'Broken Promise' with Jim Kern
July 06, 2021 11:30 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBAuthor, trial advocate, founder of the Florida trail, and co-founder of the American Hiking Society Jim Kern joins the show to discuss issues surrounding America's National Scenic Trails. Also, does Derek have insecurity issues regarding vocabulary words? Check out Jim Kern's book: Broken Promise: The Plight of Our National Trails GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favo...
149 - ’Broken Promise’ with Jim Kern
July 06, 2021 11:30 - 58 minutesAuthor, trial advocate, founder of the Florida trail, and co-founder of the American Hiking Society Jim Kern joins the show to discuss issues surrounding America's National Scenic Trails. Also, does Derek have insecurity issues regarding vocabulary words? Check out Jim Kern's book: Broken Promise: The Plight of Our National Trails GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favo...
149 - 'Broken Promise' with Jim Kern
July 06, 2021 11:30 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBAuthor, trial advocate, founder of the Florida trail, and co-founder of the American Hiking Society Jim Kern joins the show to discuss issues surrounding America's National Scenic Trails. Also, does Derek have insecurity issues regarding vocabulary words? Check out Jim Kern's book: Broken Promise: The Plight of Our National Trails GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favo...
Episode 148 - 'The Backpacking Variety Show' with Kevin Outdoors
June 28, 2021 11:30 - 55 minutes - 102 MBOne of our most popular guests, Youtuber Kevin Outdoors, joins the show to talk about a variety of topics. There's definitely a few in there that you don't expect. And Derek wraps things up with a trivia question that even he doesn't know the answer to. Check out Kevin's Book: Backcountry Eats GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.pa...
148 - ’The Backpacking Variety Show’ with Kevin Outdoors
June 28, 2021 11:30 - 55 minutes - 108 MBOne of our most popular guests, Youtuber Kevin Outdoors, joins the show to talk about a variety of topics. There's definitely a few in there that you don't expect. And Derek wraps things up with a trivia question that even he doesn't know the answer to. Check out Kevin's Book: Backcountry Eats GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.pa...
148 - 'The Backpacking Variety Show' with Kevin Outdoors
June 28, 2021 11:30 - 55 minutes - 102 MBOne of our most popular guests, Youtuber Kevin Outdoors, joins the show to talk about a variety of topics. There's definitely a few in there that you don't expect. And Derek wraps things up with a trivia question that even he doesn't know the answer to. Check out Kevin's Book: Backcountry Eats GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.pa...
148 - KEVIN OUTDOORS: ’The Backpacking Variety Show’
June 28, 2021 11:30 - 1 hourOne of our most popular guests, Youtuber Kevin Outdoors, joins the show to talk about a variety of topics. There's definitely a few in there that you don't expect. And Derek wraps things up with a trivia question that even he doesn't know the answer to. Check out Kevin's Book: Backcountry Eats GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.pa...
Episode 147 - ‘Become the Perfect Trip Planner‘ with Cassie
June 21, 2021 11:30 - 57 minutes - 106 MBAdmittedly Derek and Carl have had some trip planning issues over the years. Cassie from Illinois lays out trip planning tips that will make newbies feel comfortable every step of the way. Also, Derek is accused of having an odd view of people with different budgets than him. And Carl uses trivia to help improve Derek's social skills. Cassie's Facebook Group: Backcountry Enthusiasts GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "eve...
Episode 147 - 'Become the Perfect Trip Planner' with Cassie
June 21, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBAdmittedly Derek and Carl have had some trip planning issues over the years. Cassie from Illinois lays out trip planning tips that will make newbies feel comfortable every step of the way. Also, Derek is accused of having an odd view of people with different budgets than him. And Carl uses trivia to help improve Derek's social skills. Cassie's Facebook Group: Backcountry Enthusiasts GET MORE EPISODES! There are over 60 episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us at Patreon. It's safe...
147 - ‘Become the Perfect Trip Planner‘ with Cassie
June 21, 2021 11:30 - 1 hourAdmittedly Derek and Carl have had some trip planning issues over the years. Cassie from Illinois lays out trip planning tips that will make newbies feel comfortable every step of the way. Also, Derek is accused of having an odd view of people with different budgets than him. And Carl uses trivia to help improve Derek's social skills. Cassie's Facebook Group: Backcountry Enthusiasts GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "eve...
Episode 146 - You Can Do It!!! Longer Trails and Thru Hikes
June 14, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 110 MBRowan Smith from Summit Strength joins the show to discuss how to move beyond the weekend trip. Whether it's a week long or multi-week adventure there are many things to consider. Also, Derek gives Rowan some new nicknames and Carl suggests three more alternative ways to train. Check out Rowan's Podcast: Training for Trekking GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite ...
146 - You Can Do It!!! Longer Trails and Thru Hikes
June 14, 2021 11:30 - 1 hourRowan Smith from Summit Strength joins the show to discuss how to move beyond the weekend trip. Whether it's a week long or multi-week adventure there are many things to consider. Also, Derek gives Rowan some new nicknames and Carl suggests three more alternative ways to train. Check out Rowan's Podcast: Training for Trekking GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite ...
Episode 145- Backpacking Skills "They" Say You Need But...
June 07, 2021 11:30 - 52 minutes - 96.2 MBYou don't need to be a survival expert, a ranger, or a scout to have an outdoor adventure. Derek and Carl explore skills you mistakenly feel you might need before you head outside. While they may be helpful, they certainly aren't essential. Also, Carl covers some impossible skills in trivia that we all strive to achieve. Check out our latest reviewed company: Backcountry Fuel Box! GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "event...
145- Backpacking Skills ”They” Say You Need But...
June 07, 2021 11:30 - 1 hourYou don't need to be a survival expert, a ranger, or a scout to have an outdoor adventure. Derek and Carl explore skills you mistakenly feel you might need before you head outside. While they may be helpful, they certainly aren't essential. Also, Carl covers some impossible skills in trivia that we all strive to achieve. Check out our latest reviewed company: Backcountry Fuel Box! GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "event...
145- Backpacking Skills "They" Say You Need But...
June 07, 2021 11:30 - 52 minutes - 96.2 MBYou don't need to be a survival expert, a ranger, or a scout to have an outdoor adventure. Derek and Carl explore skills you mistakenly feel you might need before you head outside. While they may be helpful, they certainly aren't essential. Also, Carl covers some impossible skills in trivia that we all strive to achieve. Check out our latest reviewed company: Backcountry Fuel Box! GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "event...
Episode 144 - 7 Snake Oil Salesman Products to Avoid
June 01, 2021 11:30 - 44 minutes - 80.7 MBDerek and Carl identify and discuss products that make false claims that you might believe. Some are from reputable companies. Also, Carl's wife, Jessica, weighs in on a controversial piece of gear. She also rats him out for not following one of the rules in Canyonlands. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingan...
144 - 7 Snake Oil Salesman Products to Avoid
June 01, 2021 11:30 - 48 minutesDerek and Carl identify and discuss products that make false claims that you might believe. Some are from reputable companies. Also, Carl's wife, Jessica, weighs in on a controversial piece of gear. She also rats him out for not following one of the rules in Canyonlands. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingan...
Episode 143 - Your Irrational Fears...SOLVED!!!
May 24, 2021 11:30 - 47 minutes - 86.1 MBDerek and Carl address common irrational fears many hikers have. Do alligators view hammock campers as hanging burritos? Is sleeping outside less scary than in a tent? What do you say to bear when you're about to unload some bear spray on it? Also, is it okay to throw your backpack in a washing machine? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. http...
143 - Your Irrational Fears...SOLVED!!!
May 24, 2021 11:30 - 51 minutesDerek and Carl address common irrational fears many hikers have. Do alligators view hammock campers as hanging burritos? Is sleeping outside less scary than in a tent? What do you say to bear when you're about to unload some bear spray on it? Also, is it okay to throw your backpack in a washing machine? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. http...
Episode 142 - 14 Things to Tell Your Newbie Friends (or Yourself)
May 17, 2021 11:30 - 45 minutes - 84 MBDerek and Carl discuss their lists to help newbies prepare for a trip. Carl posed this topic to a backpacking group online and shares the top responses from them. Also, Carl just returned from Canyonlands and discusses Rocky's way to carry water as well as another's guy's gear list theory and how that will likely pose a problem in the future. And Derek reviews backpacking dishwashing gloves. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to...
142 - 14 Things to Tell Your Newbie Friends (or Yourself)
May 17, 2021 11:30 - 50 minutesDerek and Carl discuss their lists to help newbies prepare for a trip. Carl posed this topic to a backpacking group online and shares the top responses from them. Also, Carl just returned from Canyonlands and discusses Rocky's way to carry water as well as another's guy's gear list theory and how that will likely pose a problem in the future. And Derek reviews backpacking dishwashing gloves. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to...
Episode 141 - What to Buy First When Spending Some $$$
May 10, 2021 11:30 - 47 minutes - 86.8 MBDerek and Carl rank the top 6 pieces of gear to buy -- in order -- that will not onl get you the most weight savings for your buck but will also improve function and efficiency on the trail. Also, Carl reviews a Backpacking Quilt from Zenbivy! Some of the Gear Discussed in This Episode (Click on it to help us out!) -Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter -Granite Gear Crown2 Backpack -Therm-a-rest NeoAir Uber Light Sleeping Pad -Therm-a-rest Neo Air Ultralight Sleeping Pad -Mountain Hardwear Phantom 3...
141 - What to Buy First When Spending Some $$$
May 10, 2021 11:30 - 51 minutesDerek and Carl rank the top 6 pieces of gear to buy -- in order -- that will not onl get you the most weight savings for your buck but will also improve function and efficiency on the trail. Also, Carl reviews a Backpacking Quilt from Zenbivy! Some of the Gear Discussed in This Episode (Click on it to help us out!) -Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter -Granite Gear Crown2 Backpack -Therm-a-rest NeoAir Uber Light Sleeping Pad -Therm-a-rest Neo Air Ultralight Sleeping Pad -Mountain Hardwear Phantom 3...
Episode 140 - Pressing the Red Button in Capitol Reef NP
May 03, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 133 MBDerek and Carl hit the desert trail with a crew of 12. And...the SOS button got pressed. That story and how Derek proved to be not only extremely helpful but also a bit of a saboteur at the same time. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/m...
140 - Pressing the Red Button in Capitol Reef NP
May 03, 2021 11:30 - 1 hourDerek and Carl hit the desert trail with a crew of 12. And...the SOS button got pressed. That story and how Derek proved to be not only extremely helpful but also a bit of a saboteur at the same time. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/m...
139 - 10 Splurge Areas That Might Improve Your Trip
April 26, 2021 11:30 - 44 minutesIt's not all about going ultralight. And, to be honest, most of us don't. So, what's worth splurging on regarding weight and cost? Derek and Carl discuss some legitimate (and questionable) options. Also, Carl shares a story about how he was recently threatened with physical violence during a training session. Did he handle the situation correctly? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to ...
Episode 139 - 10 Splurge Areas That Might Improve Your Trip
April 26, 2021 11:30 - 40 minutes - 74 MBIt's not all about going ultralight. And, to be honest, most of us don't. So, what's worth splurging on regarding weight and cost? Derek and Carl discuss some legitimate (and questionable) options. Also, Carl shares a story about how he was recently threatened with physical violence during a training session. Did he handle the situation correctly? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to ...
138 - The Danger Zone
April 19, 2021 11:30 - 44 minutesWhat is one of the most dangerous places to travel when out on a mountainous backpacking trip? And how do you handle the curveballs that might be thrown at you? This episode will tell you! GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on ou...