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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
Backpacking and hiking tips and tales...with a sense of humor. This is your one-stop show for backpacking, hiking and adventure entertainment. From backpacking gear to the trail situations you will encounter to popular guests, this podcast will deliver. Derek and Carl will hit on all of the backpacking and hiking topics you want with decades of good (and horrendous) experience.
Episodes
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show177- VILLAIN JESSE: 10 Innovative Gear Options
Hiking season is heating up! Will Derek, Carl and guest host Jesse have some gear options that peak your interest for your upcoming miles? Also, why does Jesse…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show176 - 5 Pro Tips for Trip Planners (and Lazy Coattail Riders)
How can you make your trips better/more efficient/smoother/funner? And who doesn't trust the advice of a podcast that uses the word 'funner'? Derek and Carl…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show175 - THE TICK TERMINATOR: How to Avoid or Destroy Bugs
Do bugs tick you off? Then this episode is for you! Brian Anderson AKA 'The Tick Terminator' joins the show to talk about bug avoidance and destruction. Also…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show174 - THE...BEST...POOP TIPS & GEAR!!!
Does Derek or Carl have any suggestions that can help make one of the more uncomfortable parts of backpacking more...comfortable? It's time to find out! Both…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show173 - You Can Do It! The BEST Fishing Tips & Gear For the Backcountry
Who doesn't want an episode about fishing from two guys who don't fish? Fortunately backcountry fishing expert Derek Roedel joined the show to both ease your…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show172 - Our Biggest Gear Purchasing Mistakes (Don’t Do What We Did)
Is there any gear you wished you hadn't bought? Learn from Derek and Carl's mistakes and don't buy the items that have failed them (and continued to fail them…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show171 - We Bust So Many Myths It Will Make Your Head Spin!
Do backpacking myths and old wives tales drive you the make decisions about gear and backcountry actions that are simply incorrect? Derek and Carl bust a large…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show170 - Danger! Danger! Imposter Rangers & 7 Trail Pitfalls That Can Kill You!
What are the biggest risks on the trail (not counting wild animals or monsters)? Derek and Carl address 7 trail pitfalls and how to overcome them. An imposter…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show169 - Are Toe Socks Weird? Can Good Base Layers Make You Hike Faster? Is One Pair of Underwear Enough? And More!
Is a good quality base layer a game changer? Yes! Derek and Carl explore what they think is the best option: XOSKIN. Kroy Taughinbaugh joins the show to talk…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show168 - These 8 Horrible Things Will Happen to You! (And How to Deal With Them)
How will you respond when the 8 events discussed in this episode happen to you or someone you know? Derek and Carl discuss the tough circumstances they've…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show167 - Get Your Total Pack Weight Under 30 lbs Now!
Does base weight really matter if your total pack weight is too heavy? Derek and Carl give a list of tips and tricks to get your pack under 30lbs (or to simply…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show166 - DAN BECKER: The Best Gear Last Year Had to OffeR
What gear is worth purchasing this year? Gear expert Dan Becker answers that and a host of other questions that range from gear breakdowns to an absurd…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show165 - TRUST THE TRAIL: The Absolute Worst _________ That You Should Avoid At All Costs
What is the worst trail you've traveled? What is the worst piece of gear you've used? What is the worst backcountry meal you've had? Derek and Carl pull from…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show164 - 8 Pieces of Gear UNDER $50 to Strongly Consider
Are there any pieces of critical backpacking gear that are simply inexpensive? Yes! Derek and Carl each list off a few of their favorites. These pieces of gear…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show163 - ASHLEY COLE-WICK: (Almost) Every Question You‘ve Ever Wanted to Ask a Zoologist
What would you ask? What would Derek and Carl ask? Professional zoologist Ashley Cole-Wick joins the show and answers all of the interesting, tough and…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show162 - How to Have a Showdown With These Trail Villains!
Do you encounter trail villains? Do you just slink away from them in order to keep the peace? Perhaps you're allowing them to continue to wreak havoc on other…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show161 - GREG HILL: Avalanche Survival, Bug Hordes & Mountain Guide Wisdom
How do you survive an Avalanche? Professional ski/mountaineer, Greg Hill, joins to the show to discuss a range of topics including Electric Greg (a documentary…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show160 - Futuristic Inventions & Innovations That Will Change Your Adventures...Forever!
Do you fear change like everyone else? Well, get prepared! Derek and Carl discuss major advancements (both good and bad) that will impact your outdoor…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show159 - Unsolved Mysteries: 3 Insane Stories That You Could Help Us Solve!
Have you ever watched a mystery show and thought you knew the answer? This is your chance! Derek and Carl provide three outdoor themed (but family friendly)…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show158 - Sit Pads & Other Useless Items You Might Be Bringing
Are 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show157 - The BEST Device to Save Your Life
Over 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show156 - VILLAIN JESSE: Odd Challenges You Might Encounter in Remote Areas
Jesse, 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show155 - Rocky‘s 70lb Pack Fiasco & How to Avoid Pack Hoarding
In 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show154 - When You (or Carl) Take a Left on Disaster Road...
How 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show153 - Altitude Got You Down? (& Trip Report)
Derek 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show152 - Game Changing Gear, Ridiculous Equipment & A New Sock Drying Method!
Carl 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show151 - How Would You Handle These 6 Unusual/Creepy Encounters?
Back 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show150 - Your Problems, Our ”Solutions” (Season Finale)
A 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show149 - ’Broken Promise’ with Jim Kern
Author, trial advocate, founder of the Florida trail, and co-founder of the American Hiking Society Jim Kern joins the show to discuss issues surrounding…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show148 - KEVIN OUTDOORS: ’The Backpacking Variety Show’
One 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show147 - ‘Become the Perfect Trip Planner‘ with Cassie
Admittedly 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show146 - You Can Do It!!! Longer Trails and Thru Hikes
Rowan 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show145- Backpacking Skills ”They” Say You Need But...
You 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show144 - 7 Snake Oil Salesman Products to Avoid
Derek and Carl identify and discuss products that make false claims that you might believe. Some are from reputable companies. Also, Carl's wife, Jessica…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show143 - Your Irrational Fears...SOLVED!!!
Derek and Carl address common irrational fears many hikers have. Do alligators view hammock campers as hanging burritos? Is sleeping outside less scary than in…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show142 - 14 Things to Tell Your Newbie Friends (or Yourself)
Derek 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show141 - What to Buy First When Spending Some $$$
Derek 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show140 - Pressing the Red Button in Capitol Reef NP
Derek 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show139 - 10 Splurge Areas That Might Improve Your Trip
It'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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show138 - The Danger Zone
What 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…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show137 - TAYSON WHITTAKER: ”Advice” For Escaping the Fashion Police
Derek and Carl explore some different clothing options for the trail and make suggestions for some that you can leave behind. Derek suggests he's willing to…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show136 - Love It, Ditch It, or Mooch It? (AKA: Offend Everyone Vol. 2)
In this second version of the 'love it or ditch it' series, Derek and Carl explore a number of new items. One of them leads to an old story that's never been…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show135 - Help Your Achy Breaky Body
Derek and Carl dive into strategies to reduce the dreaded day 2 soreness. Carl even has a solution to completely prevent backpacking soreness. Also, how do you…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show134 - Solutions for 6 Trip Saboteurs You Might Encounter
Derek and Carl have had their fair share of trip failures. Some are unavoidable or unpredictable but the 6 characters outlined in this episode you've probably…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show133 - DAN BECKER: ’Gear I Wish I Bought Sooner’
Famous Youtuber Dan Becker joins the show to discuss gear choices he wish he bought sooner based upon a series of videos he's put out over the last couple…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show132 - Debunking 6 Trail Myths You Might Believe
Derek and Carl explore some common beliefs/sayings/wisdom that revolves around backcountry travel and challenge the validity of each. Carl thinks his can be…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show131 - A Game-changing Stove, Adventure Revenge & a Mystery...Solved!!!
Derek and Carl discuss a new stove on the market that might help you out (especially in the long run). What is adventure revenge? And Carl has come up with a…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show130 - Dear Derek (A Marginal Advice Episode)
Fellow adventurers from across the nation and beyond submitted a number of backpacking related questions to the podcast seeking the advice and wisdom from…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show129 - ’Alone’ Winner Dave McIntyre!
Season 2 winner of the hit TV show 'Alone', Dave McIntyre, joins the show and discusses survival, behind-the-scenes details, life after the victory and much…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show128 - Derek vs. Carl - Debating Trail Controversies
Strangely, this is the first time Derek and Carl have had a formal debate episode. Five "hot" topics were chosen for the guys to debate. Derek comes prepared…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show127 - The Top 5 ”Easiest” Ways to Lighten Your Load
Can you shave pounds without spending any money? Yes! A number of options discussed by Derek and Carl are free! Are all of them 'easy' as the title suggests…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show126 - Stop Making These 8 Mistakes!
This is not your typical record of mistakes. Whether you're a beginner or a trail veteran, you're probably making one or eight from Derek and Carl's lists…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show125 -Fun Facts for Gear Nerds (and Normal People)
Derek and Carl explore some details about gear that you just may not know...and may actually help you. Carl attempts to lay some ground rules for the episode…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show124 - Trendy Ideas That Are Going to Die
Derek and Carl discuss trends related to backpacking and the outdoors that they will predict will soon die out. They, of course, completely disagree with each…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show123 - 9 Lies Your Sales Clerk Told You
Derek and Carl address some information passed on by outdoor sales clerks that might not be completely true. Some of them are funny and absurd while others are…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show122 - B&B Radio Volume 2
Derek and Carl field a variety of questions and comments from fellow adventurers. Just a few questions/topics that came up: how do you handle a creepy group…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show121 - Monster Miles with Sam
What does it take to hike monster miles? Sam Bonnecroy made an attempt at the Fastest Known Time record on the Centennial Trail last summer. He shares some…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show120 - NATHAN PETTIJOHN: Travels With Hafa
Author Nathan Pettijohn joins the show to share his story Travels With Hafa. Billed for adventurers, vagabonds, and dog lovers there's a little something for…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show119 - Talk to Yourself...From the Future
In this awkwardly named, Derek-themed episode, the guys discuss each of their top 3 pieces of advice to their younger selves. Carl then brings up the top 3…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show118: SONJA WIECK: The World’s Toughest Race
The World's Toughest Race (The Eco Challenge) is currently the best running adventure-based series on Amazon Prime. Sonja Wieck, from team Iron Cowboy, joins…