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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 Show117 - JESSE MANTAI: Spice Up Your Meals (Without a Spice Wheel)
Jesse from the famous Backcountry Forward Youtube channel joins the show as a guest host. He brings helpful tips and comedic genius to an episode that features…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show116 - A Series of Unfortunate Canyonlands Events
Derek and Carl recount a series of bad decisions from preparation to execution that led to another backcountry debacle. Fellow adventurer, Nate from the July…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show115 - ”Small” Upgrades That Make a Big Difference
Derek and Carl discuss "minor" adjustments that they've tried over the years that improved their outdoor adventures. The word "small" is in quotations because…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show114 - The Random Gear Box
We all have gear that's been collecting dust for years. What do we do with it? And are any of us at risk of becoming a gear hoarder? (Derek certainly thinks…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show113 - Cold Soaking & Other Terrible Ideas
Season 4 is underway! Derek and Carl kick things off by discussing some outdoor trends that simply are not very good. And, regarding Derek's list, "trends" is…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show112 - 10 Strangers In The Winds
What happens when you invite 10 strangers to attend a backpacking trip in a remote part of Wyoming? The trip includes a high mileage day, a multiple mountain…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show111 - Calling Upon Search & Rescue...for the 2nd Time
Derek and Carl recount the narrative of the disastrous FKT attempt in Yosemite last summer. Carl thought pulling out of the event prior to the trip would help…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show110 - Uncommon Gear Reviews & Trip Report
Back from Ansel Adams Wilderness, Derek and Carl review a number of items not commonly referenced by most critics (including some that really have no business…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show109 - On The Trail 2020 with the Entire Crew
Derek and Carl are out with the crew in Ansel Adams Wilderness. Each member offers up opinions and tips from their own experiences. Carl accuses Derek of…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show108 - ROWAN SMITH: How To Avoid These 3 Common Hiking Problems
In the first summer episode, Derek and Carl are joined by Rowan from Summit Strength to address some common physical problems people experience on the trail…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show107 - The Season Finale
Derek and Carl cover a lot of ground in this episode. Derek challenges Carl to a What's that sound? game with backpacking related noises. Everyone listening…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show106 - The First 40 Miles
The pioneers of the backpacking podcast join the show to reflect upon the ups and downs of their trail experiences. Heather and Josh from the First 40 Miles…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show105 - The Junk Drawer of Backpacking
What is the junk drawer of backpacking? And why do we put so many different items there? Derek and Carl each suggest tips for organizing a particular area of…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show104 - Backpacking Shark Tank with Tayson Whittaker
The concept of Shark Tank revolves around entrepreneurs pitching their inventions to potential investors. Derek and Carl have come up with their own…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show103 - B&B Radio
A variety of topics are discussed on this "call-in" show where fellow adventurers pose questions and comments about all things backpacking. GET MORE CONTENT!…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show102 - Where to Hide Your Wallet & Other Weird Tips
Do you pack your wallet or hide it in the car? How do you overcome a trail argument? How do you keep chips intact? This is just scratching the surface for the…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show101 - JIM MYERS: Derek Challenges a Bigfoot Expert!
It took a while but Derek and Carl finally convinced a Bigfoot expert to the join the show. Owner of the Sasquatch Outpost in Bailey, Colorado and cohost of…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show100 - CHRIS SMEAD & MATT FAVERO: Highline
Chris Smead made a full, feature length backpacking movie called Highline! This episode features an interview with Chris along with Matt "Details" Favero about…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show99 - JUSTIN OUTDOORS: Budget vs. Premium Gear
Gear expert Justin Outdoors joins the show and reveals some gear you should consider that is high quality and highly affordable. Check out his awesome Youtube…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show98 - JESSE MANTAI: Ramen Bombs, Spam & Jetboil Hate?
Derek and Carl and joined by Youtuber Jesse from Backcountry Forward for an in depth discussion regarding cooking setups. They discuss budget cookware vs…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show97 - A Prepper’s Paradise
Fieldcraft expert Bill Stoker from Stokermatic Youtube Channel joins the show to discuss essential skills while out in the wilderness. He is a wealth of…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show96 - Trail...Conspiracies?
At times there are some strange things afoot on the trail. Derek and Carl explore some of these strange cases. Carl thinks Derek struggles with his…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show95 - The Best (and Worst) Gear of...1995
It's that time of year when everybody comes out with their "best of" gear list for current and new models. If you've been listening for long enough you have…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show94 - Your Longest Day Yet!
This is not a training episode! At least it's not in the traditional sense. Whether you're looking to knock down some miles or your permit dictates a heavy…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show93 - 9 Pieces of Bad Advice You Should Stop Taking
Women should never hike alone. Your pack weight should be about 25% of your body weight. These pieces of advice (and more) were submitted to Derek and Carl by…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show92 - Love It or Ditch It?
Are you bringing items that should be left home? Everybody has an item or two (or more) in their pack that could easily be replaced with a lighter option or…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show91 - Don’t Go Out There Alone!
It's hard to find the right people to go with...but it's worth it! Expert Devin Ashby from famed Youtube Channel Backcountry Exposure joins the show to share…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show90 - Don’t Pack Your Fears!
Are you packing extra items because you're simply concerned about the 'what if?' Probably. Most of us do that. But there are ways to prevent overpacking these…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show89 - These Gear Companies Can Help You!
When you go to your local outdoor store or shop online you find the usual big name gear companies that dominate the market. Derek and Carl have 5 up and coming…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show88 - 5 Skills That Will Improve Your Trip!
This is not your typical list of backpacking skills. Youtuber Kevin Outdoors joins the show to provide some insight on a few skills that will make your trip…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show87 - Trust the Trail
Derek and Carl are joined in this episode by the Trust the Trail podcast. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show86 - Trip Planning Tips, Tricks and Tools
It's time to start putting trips on the calendar! Whether you're an experienced planner or it's your first crack at it, Derek and Carl explore a variety of…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show85 - The Razor’s Edge of Funk
Just how dirty is too dirty? Just how smelly is too smelly? What should we really bring in our toiletry kits and what can we leave at home? These questions and…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show84 - Listener Trivia
Since it's Christmas week Derek and Carl have an abbreviated episode. For those that have listened since toward the beginning or those that have gone back to…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show83 - Blisters...And Backpacking
There's more to blister prevention than simply wearing the right socks. Derek and Carl give a thorough explanation of how to find the right footwear in order…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show82 - 20 Uses For This Underrated Item
There's a piece of gear that almost everyone brings with them on every trip. Sometimes it's used sparingly and sometimes it's not used at all. Derek and Carl…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show81 - Your Problems, Our ”Solutions”
Problems out on the trail range from minor annoyances to major issues. And some are more likely to be solved than others. Derek and Carl tackle problems shared…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show80 - Strange But True
What does Deet actually do to a mosquito? Is it possible to get mold inside your sleeping pad? Can marmots break your car? These questions and much more are…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show79 - The Worst Case Scenario Podcast Handbook
Derek and Carl have researched worst case scenarios related to the trail. They challenge each other with how to properly handle them. How would each fare if…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show78 - The Best (and Worst) Trails of All Time
Depending upon what you're looking for, how long you plan to go, or the region you're in, there are obviously a lot of options. Derek and Carl attempt to hit a…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show77 - Don’t Trust This Gear List!
This is not an episode listing all of the items you have on your gear list. Derek and Carl each examine a gear list that pops up in top search results and then…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show76 - Embarrassing Questions You’re Afraid to Ask!
What backpacking questions are too uncomfortable to ask? Derek and Carl each bring a few to the table and discuss both the questions and the answers. Will this…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show75 - Overcoming Water Filter Hate
Carl thinks there's an issue with every type of filter and every brand of filter. But...after trying a bunch of them he has a solution that should work for…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show74 - This Gear Might Break On You!
Which gear is most likely to break on you out in the field? Derek and Carl each have their list of items to watch out for and "solutions" if the gear does…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show73 - Do You Have Camp...Manners?
Should notorious snorers bring earplugs for everyone? Is there a passive aggressive way to get people to go to bed at a reasonable hour? How much of a pass to…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show72 - Revamp Your Daytime Menu!
Oatmeal, energy bars, and trail mix are the most common items on a hiker's daytime menu. It's time to mix it up! Derek and Carl suggest some other breakfast…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show71 - Seven Deadly Backpacking Blunders
This is not your typical list of hypothermia, getting lost, and broken bones. This list involves common tasks, scenarios and decisions trail users encounter…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show70 - 8-10ish Gear Hacks That Might Change Your Life
Season 3 has begun! This episode explores using gear in creative ways and learning how to handle gear more efficiently to make for more successful trail days…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show69 - DAN BECKER: Lighten Your Load!
Famous Youtuber Dan Becker joins the show to share some of his insights on lightening one's load...without spending much (or any) money. He also outlines the…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show68 - Olympic National Park Trip Report
For all of their experience, Derek and Carl still manage to make significant blunders on backpacking trips. This episode answers questions like...when are…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show67 - 8 Rookie Mistakes You Might Be Making
Sometimes we fall into bad habits and don't even realize it. This episode examines inefficiencies that occur due to lack of awareness, affordability, or…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show66 - The Summer Challenge (Season Finale)
Derek and Carl wrap up Season 2 reflecting on takeaways big and small. The Most Ridiculous Backpacker of All Time vote has concluded and the winner is…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show65 - The Death Hike FKT Attempt
This is an episode about embracing the challenge. Do you ever try to stretch yourself to your physical limits? Is there a high probability of disaster…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show64 - The Most Ridiculous Backpacker of All Time & Trip Report
Many of us have brought items into the backcountry that are regrettable. But some do this intentionally. Derek and Carl share the nominations for the Most…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show63 - The Trail Name Generator
Where did trail names come from and how does one get one? Derek and Carl explore the idea of trail names and then really dig into the results of a quiz they…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show62 - Fit to Get Packing OR Packing to Get Fit?
Are the big trips your way to get your fitness on? Or do you train to dominate the trail? And which one will make for the better wilderness experience? Carl…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show61 - Just Rub Some Dirt On It
There's a fine line between foolish decisions and straight up adventure. When should we play it safe and when should we just go for it. No equation has all the…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show60 - GRADY POWELL: The Ursack Strikes Back!
Green Beret, Ultimate Survival Alaska Star, Dual Survivalist and now, Ursack representative, Grady Powell joins the show to give a different perspective…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show59 - Is Celebrity Bushcraft a Joke?
No doubt many of these celebrities know their stuff, but are some of them giving straight up bad advice? Derek and Carl weigh in on a couple of these types of…
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show58 - Can Derek Plan a Backpacking Trip?
Trip planning can be an art form. And it isn't for everybody. But is it for Derek? Carl challenges Derek to plan a specific trip for a group of people…