Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
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Episodes
On this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl discuss how to actually deal with trail villains. Don’t let them run, ride or plow right over you. Who are these villains and how do you stand up for yourself…B&B style?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Trail Villains
-Trail Social Skills
-Backpacking tips
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Christine from Nomad Unknown joins the show to discuss the crazy encounters she’s had while out on her adventures. How do you handle a grizzly that gets 6 feet from you? What strange things are found on a remote, misty mountain road? Do you ever feel like you’re being watched only to discover you actually are?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Aggressive grizzly bears
-How to avoid creepy people while backpacking
-Strange encounters in ...
Did Baby Boomers lie to you? Derek and Carl discuss all of the ‘old wisdom’ that’s been shared, re-shared, and often times accepted…without question from the Boomers. Derek and Carl bet that there are some things you still believe!
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Lies by the Baby Boomers
-Backpacking tips, hacks and clothing choices
-Backpacking Gear
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In this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl cycle through all of the tough questions around going to the bathroom in the woods. Of all the questions they get, strangely, these are the most common. Going number two in the backcountry is one of the biggest obstacles people have in starting to go backpacking. Put your fears to rest by checking out this episode.
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Overcoming fears of going number 2
-Em...
Justin Outdoors, Steven Smith from My Life Outdoors, Dan Durston, Chef Corso and many more guests give us their best trip planning tips. But can we really trust all of them? Ben and Carl evaluate each tip.
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking trip planning
-Backpacking Gear
-Good and terrible backpacking advice
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Derek and Carl have come up with the undisputed top 10 national park trails for hiking and backpacking. They dare you to disagree.
Some of the Topics Covered:
-National Park trails
-Backpacking trip ideas
-Shuttle Driver Bill
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In this Throwback Thursday episode Darwin on the Trail covers a range of topics from hiking gear to the challenges of being a ‘famous’ backpacker. He also introduces his own line of gear which is very well established at this point.
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking gear
-Adventure Tips
-What happens when you become a famous backpacker
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What are some hiking and backpacking gear traps that you are falling for? Mowser joins the show – all the way from Tasmania – to discuss his observations as an experienced mountain guide. He also shares some of his biggest backpacking blunders. They are stories you won’t want to miss!
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking gear
-Useless backpacking gear that breaks
-Backpacking Mistakes Stories
Check out Mowser’s full video
Derek and Carl discuss the dumb gear that they (mainly Carl) has been making fun of for years. On the most recent trip to Catalina, Carl brought 8 items that he thinks are downright terrible. He gave them all a fair shake. What actually changed his mind? And what crazy things happened along the way?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking gear
-Useless backpacking gear
-Crazy Catalina Backpacking Gear Stories
Power rankings! Derek and Carl discuss the top two in each of the categories as well as item/company that’s on the bottom. Additionally, what do the masses say? When poled with these same topics, Derek and Carl share the results for what most people are thinking. And, does Derek share a luxury item that’s not really a luxury item?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking gear
-Backpacking meals and freeze dried food options
-Backpa...
On this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl discuss some of the crazy stories that have happened in the wilderness that are simply unexplained. In their light-hearted version of these intense stories, they will ask questions and consider circumstances that have never been done before (or likely ever again).
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Kane Does Outdoors joins the show for a gear load-out! What are the best backpacking clothing gear options? Do any of them give you extra protection against bears? Kane seems to think so? There’s also a surprise guest to weigh in with the female clothing perspective.
Some of the Gear Covered:
-Mountain Hardwear Sunshield Sun Hoodie
-Eddie Bauer Solar Foil Pro Hoodie
Derek and Carl discuss 6 things that “every” backpacker does wrong…all the time. Or at least most of the time. Are there any strategies to minimize the impact of these mistakes? Are there any ways around them? Or should we simply suffer and cope? What do you think?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking Food
-Backpacking Blunders
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Derek and Carl share their best tips for you to shave pack weight and get rid of unnecessary items. But, over the years, the B&B community has pushed back on many of these tips – seemingly with little reason. If you want to lighten your load, this is the way.
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Tips to lighten your backpacking weight
-Backpacking gear
-Ultralight backpacking
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The 72 Year Old Thru Hiker – Hiking Rev – joins the show to discuss some strange stories from the trail as well as tips and advice for older, weaker, newer and scared hikers. Also, how did he handle a very creepy encounter while hitchhiking?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-Tips for older, weaker, newer, scared hikers and backpackers.
-Hitchhiking techniques
-When to call 911
Check out The Hiking Rev on YouTube!
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Derek and Carl recap their Desolation Wilderness trip and all of the mistakes they made along the way. From missing car windows, to strange outfits, to ranger encounters, to failed pranks, there’s a lot going on with this trip. And what did they finally decide regarding punishments for the next trip for their trivia failures?
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking in Desolation Wilderness, California
-Backpacking Gear
-Trail antics
Hiking Guy Cris Hazzard joins the show as our tech guru. What are the top 3 tech devices or gadgets he recommends? And what are the top 3 pieces of tech Carl suggests that you ditch immediately. Also, when can we stop bringing locator beacons in lieu of our phones?
Some of the Tech Gear Covered:
Check out the latest trail tech on the Hiking Guy YouTube Chan...
Derek and Carl choose the BEST backpacking tips, hacks and advice that the ultralight backpacking community has to offer. Does that mean they’re all good? Probably not. But there should be at least a couple of takeaways from the collective ‘wisdom’ of backpackers across the world.
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking hacks, tips and tricks
-Backpacking Gear
-Controversial backpacking ideas
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Derek and Carl discuss the first 5 things you need to do when arriving to camp…in order. They suggest that you do these things or you’ll pay the price (one way or another). Of course, their lists are entirely different. Which one do you trust?
Topics Covered:
-Backpacking Tips and tricks
-Camping strategies
-Inappropriate camp behaviors
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On this 'Throwback Thursday' episode Kyle O'Grady joins the show to discuss a variety of topics that include common, beginner backpacking mistakes, cults on the trail and trivia!
Check out Kyle's popular YouTube Channel!
Topics Covered:
-Beginner Backpacking mistakes
-Backpacking gear
-Weird Backpacking Stories
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