Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show

Who are these “backpacking experts” that are telling us lies? And have what lies have we believed that should be cleared up? Jesse and Carl discuss 10 lies from a variety of sources that we should all stop believing. From backpacking gear to reviews to secret agendas to items you “have to” bring.

Some of Topics Discussed

-Ultralight Sleeping Pads

-Sleeping Bag Nonsense

-Gear Reviews You Can’t Trust

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Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Thermarest Parscec 20

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

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Vince Strawbridge joins the show to debate this very issue. Carl and Vince make strong accusations at one another in this semi-heated debate.

Check out Vince Strawbridge's Book "Pretty Good at Walking".
If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected]

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

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Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Thermarest Parscec 20

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

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We’ve got the latest, greatest, most popular packs and we’ll tell you which ones are worth investing in, who they’re best for and our personal experiences with them. Michael from the ‘Open Air Problems’ joins the show to provide his thru-hiking, gear testing expertise. From Durston to Zpacks to Gossamer Gear to Gregory (and more) – which one is best for you?

Some of Backpacks Discussed

-Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50

-Gregory Baltoro

-Mountain Hardwear Alakazam

-Gossamer Gear Murmur 36

--Durston Wapta 30

Check out Michael’s Awesome YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Isuckathiking

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected]

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 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.

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Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Thermarest Parscec 20

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

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TV host, YouTuber Eric Hanson joins the show to discuss REI’s best-selling gear. Which items will he bring on future trips that will earn a ‘pass’ and which does he ‘fail’? And Carl, of course, will weigh in with his own opinions. Eric also shares some very compelling stories from a wide variety of adventures – including his brush with the law.

Some of the Topics Discussed

-REI’s Best-Selling Backpacking Gear

-Ultralight Backpacking Gear Alternatives

-Showdown in court with the National Park System

Check out Eric Hanson’s Awesome YouTube Channel!

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected]

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

 

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 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.

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Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast

Email: [email protected]

Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com

Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

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If you’ve heard all of the ultralight backpacking tips out there, then this episode is for you! We’ve got 10 super duper extra ultralight hacks that will shave pounds off of your pack. Brad ‘Crow’ Felton joins me in discussing ideas you’ve simply never heard of.

Some of the Topics Discussed

-Ultralight Backpacking Gear

-Ultralight Backpacking Strategies

-Weird Ideas

Follow Crow on his awesome YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected]

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 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.

To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…

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Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast

Email: [email protected]

Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com

Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.