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

Marty Morissette joins the show and shares a mountain full of wisdom regarding backcountry skills and knowledge. Derek and Carl challenge him to make more death-defying videos with some creative suggestions. Check out Marty's Youtube Channel! Follow Marty on Instagram, Facebook and all social medias. Here is his website! Help support our podcast at no extra cost to you by clicking on any links bel...

Ryan Van Duzer (Bikepacker, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventurer, Youtuber) joins the show to discuss the secret to your adventure success. He also shares some of the crazy things he tends to bring into the backcountry. Check out Ryan's Book here! Don't Miss Ryan Van Duzer's Awesome Youtube Channel ! Help support our podcast at no extra cost to you by clicking on any links below if you’re in the mark...

Brooke Whipple joins the show to discuss Alone, survival, living off grid. Carl challenges her with new, potential reality shows. And what kind of apocalypse scenario would Brooke thrive in? Check out Brooke's Youtube Channel 'Girl in the Woods'. NO MORE BACK SWEAT! Check out Vaucluse Gear Check out the ' Training for Trekking' Podcast!   Help support our podcast at no extra cost to you by clickin...

Famous Youtuber Dan Becker joins the show to discuss the best backpacking gear, his trip to Africa, tooth brushing, and much, much more. Podcast Episode #218 Check out Dan's Youtube Channel!  Contribute to Dan's project to help African slums get clean water!   Help support our podcast at no extra cost to you by clicking on any links below if you’re in the market for some new gear! Any purchases yo...

Lloyd Vogel from Garage Grown Gear joins the show to discuss backpacking trends, top selling backpacking gear, and much more! Check out new and innovative gear from cottage industry companies at Garage Grown Gear. Help support our podcast at no extra cost to you by clicking on any links below if you’re in the market for some new gear! Any purchases you make will support our show at no extra cost t...

What are 6 pieces of backpacking advice that are just plain bad? John Kelley joins the Backpacking & Blisters podcast to co-host and weigh in on this controversial topic! Check out John Kelley’s awesome YouTube Channel Check out John Kelley’s ‘Backpacking Podcast’ Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Overkill Backpacking Gear -Testing out and prepping gear -Eating Yellow Snow GET BO...

We've got 8 backpacking hacks that will save you time, money and might even shave some weight. Are any of Derek and Carl's suggestions viable options for you? Let them know! Some of the Topics Discussed -Rain Clothing Options -Strategic Trail Nutrition -Staying extra warm at night...in a pinch. -Ditching some gear for light weight and cheap alternatives. GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: https://www....

Villain Jesse joins the show to discuss the best backpacking gear that's currently under $100. Carl considers buying a couple of items Jesse suggests. And Jesse has never heard of a couple of items Carl suggests. Check out Jesse's Great Divide Trail Video Series! Some of the Gear Discussed Sawyer Squeeze - Outdoor Vitals Sun Hoodie - Toaks Titanium 750ml Cooking Pot - REI Essential Rain Pants - Pe...

Derek and Carl discuss some things that you simply can't overcome on the trail -- minor or major annoyances. Do these bother you as well? Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Navigation Tips and Skills -Blister Causes -Fellow trail users and companions -Trivia GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon . It's safe and secure...

Derek and Carl break down 8 movie characters that seem to sum up some interesting companions that have been on your trips. There's some good, some bad, and some you want to avoid altogether. Some of the Topics Discussed -Trip Planning -Navigation Tips and Skills -Basic Social Skills -Movie Characters -Trivia GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by suppor...

Youtuber Justin Outdoors joins the show to discuss his best game changing gear picks as well as an encounter with a bear that wanted to kill him. Also, was Villain Jesse a villain to Justin? And Derek returns to form with his trivia questions. Check out Justin's Youtube Channel! Some of the Gear Discussed -Trekology 2.0 Pillow -Tito Titanium Spoon - Outdoor Research Astroman Sun Hoodie - Hoka Spee...

Brice, an entrepreneur and CEO of Vaucluse Gear, joins the show to discuss innovative and unique ideas for the outdoor community. Brice shares his own product which seeks to solve the problem of back sweat while also giving feedback to Derek and Carl about their own "innovative" ideas. See below for a full description of Brice's product! Visit WWW.VAUCLUSEGEAR.COM to order a Cool-Dry Fra...

'As the Crow Flies Hiking' (Brad Felton) joins the show to co-host and debate the best gear options in 4 different categories. Check out Crow's Content! It's great! -Instagram: @Asthecrowflieshiking - Youtube  - Facebook Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Tents: Nemo, Zpacks -Backpacking Backpacks: Granite Gear, Hyperlite Mountain Gear -Backpacking Sleeping Pads: Nemo, The...

Famous backpacker Emily Ford joins the show to discuss the documentary of her winter thru hike of the Ice Age Trail. Villain Jesse co-hosts and has very strong reactions about hiking solo and how to unfreeze a Nalgene. Also...'Dog Trivia'. Emily Ford's Documentary: Breaking Trail on Outside + @Emilyonthetrail Website: https://www.emilyontrail.com/ Check out Jesse's GDT Trailer and Episode 1. They'...

Villain Jesse joins the show to conduct a reverse interview. He shares some of his biggest blunders from his Great Divide Trail video series. Derek and Carl discuss how to handle missing gear, bears that can open bear lockers, and much more. Check out Jesse's GDT Trailer and Episode 1. They're great! Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking -Great Divide Trail (GDT) -Bears, Food...

Derek and Carl have scoured the libraries of American and the trillions of pages of internet resources to give you 4 insane stories of human survival. How would Derek and Carl handle these situations? How would you? Also, how will Derek do at 'Survivor Trivia'? Some of the Topics Discussed -Survival Stories -Backpacking -Survival Tips -Survivor...3 Different Ways GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over...

John Kelley and Jeremiah Stringer join the show for a podcast competition. Backpacking tips, trivia and Derek's nonsense ensue. Who won? You be the judge! John Kelley's Youtube Channel and Instagram Page Jeremiah Stinger's Youtube Channel and Instagram Page Some of the Topics Discussed -National Parks -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Trip Planning GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 30 BONUS episodes...

Derek and Carl take you on a trip that had the makings of disaster. In this unique, narrative-based episode a recent trip to the Grand Tetons is chronicled with the few (and remaining) people who were actually willing to go despite impending bad weather. Some of the Topics Discussed -Grand Teton National Park -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Trip Planning -Backpacking in bad weather GET BONUS EPISOD...

Rowan Smith from Summit Strength joins the show and drops pearls of wisdom about challenges with training. Per tradition, Carl throws his own ideas at Rowan to see if any of his outside-the-box strategies are any good. Check out Rowan's Training for Trekking Podcast and the Training for Trekking Facebook Page. Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear & Snacks -Training Tips -The Problem with Stair Stepp...

Devin Ashby from the Backcountry Exposure joins the show to discuss his experiences with his latest Youtube Video about bad habits and mistakes for backpackers. Carl takes the opportunity to challenge Derek on his own mistakes during trivia. Some of the Topics Discussed - Waymark Gear -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Trip Planning -Nemo Sleeping Pads, Platypus Quickdraw GET BONUS EPISODES! There are...

Derek and Carl run down a list of 10 ridiculous things that have been promoted on Bear Grylls' survival show. Which of these would Derek actually be willing to do? Some of the Topics Discussed -Survival Dos and Don'ts -Survival Skills -Tips for Newbies GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon . It's safe and secure and it helps us put...

Welcome to Season 6! In this episode Dan Becker, Sean "Shug" Emery, John Kelley, Rocky Brown and more guests weigh in with their best backpacking tips.  Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear - Trip Planning and locations -Tips for Newbies GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 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...

Derek and Carl discuss the best tips for taking the younger ones -- many of which you probably have not heard. Many of these tips apply to spouses, girlfriends/boyfriends and newbies. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear  -Trip Planning and locations -Tips for Newbies, kids, teens, spouses, etc. GET BONUS EPISODES! There are over 25 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us...

Rob Burgoin joins the show as a co-host. A number of interesting and unexpected stories emerge from a recent trip Rob took with Carl. Even though he met Rob just prior to the trip, Carl did not hold back with giving Rob as much nonsense as he could handle. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear  -New to backpacking -Fanny packs, Toothbrush shaving, Fake Rangers GET BONUS EPISODES! There ar...

Derek and Carl discuss experiences from the trail (and beyond) to determine if these are legit life hacks or foolish decisions that could get people into trouble. Also, a friend of the show calls Derek out on his poor trivia questions. And Derek calls Carl out on an awkward interview moment with somebody he knows quite well. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear -Off trail navigation -Roa...