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

Steven Smith from My Life Outdoors joins the show to discuss all sorts of backpacking topics that you think you know about…but you might not. Is your gear poisoning you? Are sleeping pad R values highly misleading? Why is a mesh base layer the best option? And how does Derek mess up the Lightning round…again? Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking Gear -The Best Backpacking Clothing -What You Kno...

John Kelley joins the show discuss backpacking gear companies that are ripping you off. Which products are you overpaying for? And what are some reasonable alternatives? B&B Documentary is out! Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking Gear -Expensive Backpacking Gear -The Best/Worst Deals Going Check out John Kelley’s ‘The Backpacking Podcast’ Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best Ultralig...

Derek and Carl discuss the top 10 ways you are most likely going to die on the trail...and how to avoid them. These are based on data provided for many years. Also, Carl tries to track down the REI clerk that Derek rejected in his backpack purchasing process. B&B Documentary is released! Topics Covered: -Backpacking Survival Tips -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Skills and Strategies Enlightened...

Special forces operator, survival expert, TV star Mykel Hawke joins the show and shares 6 unexpected survival tips that you’ve likely never heard before. How do you actually fight off an attacking bear? What did Tom Hanks do wrong in Castaway? Find out on this week’s episode. B&B Documentary (releases Wed Evening)! Topics Covered: -Backpacking Survival Tips -Wild Animal Encounters -Unexpected...

Derek and Carl discuss backpacking scams, lies and myths that you should beware of. Is Derek’s list really all that helpful? You be the judge. Also, how does Derek respond when somebody tries to scam him out of his bank account number? Probably not the same way you do. Topics Covered: -Ultralight backpacking gear -Wild Animal Encounters -Scams Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best Ultralight...

The most knowledgeable backpacking gear expert, Justin Outdoors, joins the show to discuss the Ultralight Backpacking Gear Awards. Get some ideas of what to bring to lighten your load. And find out what Justin’s last nightmare was about in the lightning round! Topics Covered: -Ultralight backpacking gear -Backpacks, Tents, Gadgets and more -Backpacking mistakes Check out the full video: https://ww...

Epic Film-maker and YouTuber Harmen Hoek joins the show on this BONUS THURSDAY! Harmen has filmed some of the most famous and most impressive trails in the world. What is the most beautiful trail? What is the toughest trail? What is the hardest permit to get? And how do you keep things dry in 100% humidity? Harmen answers these questions and much more! Topics Covered: -Backpacking Hacks -The best...

Derek is back after a loooong hiatus. And he’s not pulling any punches. Jumping in right where he left off, Derek and Carl discuss absolutely terrible and ridiculous backpacking that they’ve seen. Are you doing any of these? Did they miss any? Topics Covered: -Good Backpacking Hacks -Terrible Backpacking Hacks -Ultralight backpacking methods -Wipes Ebay Listing for the autographed Numa 45 Enlighte...

Backcountry Chef Corso joins the show to give you some of the best backpacking food tips you’ve ever heard. And he continues to provide a wealth of resources on his YouTube Channel and website, Outdoor Eats. Check both of those out to level up your food game! Also, what sabotages would Chef Corso inflict and endure on the future B&B show: Backcountry Cutthroat Kitchen? Topics Covered: -Backpac...

Merry Christmas everyone! As mentioned in the episode here's Ben's email: ben@iamhereministries.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for a list of backpacking activities like you’ve never heard before. Ben and Carl are joined by Rocky to discuss some of the most plausible, fun, outlandish but realistic trail activities that are sure to spice up your trip. Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking -Backpacking Gear -Strange Backpacking Activities Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!...

Ben and Carl discuss some of the weirdest gear they could find that you might bring on a backpacking trip. Is it worthwhile? Can these pieces of gear improve your trip? Would you buy any of these? Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking -Backpacking Gear -Where to buy or not buy backpacking gear Portable Chair Sock Shoes Special Knife Haven Hammock Tents Pack Frame Rab Shelter Special Sleeping Bag...

Welcome to Throwback Thursday! In this episode Dan Becker, Sean "Shug" Emery, John Kelley, Rocky Brown and more guests weigh in with their best backpacking tips in order to celebrate our 200th episode! Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking Gear - Trip Planning and locations -Tips for Newbies Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear : If y...

Huck Outdoors, Adam from Dad Camps and Vince Strawbridge join the show as part of an expert panel on backpacking skills. Each gives insight on a variety of backpacking topics as well as unexpected stories to boot. Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Skills Get Vince Strawbridge’s full story ‘Pretty Good at Walking’ Follow Huck Outdoors on YouTube Follow Adam from...

Dan Durston joins the show to discuss cutting edge backpacking gear that might blow your hair back. Ben and Carl ask Dan about some controversial decisions in creating the gear as well as a controversial video that was put out about one of his tents. Also, Carl runs a couple of his own gear innovations by Dan and offers a licensing deal. Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking -Backpacking Gear -I...

Alice Ford went on a backpacking trip with a daypack. Was that a good idea? Was she able to survive the night? What did she learn? And what can we learn from her experience to lighten our load? Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking -Backpacking Gear -Hiking strategies Check out Alice's YouTube Channel Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear : If you...

Welcome to B&B Jeopardy! We’ve got 3 contestants vying for the first ever, backpacking-related Jeopardy game show. Steven Smith is a famous YouTuber from the My Life Outdoors Channel. Doc is a famous podcaster who host Hiker Trash Radio. Sally Chaffin Brooks is a famous comedian and author. Topics Covered: -Backpacking trivia -National Parks -Backpacking Food Follow Steven Smith on YouTube! Li...

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? Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear : If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers. Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summ...

Rick and Marty Lagina join the show to discuss the upcoming season of History Channel’s The Curse of Oak Island. Ben and Carl ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask (or never thought of). And will Carl try to crash the Lagina Thanksgiving dinner? Topics Covered: -The mystery of the Oak Island treasure -The world’s most famous treasure hunters -How to sneak onto Oak Island Enlightened Equipm...

Timber Cleghorn – someone who could possibly be the most interesting man in the world – joins the show. He grew up in a militia camp. He is a freelance humanitarian who heads to war zones across the world. He is an Alone contestant in the latest season. And he’s taking at leading all guest at the lightning round. Topics Covered: -Bushcraft gear -The TV show Alone -Growing up in a militia camp Get...

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 -Trivia Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best U...

Are you looking for creative ideas to lighten your pack load? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Ben and Carl each suggest 4 ultralight tips that you’ve never heard before. And some of them can shave some serious weight. Topics Covered: -Backpacking gear -Ultralight backpacking -Shaving weight off of your pack Check out the Ultralight Tips Video: https://youtu.be/aAWpaut_9X4 Enlightened Equipme...

YouTuber Matty Outdoors joins the show to discuss backpacking trends that make no sense. Ben and Carl suggest a couple of their own as well. What is your take on the subject? Also, Ben challenges everyone with ‘trend trivia’. Topics Covered: -Backpacking gear -Ultralight trends -Backpacking hacks and trends Subscribe to Matty Outdoors on YouTube Check out the Ultralight Food Tips Video Enlightened...

You’ve never heard of a backpacking trip like this before. Are these 7 weird things that happened in the Trinity Alps game changing ideas that can enhance your trip? You be the judge. Topics Covered: -Backpacking gear -Ultralight and Ultraheavy gear -Strange Encounters on/off the trail -Unique Backpacking Ideas Watch the full video of this trip created by Wallowa Hikes Enlightened Equipment : Chec...

Can we really trust the gear companies with all of their claims, fancy marketing, and price gouging? Ben and Carl get to the bottom of things. VP of marketing for Teton, Jeremy McLerran, joins the show to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets that most gear companies won’t tell. This just might help you make better informed gear decisions. Topics Covered: -Backpacking gear -Budget vs. Premium Gear -Gea...