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.
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show is a sports podcast hosted by Carl Mandrioli, Bleav, with 469 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.
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Episode #469
The 5 Best Outdoor Gadgets Right Now with Tech Expert CRIS 'Hiking Guy' HAZZARD
Sep 28, 202634 min
Hiking Guy Cris Hazzard joins the show to discuss the best trail tech for hiking, backpacking and adventuring right now! This includes best hiking watches, personal locator beacon (PLB), tech services and anything new and random that’s been released. Some of the Gear Discussed -Best Backpacking Watch -Best Personal Locator Beacon -Zoleo Updated Device Check out Hiking Guy Cris Hazzard’s Youtube Channel! If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: backpackingblisters@gmail.com 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! 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… Facebook Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 (for warmth): Exped Ultra 6.5R 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
'After 10,000 Miles Hiked I Still Use This Gear' with Bailey Bremner
Sep 24, 202644 min
Bailey Bremner has backpacked over 10,000 miles. She’s a gear reviewer and a gear expert. What are her ‘go to’ pieces of gear after years of use. And how do these big companies like Clever Hiker process gear reviews in the first place? Some of the Topics Discussed -Ultralight Backpacking Gear Reviews -Durable Backpacking Gear -How Gear Reviews Work Bailey’s Reviews and The Trail Dog Project Reviewed Item: the Leki Skyterra FX One Trekking poles If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: backpackingblisters@gmail.com 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… Facebook Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 (for warmth): Exped Ultra 6.5R 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mike Wanders has been searching for bigfoot for years and he knows what he’s talking about. He’ll tell everyone his 3 best tips for finding Sasquatch while Carl runs his 3 creative, but novice ideas, by him as well. Also, what is Mike’s most compelling encounter and what does he think of a famous bigfoot enthusiast who’s been accused of hoaxing people? Some of the Topics Discussed -Bigfoot finding gear and tips -Bigfoot stories -Bigfoot trivia Mike Wanders' Vancouver Island Documentary If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: backpackingblisters@gmail.com 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! 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… Facebook Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 (for warmth): Exped Ultra 6.5R 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Only 1% can do these 10 things that Jesse and Carl have observed over the years. And they’re not all good. Which skills, abilities, knowledge, efficiencies and gear do you have from this list? And what did they miss? Some of the Topics Discussed -Ultralight backpacking gear -Essential and non-essential backpacking skills -The worst backpackers Reviewed Item: the Zenbivy Pillow If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: backpackingblisters@gmail.com 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… Facebook Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 (for warmth): Exped Ultra 6.5R 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Backpacking Guides Have to RETEACH Clients These 3 Things with SUNNY STROEER
Sep 10, 202649 min
What does a professional mountain guide have to say to her clients to correct bad habits? Sunny Stroeer – premier adventurer – shares the 3 most common pieces of advice she has to reteach members of her backpacking crew. Some of the Topics Discussed -Most Common Backpacking mistakes -Why There Are Fewer Female Backpackers -Death-defying Tales From the Far Side of the World Check out Sunny’s website to find out more about what she shared! MSR Switch If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: backpackingblisters@gmail.com 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! 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… Facebook Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 (for warmth): Exped Ultra 6.5R 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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