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Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 460 episodes
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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.
Unknown Host hosts Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show, a comedy show with 460 episodes published.
You might be getting scammed by companies, the ultralight narrative, or even yourself. Jesse and Carl have 8 ultralight backpacking scams that you might be falling victim to. And some of them are also ripping off Jesse a
One of the B&B favorites – Brooke Whipple – joins the show to discuss an unexpected and concerning experience on one of her backcountry adventures. Some of the Topics Discussed -Stranger Danger -Off grid living -Backcoun
Michael from ‘Open Air Problems’ joins the show to discuss the best new and most popular tents on the market. And he previews the latest Durston X-Dome Pro. Carl also shares a 1 star tent he owns. Some of the Tents Discu
Chase Fly from Outdoor Empire and Carl got a preview of future outdoor and backpacking gear coming 2027. They each picked their favorite 4 pieces that they’re most excited about and discuss the highlights (and lowlights)
Cottage companies in the outdoor world are on the rise! This episode features 3 that are up and coming. They’re innovative, creative and just solid good people. Two of them have gear in Carl’s pack on every trip this sum
Whether you’re waiting for help to arrive after pressing the red button or you’re looking to hone your survival skills, Gordon and Carl share 13 weird survival tips that just might save your life. Also, Gordon shares som
Are you trying to lighten your backpacking load? You’ve heard all of the same strategies…until now! Carl and Jesse have 6+ calculated risks that you could take to really reduce pack weight. And we’ve got new backpacking
Carl brought 7 pieces of gear to Yosemite that he’s been poking fun at for a while now. He gave everything a fair shake. Which pieces of “dumb gear” actually changed his mind? Also, a game-changing sleeping pad is review
Steven Smith from ‘My Life Outdoors’ joins the show to help reveal backpacking secrets that took years to learn. He also gives compelling behind-the-scenes stories to his videos on quicksand and soon-to-be released video
Big Agnes' Bill Gamber joins the show to discuss the path BA took to be at the front edge of the ultralight movement, what the future holds in the ultralight industry, what people think of when they hear 'Big Agnes', and
What are the top 10 reasons you will quit on a backpacking trip, thru hike or just regular hike? And how can you avoid them? Christine Reed joins the show to discuss experiences surrounding all of these issues. If you li
Yosemite Search and Rescue Operator Moose Mutlow joins the show! He might literally be the most interesting man in the world. Share in the crazy stories he shares with his experience on the job as well as the critical fe
Have you seen some weird stuff out on the trail like we have? We’ve got 12 signs that you (or somebody you know) simply doesn’t know what they’re doing. And don’t worry, we’ve got the solutions to overcome these odd situ
10 backpacking experts share their favorite backcountry meals and other food ideas. Some of them are creative, some are good and some may be yucky. Which one(s) would you be willing to try. The Backpacking Experts -Darwi
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. Fro
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 interes
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
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
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 disc
Justin Outdoors joins the show to discuss how to upgrade a gear setup and shave weight with $150. Just how much weight can you reduce with $150 these days? Let’s find out from the best gear expert going. Some of the topi
Eric Hanson
Professor Emeritus of Horticulture · Old Orchard Beach Schools
2 appearances on this show
Glen Van Peski
Founder · Gossamer Gear
1 appearance on this show
Jeff Pelletier
world-touring Front of House Sound Engineer and Tour Manager · Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts
1 appearance on this show
Chris Cage
Greenbelly Meals
1 appearance on this show
Les Stroud
Survivorman
1 appearance on this show
Chris Baron
producer and host of the 'No Ordinary Monday' podcast · National Geographic
1 appearance on this show
Dan Becker
CEO of Global Analytics and Advisory · Center for Biological Diversity
1 appearance on this show
John Mackey
Founder and CEO of Whole Foods · KK GAA Supporters Club
1 appearance on this show
Michael
Open Air Problems
1 appearance on this show
Steven Smith
My Life Outdoors
1 appearance on this show
Brad Felton ‘As the Crow Flies’
As the Crow Flies
1 appearance on this show
Chris Cage ‘Greenbelly Meals’
Greenbelly Meals
1 appearance on this show
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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Comedy (comedy) and has published 460 episodes.
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