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

Carl Mandrioli
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show Podcast

Are you looking for adventure? We've got the best guests in the outdoor world, gear expertise, unbelievable stories...all lined with a sense of humor.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    TRUE CRIME: The Backpacking Heist

    This is a unique look at a true crime story that involved both a heist and a very long backpacking trip. You’ve seen (or heard) dramatic true crime tales before. But not like this. Topics Covered: -The Backpacking Heist story -Who are we really backpacking next to -How to use a backpacking trip to go off the grid Check out the 4 Ultralight Tips You’ve Never Heard 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 Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 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 Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Mystery Ranch Radix Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  2. 16 SEPT

    MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: 6 Challenges We Dare You to Complete

    Ben and Carl have concocted 6 backpacking missions that they dare you to complete. They’ve put some gear on the line if you can put together some trips that include these fun opportunities. Ben claims his missions are ‘doable’ which Carl believes is the exact opposite purpose of a mission impossible. You be the judge. Some of the topics covered: -Creative backpacking trips -Backpacking gear strategies -Backpacking food strategies Check out the 4 Ultralight Tips You’ve Never Heard 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 Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 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 Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Mystery Ranch Radix Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  3. 12 SEPT

    Your Worst Case Scenario Survival Guide (BONUS THURSDAY!)

    You’re not going to get eaten by a mountain lion or mauled by a bear (at least statistically speaking). So, what are the worst case scenarios you might encounter? Or, what are some likely terrible scenarios that Carl and Ben have encountered? And how do you survive them. You can trust these guys to lead to you to safety…for the most part. Some of the topics covered: -Likely worst case scenarios on the trail -How to survive a worst case scenario backpacking trip -Terrible backpacking companions -Food again Check out the latest YouTube Comedy Skit 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 Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 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 Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Mystery Ranch Radix Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  4. 9 SEPT

    ALISHA of TERRADRIFT: My 8LB Base Weight Will Knock Your Socks Off!

    Alisha from Terradrift joins the show to talk about gear decisions, having a very low base weight, gear sacrifices and advice for Carl regarding privacy when going to the bathroom in the woods. Also, what gear is simply just not worth it? Alisha’s Big 4: -Gossamer Gear Gorilla -Enlightened Equipment Synthetic Quilt -Thermarest NeoAir Xlite -Gossamer Gear One Check out Terradrift on YouTube Check out our latest YouTube Comedy Skit 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 Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 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 Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Mystery Ranch Radix Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  5. 2 SEPT

    Controversial Backpacking Gear: Are These Useful or Useless?

    Some people love this gear while others would never, ever bring it along. What are the controversial pieces of backpacking gear Carl and, guest host, Ben McAuliffe come up with this time. They each make the case for why they’re controversial and whether or not they actually bring those items along. Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode: -Controversial Backpacking Gear -Gear Gadgets -Freeze Dried Food Stories Check out the YouTube Comedy Skit we referenced 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 Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 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 Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Mystery Ranch Radix Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  6. 26 AUG

    6 Reasons Why You Should STOP Ultralight Backpacking

    Ultralight backpacking has been the rage since the 90s. But you should stop ultralight backpacking. We’ll give you 6 reasons why. Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode: -Ultralight Backpacking -Ultralight Backpacking Gear -Luxury Gear Items Check out the YouTube Comedy Skit we referenced! Gear Review: Teton Mountain Ultra 2 Person Tent 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 Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 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 Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Mystery Ranch Radix Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  7. 22 AUG

    ROWAN SMITH: 3 Tips That Will Make You FASTER...Immediately

    Adventure athlete, podcast host and friend of the show Rowan Smith checks in and is ready to help you get faster on the trail. He’s got 3 tips that you can incorporate -- without any training – that should speed you up on those hills. Guest host Ben McAuliffe inserts his own agenda with stories about skunk battles and how jelly beans got him a little too excited as a kid. Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode: -How to go faster on the trail…immediately -Basic training tips -The most helpful snacks when you’re active Have Rowan personally help you at Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! 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 BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 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 Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Mystery Ranch Radix Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m
  8. 19 AUG

    CHRIS SMEAD: Gear We LOVED...and Now We Don't

    Outdoor adventure filmmaker Chris Smead joins the show to discuss backpacking gear that we both loved…and now leave behind (or sell on eBay). You may know Chris from the movie ‘Highline’ or from some of his amazing documentary projects. Chris always brings a positive and creative spin to the topic anytime he’s on the show. Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode: -Backpacking gear that’s becoming obsolete -Backpacking gear we now leave behind -Alternative backpacking gear options that are simply better Find all of Chris Smead’s films and projects here! 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. Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength! Have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 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 Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Mystery Ranch Radix Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Helinox Chair Zero Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

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