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

Steven Smith from My Life Outdoors joins the show for some legit gear talk. He dares you to find better gear for less. And he will even give you an 11% discount if you buy the items on his list. He also shares one the biggest gear scams currently going.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Ultralight Backpacking Gear
-Budget Backpacking Gear
-Best Backpacking Backpack
-Gear Scams
Check out Steven Smith’s Daring Video
Gear Review: Stowaway Gourmet Freeze Dried Meals
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Does base weight really matter if your total pack weight is too heavy? Derek and Carl give a list of tips and tricks to get your pack under 30lbs (or to simply reduce your pack pack). What can you get rid of? What should you replace? And what should you upgrade? Also, Carl accuses Derek of creating the worst trivia questions...ever. Do you agree?
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Dave Stewart joins the show to discuss some of the most interesting and dramatic backcountry stories the B&B show has ever heard. From napkin maps to having to keep watch in bear country, Dave Stewart has had some truly compelling adventures. Also an expert fly fisherman, Dave shares his top 3 tips for anybody looking to start.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Intense experiences in bear country
-Using or avoiding local intel
-Top fly fishing tips
Check out Dave Stewart’s Wet Fly Swing Podcast
Dave’s Special Link to Get Started
Gear Review: Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10
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Derek and Carl reached out to the backpacking community to find out what the biggest (and weirdest) pet peeves everyone has. Are these legitimate issues, fake problems or things that the B&B crew causes? After addressing each one, Derek and Carl then come up with ‘legitimate’ solutions. Also, how will Derek do with Pet Peeves Trivia?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Trip Planning
-Leave No Trace
-Backpacking Revenge
-Backpacking Pet Peeves
Gear Review: Gregory Jade 53 Backpack - https://alnk.to/hhAaJW2
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The World's Toughest Race (The Eco Challenge) is currently the best running adventure-based series on Amazon Prime. Sonja Wieck, from team Iron Cowboy, joins the show to discuss all things adventure. Dubbed the race "that eats Iron Men for breakfast" Sonja discusses all aspects of adventure and what it's like to have Bear Grylls give you some encouragement...from a helicopter. Also, how would Derek fair in such an event?
Check out Sonja's podcast for more of these stories: "Tales of Toughness."
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Extreme Adventurer Chad Lubinski joins the show to discuss some truly amazing stories from some of America’s long trails. He legitimately almost died in 3 different circumstances. What was the secret to his survival? What should he have done to avoid those situations? How did he handle spilling his water on a dry section of the Highline trail? Also, Derek is providing trivia. He asks a question he seemingly knows nothing about. How does that go down with Carl?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Backpacking Gear
-The Highline Trail
-The Colorado Trail
-Near Death Experiences
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Check out Chad’s Awesome YouTube Channel
Check out the Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
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