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

Extreme Adventurer Ray Zahab joins the show to share some stories from the far side of the world. What did he encounter when crossing a frozen Siberian Lake? What happens when a Polar Bear yanks your hiking partner out of your tent? What is the one piece of gear a professional adventurer recommends? All this and more in this week's conversation.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Crossing the Sahara Desert
-Changing one's life to become an adventurer
-Strange encounters on the far side of the world
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Doc from Hiker Trash Radio invited Carl to debate him on the world's toughest race. Doc says it's the Barkley Marathons. Carl says it's the Eco Challenge. Travel Expert and TV Personality Alice Ford is brought in to moderate. What's on the line? And how will this go down?
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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 feedback he gives Carl about being a frequent flyer in the SAR network. This is one you won’t want to miss.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Yosemite Search and Rescue Stories
-Real/Fake Scenes from Popular Movies
-Carl Criticism
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Check out his books!
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Devin Ashby from Backcountry Exposure joins the show as a guest host to discuss the top 10 overpacked items that only you can prevent. As a backpacking instructor Devin observes a lot of common mistakes with overpacked items. Some of them are downright ridiculous. And Devin challenges Carl with something pretty hefty if he passes trivia.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Backpacking Gear
-Overpacked Backpacking Gear
-Packing Strategies to Lighten Your Load
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What is the worst decision you've ever made on the trail? Perhaps this episode will make you feel better about that. Derek and Carl highlight some humorous trail blunders that might catch you by surprise. The latest Lifestraw filter is reviewed. And Rocky weighs in about Chia seed water.
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Derek and Carl discuss the recent Patreon trip to Red River Gorge. Carl shares the ‘strange but true’ moments. Derek reacts and weighs in with his own opinions on the situation. And how will Derek handle Kentucky trivia?
Some of the topics discussed:
-The Red River Gorge
-Camp Activities
-Trip Planning Strategies
Gear Review: Superfeet
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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
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