SERIOUSLY OVERRATED (and Underrated) Backpacking Gear Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show

Derek and Carl discuss seriously overrated (and underrated) backpacking gear. What will make Derek’s list? And how will Carl fair with Derek’s trivia that includes a question from ‘some survey’?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Overrated Backpacking Gear
-Underrated Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking Gear Review
Gear Review: Therm-a-rest Neo Air Xlite NXT
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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
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