295 episodes
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show Carl Mandrioli
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4.7 • 296 Ratings
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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.
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SERIOUSLY OVERRATED (and Underrated) Backpacking Gear
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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9 Pieces of Gear That Succeed/Failed in Canyonlands (Throwback Thursday)
What happened when Derek and Carl took 10 others to Canyonlands? A lot! Surprising stories come out as they review 9 pieces of gear they tested. And also, what did they do right and what did they do wrong?
Some of the topics discussed:
-The Best Backpacking Gear
-The Worst Backpacking Gear
-Stories from Canyonlands National Park
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SALLY C. BROOKS: Comedian, Author Shares Strange Tales from the Appalachian Trail
Comedian, Author Sally Chaffin Brooks joins the show. Her comedic take on her Appalachian Trail thru hike is highly entertaining. From trying to form a relationship with a fellow hiker to encountering a trash-bag wearing creep – who may not have even been real – Sally brings a lot of fun to this episode!
Some of the topics discussed:
-Appalachian Trail thru hiking
-Strange Encounters on the trail
-Ideas for being an imposter store clerk
-Behind-the-scenes comedian info
Check out Sally on Spotify
Be the first to get a copy of her new book ‘Going to Maine’
Listen to Sally’s awesome podcast the Ridiculist
GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS 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.
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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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Our 10 Most Embarrassing Rookie Backpacking BLUNDERS
It’s time for Derek and Carl to come clean about their top rookie mistakes. Many of these made on recent trips (well after they considered themselves ‘experienced backpackers’). Please learn from these ridiculous blunders and don’t do what they did. While some well-chronicled stories are shared about such things as the fanny pack incident, and the case of the missing sleeping pad, new events will also be revealed.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Forgetting Critical Gear
-Engineering Gear Hacks on the Trail
-National Parks: Yosemite, Rocky Mountain
-Underwear on the Trail
-Bear Incidents
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Our BIGGEST Gear Purchasing MISTAKES! Don't Do What We Did (Throwback Thursday)
Is there any gear you wished you hadn't bought? Learn from Derek and Carl's mistakes and don't buy the items that have failed them (and continued to fail them in some cases). Also, can Derek pass 'License Plate Trivia'?
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IB TAT: How to Get Kicked out of Walmart & Break Into a Backcountry Ranger Cabin
Film-maker, photographer, thru-hiker IB TAT joins the show to share his unique perspective and some engaging, outlandish stories from the trail. Why would a Walmart kick out hikertrash next to a long trail? Why did he feel compelled to break in to a backcountry ranger cabin? And what happened as a result? Also, Derek crafts a controversial trivia question. Shocking.
Some of the topics discussed:
-Ultralight Backpacking Gear
-Gear Fails
-What it Takes to start thru-hiking
-REI and filming the imposter store clerk video
Check out IB TAT’s amazing photography and Instagram
Check out IB TAT’s YouTube Channel
Gear Review: - Mystery Ranch Radix Backpack
GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS 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.
Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast!
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Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast
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Customer Reviews
Decent job
Not bad at all, keep it up Derek and Carl. Good amount of fun and guests mixed in with a bit of advice.
Great backpacking podcast for seasoned packers and those getting started!
Derek and Carl enjoy poking fun at each other but can get serious when it comes to gear reviews or answering questions listeners have. If you’ve thought about getting on the trail but have been dragging your feet, listen to the Backpacking & Blisters podcast and get inspired!
Good, CLEAN, conversation!
I grew up backpacking and am now just getting back into it. I wanted to find some information about what is new in the world of backpacking and hiking in general. I searched for podcasts that would be both enjoyable to listed to as well as give me the info I was looking for.
I started an episode of this podcast and right out of the gate I enjoyed it. But what really made this my style was the reading of God’s truth! The scripture reading may be small, but I appreciate that it finds its way into a great, informative podcast with people that know what they are talking about.
Keep up the good work! May the Lord bless you in your endeavors, keep you safe, and receive all of the glory from the platform he has provided to you.
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:17 ESV
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