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

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

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. 7 Backpacking Fads...That We Despise

    3D AGO

    7 Backpacking Fads...That We Despise

    What are the backpacking trends, fads or whatever you want to call them – that are really lame? Derek and Carl weigh in on this topic and come out firing! Also, Derek catches Carl in a major error from a previous episode.

    51 min
  2. You Might Be an Ultralight Nerd If...

    MAR 3

    You Might Be an Ultralight Nerd If...

    Are you or is somebody you know an ultralight nerd? Derek and Carl have the criteria. If any of their descriptions resonate with you…then you might be an ultralight nerd. Also what ripoff gear company Carl get significant pushback about?

    27 min
  3. RYAN VAN DUZER's Most Ridiculous Backcountry Luxury Items (Throwback Thursday)

    FEB 27

    RYAN VAN DUZER's Most Ridiculous Backcountry Luxury Items (Throwback Thursday)

    Ryan Van Duzer (Bikepacker, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventurer, Youtuber) joins the show to discuss the secret to your adventure success. He also shares some of the crazy things he tends to bring into the backcountry.

    56 min
  4. SHUG: The...BEST...SHELTER...FOR YOU!

    FEB 24

    SHUG: The...BEST...SHELTER...FOR YOU!

    What is the best tent or hammock option for you? Top hammock expert, Shug, joins the show to drop some hammock knowledge on us. Various tent categories and tent options are discussed as well.

    49 min
  5. The 8 WORST National Parks for Backpacking

    FEB 17

    The 8 WORST National Parks for Backpacking

    Derek and Carl discuss the worst national parks for backpacking. Scenery, over-regulations, bear canisters, crowding and many more factors are considered. Some of the parks that make the list may surprise you. Also, Rocky calls Derek out for unreasonable texting expectations.

    41 min
  6. STEVEN 'My Life Outdoors': BEWARE! Poison Gear, False Bag/Pad Ratings, Future Gear...That Works Better!

    FEB 10

    STEVEN 'My Life Outdoors': BEWARE! Poison Gear, False Bag/Pad Ratings, Future Gear...That Works Better!

    Steven Smith from My Life Outdoors joins the show to discuss all sorts of backpacking topics that you think you know about…but you might not. Is your gear poisoning you? Are sleeping pad R values highly misleading? Why is a mesh base layer the best option? And how does Derek mess up the Lightning round…again?

    56 min
  7. 8 Gear Companies That Are Ripping You Off! (with John Kelley)

    FEB 3

    8 Gear Companies That Are Ripping You Off! (with John Kelley)

    John Kelley joins the show discuss backpacking gear companies that are ripping you off. Which products are you overpaying for? And what are some reasonable alternatives?

    44 min
  8. Top 10 Ways You Could Die on the Trail (Throwback Thursday)

    JAN 30

    Top 10 Ways You Could Die on the Trail (Throwback Thursday)

    Derek and Carl discuss the top 10 ways you are most likely going to die on the trail...and how to avoid them. These are based on data provided for many years. Also, Carl tries to track down the REI clerk that Derek rejected in his backpack purchasing process.

    39 min
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