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

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

Backpacking tips and tales...with a sense of humor.

  1. 6 HR. AGO

    DAN DURSTON: Cutting Edge Backpacking Gear...With More to Come?

    Dan Durston joins the show to discuss cutting edge backpacking gear that might blow your hair back. Ben and Carl ask Dan about some controversial decisions in creating the gear as well as a controversial video that was put out about one of his tents. Also, Carl runs a couple of his own gear innovations by Dan and offers a licensing deal. Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking -Backpacking Gear -Innovative Gear Designs Check Durson Gear Follow Dan Durston on Instagram Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers. Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & 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.  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m

  2. NOV 23

    Here's How an Ultralight Extremist Brings Only a Daypack with ALICE FORD

    Alice Ford went on a backpacking trip with a daypack. Was that a good idea? Was she able to survive the night? What did she learn? And what can we learn from her experience to lighten our load? Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking -Backpacking Gear -Hiking strategies Check out Alice's YouTube Channel Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers. Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & 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.  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  3. NOV 18

    B&B JEOPARDY: Steven My Life Outdoors, Doc Hiker Trash Radio, Sally Chaffin Brooks

    Welcome to B&B Jeopardy! We’ve got 3 contestants vying for the first ever, backpacking-related Jeopardy game show. Steven Smith is a famous YouTuber from the My Life Outdoors Channel. Doc is a famous podcaster who host Hiker Trash Radio. Sally Chaffin Brooks is a famous comedian and author. Topics Covered: -Backpacking trivia -National Parks -Backpacking Food Follow Steven Smith on YouTube! Listen to Doc on Hiker Trash Radio! Check out Sally Chaffin Brooks’ book "Going to Maine!”  Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers. Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & 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.  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min

  4. NOV 14

    Top 10 Annoying Trail Experiences You Can't Solve (Throwback Thursday)

    Derek and Carl discuss some things that you simply can't overcome on the trail -- minor or major annoyances. Do these bother you as well? Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers. Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & 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.  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  5. NOV 11

    The Curse of Oak Island's RICK & MARTY LAGINA

    Rick and Marty Lagina join the show to discuss the upcoming season of History Channel’s The Curse of Oak Island. Ben and Carl ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask (or never thought of). And will Carl try to crash the Lagina Thanksgiving dinner? Topics Covered: -The mystery of the Oak Island treasure -The world’s most famous treasure hunters -How to sneak onto Oak Island Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers. Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & 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.  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min

  6. NOV 4

    Alone's TIMBER CLEGHORN: Militia Camps, Helping in War Zones, Bushcraft Expert

    Timber Cleghorn – someone who could possibly be the most interesting man in the world – joins the show. He grew up in a militia camp. He is a freelance humanitarian who heads to war zones across the world. He is an Alone contestant in the latest season. And he’s taking at leading all guest at the lightning round. Topics Covered: -Bushcraft gear -The TV show Alone -Growing up in a militia camp Get the full story: Memoir of a Wildman is Timber's book on Amazon! Subscribe to Timber on YouTube Check out Timber’s Website Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers. Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & 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.  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m

  7. OCT 31

    Podcast Showdown!!! The Backpacking Podcast VS. B&B (Throwback Thursday)

    John Kelley and Jeremiah Stringer join the show for a podcast competition. Backpacking tips, trivia and Derek's nonsense ensue. Who won? You be the judge! John Kelley's Youtube Channel and Instagram Page Jeremiah Stinger's Youtube Channel and Instagram Page Some of the Topics Discussed -National Parks -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Trip Planning -Trivia Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers. Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & 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.  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m

  8. OCT 28

    8 Ultralight Tips You've Never Heard

    Are you looking for creative ideas to lighten your pack load? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Ben and Carl each suggest 4 ultralight tips that you’ve never heard before. And some of them can shave some serious weight. Topics Covered: -Backpacking gear -Ultralight backpacking -Shaving weight off of your pack Check out the Ultralight Tips Video: https://youtu.be/aAWpaut_9X4 Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers. Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & 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.  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                       Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com                            Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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