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. 14 HR. AGO

    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

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

    47 min

  6. OCT 21

    MATTY OUTDOORS: 'Backpacking Trends That Make No Sense'

    YouTuber Matty Outdoors joins the show to discuss backpacking trends that make no sense. Ben and Carl suggest a couple of their own as well. What is your take on the subject? Also, Ben challenges everyone with ‘trend trivia’. Topics Covered: -Backpacking gear -Ultralight trends -Backpacking hacks and trends Subscribe to Matty Outdoors on YouTube Check out the Ultralight Food Tips Video 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                            Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  7. OCT 17

    7 Strange Happenings From the Trinity Alps Trip You Should Consider (Bonus Thursday)

    You’ve never heard of a backpacking trip like this before. Are these 7 weird things that happened in the Trinity Alps game changing ideas that can enhance your trip? You be the judge. Topics Covered: -Backpacking gear -Ultralight and Ultraheavy gear -Strange Encounters on/off the trail -Unique Backpacking Ideas Watch the full video of this trip created by Wallowa Hikes 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

    55 min

  8. OCT 14

    8 Secrets The Gear Companies Don't Tell You

    Can we really trust the gear companies with all of their claims, fancy marketing, and price gouging? Ben and Carl get to the bottom of things. VP of marketing for Teton, Jeremy McLerran, joins the show to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets that most gear companies won’t tell. This just might help you make better informed gear decisions. Topics Covered: -Backpacking gear -Budget vs. Premium Gear -Gear pricing -Gear that’s about to go away Get a sneak peak at new 2025 Backpacking Gear: https://youtu.be/aerplbf6nXc 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

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