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

Steven Smith from ‘My Life Outdoors’ joins the show to help reveal backpacking secrets that took years to learn. He also gives compelling behind-the-scenes stories to his videos on quicksand and soon-to-be released videos that will knock your socks off. Also, Carl pitches four YouTube ideas to Steven.

Some of the Topics Discussed

-Backpacking Gear

-How to find the right backpacking pack

-Solutions to Your Hiking Problems

Check out Steven’s Full Video on this topic

The Quicksand Video

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: backpackingblisters@gmail.com

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

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Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Thermarest Parscec 20

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad (for warmth): Exped Ultra 6.5R

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

 

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Big Agnes' Bill Gamber joins the show to discuss the path BA took to be at the front edge of the ultralight movement, what the future holds in the ultralight industry, what people think of when they hear 'Big Agnes', and which of the 3 products Carl pitches would BA most likely produce.

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: backpackingblisters@gmail.com
The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 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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Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast

Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com

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Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Thermarest Parscec 20

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad (for warmth): Exped Ultra 6.5R

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

 

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What are the top 10 reasons you will quit on a backpacking trip, thru hike or just regular hike? And how can you avoid them? Christine Reed joins the show to discuss experiences surrounding all of these issues. If you listen to this episode, you will never quit on a hike again (maybe).

Some of the Topics Discussed

-Backpacking Gear

-Biggest Issues Facing Hikers and Backpackers on a Trail

-Solutions to Your Hiking Problems

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: backpackingblisters@gmail.com

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 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…

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Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast

Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com

Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com

Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Thermarest Parscec 20

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad (for warmth): Exped Ultra 6.5R

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

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Yosemite Search and Rescue Operator Moose Mutlow joins the show! He might literally be the most interesting man in the world. Share in the crazy stories he shares with his experience on the job as well as the critical feedback he gives Carl about being a frequent flyer in the SAR network. This is one you won’t want to miss.

Some of the topics discussed:

-Yosemite Search and Rescue Stories

-Real/Fake Scenes from Popular Movies

-Carl Criticism

Follow Moose on Instagram

Check out his books!

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: backpackingblisters@gmail.com

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 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

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Thermarest Parscec 20

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

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Have you seen some weird stuff out on the trail like we have? We’ve got 12 signs that you (or somebody you know) simply doesn’t know what they’re doing. And don’t worry, we’ve got the solutions to overcome these odd situations.

Some of the Topics Discussed

-Inappropriate Backpacking Gear

-Weird Ways to Hike

-Useless Hiking & Planning Tools

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: backpackingblisters@gmail.com

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 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

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Thermarest Parscec 20

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.