SHUG: The...BEST...SHELTER...FOR YOU! Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, And Adventure Show podcast

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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. Topics Covered: -Ultralight backpacking -Ultralight Gear -Backpacking trends and fads -Trail Name nonsense Check Out ‘Ian the Outdoor Guy’ Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! 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…

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You Might Be an Ultralight Nerd If... 26:58

12 days ago26:58

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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? Topics Covered: -Ultralight backpacking -Ultralight Gear -A Ripoff Gear Company -Leave No Trace Lies Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! 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…

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RYAN VAN DUZER's Most Ridiculous Backcountry Luxury Items (Throwback Thursday) 55:49

16 days ago55:49

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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. Topics Covered: -Strange backpacking luxury items -Bikepacking adventures -The secret to your adventure success Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! 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…

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SHUG: The...BEST...SHELTER...FOR YOU! 49:24

19 days ago49:24

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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. Check out Shug’s awesome YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shugemery/featured Topics Covered: -Best backpacking hammocks -Best backpacking tents -Best ultralight, budget, user-friendly backpacking gear Enlightened Equipment : Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! 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…

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The 8 WORST National Parks for Backpacking 40:37

26 days ago40:37

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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. B&B Documentary is out! Topics Covered: -Terrible National Parks for Backpacking -Alternative National Park Backpacking Options -Backpacking Gear 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…

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STEVEN 'My Life Outdoors': BEWARE! Poison Gear, False Bag/Pad Ratings, Future Gear...That Works Better! 55:31

5 weeks ago55:31

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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? Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking Gear -The Best Backpacking Clothing -What You Know about Backpacking is Wrong Check out Steven Smith’s #1 Ranked Backpacking YouTube Channel! B&B Documentary is out! 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…

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8 Gear Companies That Are Ripping You Off! (with John Kelley) 44:26

6 weeks ago44:26

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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? B&B Documentary is out! Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking Gear -Expensive Backpacking Gear -The Best/Worst Deals Going Check out John Kelley’s ‘The Backpacking Podcast’ 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…

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

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Top 10 Ways You Could Die on the Trail (Throwback Thursday) 39:06

6 weeks ago39:06

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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. B&B Documentary is released! Topics Covered: -Backpacking Survival Tips -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking Skills and Strategies 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…

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Special Forces Survival Expert Reveals 6 Secrets You Can't Live Without (with Mykel Hawke) 50:43

7 weeks ago50:43

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Special forces operator, survival expert, TV star Mykel Hawke joins the show and shares 6 unexpected survival tips that you’ve likely never heard before. How do you actually fight off an attacking bear? What did Tom Hanks do wrong in Castaway? Find out on this week’s episode. B&B Documentary (releases Wed Evening)! Topics Covered: -Backpacking Survival Tips -Wild Animal Encounters -Unexpected Survival Gear Check out Mykel Hawke’s Survival Expertise 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…

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Don't Fall For These Backpacking Scams, Lies and Myths! 33:04

8 weeks ago33:04

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Derek and Carl discuss backpacking scams, lies and myths that you should beware of. Is Derek’s list really all that helpful? You be the judge. Also, how does Derek respond when somebody tries to scam him out of his bank account number? Probably not the same way you do. Topics Covered: -Ultralight backpacking gear -Wild Animal Encounters -Scams 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…

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JUSTIN OUTDOORS: 2025 Ultralight Backpacking Gear Awards 48:03

9 weeks ago48:03

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The most knowledgeable backpacking gear expert, Justin Outdoors, joins the show to discuss the Ultralight Backpacking Gear Awards. Get some ideas of what to bring to lighten your load. And find out what Justin’s last nightmare was about in the lightning round! Topics Covered: -Ultralight backpacking gear -Backpacks, Tents, Gadgets and more -Backpacking mistakes Check out the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGgI4V40qMk Ebay Listing for the autographed Numa 45: https://www.ebay.com/itm/326392215580 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…

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HARMEN HOEK: The Absolute BEST/TOUGHEST Backpacking Spots in the World...And How to Make it Happen! 44:06

9 weeks ago44:06

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Epic Film-maker and YouTuber Harmen Hoek joins the show on this BONUS THURSDAY! Harmen has filmed some of the most famous and most impressive trails in the world. What is the most beautiful trail? What is the toughest trail? What is the hardest permit to get? And how do you keep things dry in 100% humidity? Harmen answers these questions and much more! Topics Covered: -Backpacking Hacks -The best places to go backpacking -The worst places to go backpacking -Trip planning tips Watch Harmen Hoek’s latest video ! Ebay Listing for the autographed Numa 45: https://www.ebay.com/itm/326392215580?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=x-8KByJSTxm&sssrc=2566055&ssuid=x-8KByJSTxm&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 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…

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The MOST TERRIBLE Backpacking Hacks We've Ever Seen (Season 8 Premiere) 43:08

10 weeks ago43:08

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Derek is back after a loooong hiatus. And he’s not pulling any punches. Jumping in right where he left off, Derek and Carl discuss absolutely terrible and ridiculous backpacking that they’ve seen. Are you doing any of these? Did they miss any? Topics Covered: -Good Backpacking Hacks -Terrible Backpacking Hacks -Ultralight backpacking methods -Wipes Ebay Listing for the autographed Numa 45 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…

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CHEF CORSO: 8 Genius Food Ideas to Level Up Your Meals 50:15

11 weeks ago50:15

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Backcountry Chef Corso joins the show to give you some of the best backpacking food tips you’ve ever heard. And he continues to provide a wealth of resources on his YouTube Channel and website, Outdoor Eats. Check both of those out to level up your food game! Also, what sabotages would Chef Corso inflict and endure on the future B&B show: Backcountry Cutthroat Kitchen? Topics Covered: -Backpacking meals -Backpacking Food -Trail Snacks -Simple ways to improve your trail experiences Chef Corso’s YouTube Channel Outdoor Eats 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…

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Christmas Eve Episode with Rocky Brown 15:05

12 weeks ago15:05