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

STOP Bringing These 6 Pieces of Gear You Never Use!

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t you hate it when you find gear you don’t use left in your pack after a trip? How about when it’s the same unused gear over the course of m...

Beginning Backpackers: BUY THIS GEAR!

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a beginning backpacker, we’ve got the gear you should buy – from budget to mid level to premium. If you’re an experienced backpacker...

6 Gear Trends That Are DISRUPTING Hiking This Year with CHRIS CAGE (Bonus Thursday)

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Cage from Greenbelly Meals and YouTube joins the show to discuss gear trends that are disrupting the industry this year! From sleeping pads to f...

Top 10 Most OVERPACKED Gear You Need to Stop Bringing

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss the top 10 most overpacked items for backpacking. This is not only from personal experience but also from what they continue to...

DARWIN: Watch Out! 3 Gear FAILURES You Need to Know!

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Darwin on the Trail joins the show to discuss 3 gear failures he experienced while in Gates of the Arctic National Park. What caused him to chuck one ...

7 Hikes YOU Should DO Before YOU DIE! with MIKE WANDERS

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Wanders joins the show to help highlight 7 hikes (or backpacking trips) you have to do…before you die. These are the best hiking locations that...

JOE ROBINET: 'You Need to Know These 3 Bushcraft Skills. Period.' (Throwback Thursday)

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Epic bushcraft expert Joe Robinet joins the show! What are the 3 essential bushcraft skills every outdoorsperson should know? Joe will tell you. And h...

8 Laws Backpackers Break (Without Getting Caught)

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are 8 laws and serious rules that backpackers truly violate and, frequently, get away with? Carl and Jesse have 8 of them. And they have certainl...

DIXIE: The BEST (and Worst) Gear After 10 Years

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dixie from Homemade Wanderlust joins the show to discuss the absolute best (and worse) pieces of gear she’s used the last 10 years. What makes the c...

10 BAFFLING Rookie Mistakes YOU Might Be Making

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are some baffling rookie mistakes that you might be making? Whether new to backpacking or an experienced veteran there are certainly some surpris...

99% of Backpackers Can't Do These 6 Things with Chris Baron (Bonus Thursday)

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

National Geographic producer and host of the 'No Ordinary Monday' podcast, Chris Baron, joins the show to discuss 6 things that 99% of backpackers and...

We Asked 100K ULTRALIGHTERS for Their MOST Aggressive Weight-Saving Tips

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl asked 100,000 Ultralight Backpackers and Thru-Hikers for their most aggressive weight saving tips. They share and respond to the best a...

DAN DURSTON: Why Do Some Tents Cost More Than a Used Car (Throwback Thursday)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl have Gear Designer and Company Owner Dan Durston on the show to discuss advances in ultralight tents, upcoming gear and the origin stor...

JUSTIN OUTDOORS' Backpacking Gear Awards for 'ULTRALIGHT', 'Budget' & 'FANCY'

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Outdoors joins the show to share the best of the best gear in the categories of ultralight, budget and fancy. What are his top 2 pieces of gear...

2026 Backpacking Trends That Should DIE a HORRIFIC DEATH!

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss the growing backpacking trends of 2026…and why many of them should simply die. From the latest gear trends and hot sellers to...

DAN BECKER: The Harsh TRUTH Behind the Gear Reviews You See

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Becker joins the show to discuss some of things your average YouTube watcher doesn’t know about the gear reviews and reviewers. He also shares t...

10 LIES The Gear Companies Are Telling Us (Throwback Thursday)

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Derek is back and better than ever! Are we being deceived by gear companies or just general beliefs about certain pieces of backpacking gear? Derek an...

You're a TRAIL VILLAIN! Pass This TEST to Prove Otherwise!

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might encounter a trail villain. There might be a trail villain in your backpacking crew. Or…you might be the trail villain! Take this 10-questi...

How to Find $3 MILLION Hidden in the Woods with Jon Collins-Black

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are 5 treasure chests worth up to $3 million hidden for you to find. Jon Collins-Black joins the show to discuss some clues and insight into the...

SURVIVING a DEADLY Underground Flood (No Ordinary Monday Podcast)

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Dr. Hazel Barton, a remarkable scientist who descends into Earth's darkest corners in search of microscopic life that could transform our future....

JOHN MACKEY: Whole Foods CEO, Backpacking Myth-Buster

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former CEO of Whole Foods and one of the most famous backpackers of all time, John Mackey, joins Derek and Carl to bust backpacking myths, discuss gea...

2025's Top LUXURY ITEMS (For ELITE Backpackers Only)

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gear expert Villain Jesse joins the show to discuss the top luxury items of 2025. Luxuries include items that are not necessities, upgrade of essentia...

8 BIG GEAR MISTAKES You're Still Making (Throwback Thursday)

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss all sorts of gear mistakes they've made, you've made, we've all made...and how to fix them. Derek gives Carl advice about first...

The 9 MOST DERANGED Outdoor Adventures for Your Bucket List

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss deranged, irrational, unusual, odd, weird and funky outdoor adventures that you might consider adding to your bucket list. Are ...

The Best TROLL Comments & CRITICISMS -- We Respond

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl have gotten some serious troll comments, criticisms, critiques and strange requests over the years. They have compiled the most interes...

'I Bought the WEIRDEST CAMPING GEAR I Could Find' with Steven Smith (Throwback Thursday)

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steven from 'My Life Outdoors' joins the show to discuss a variety of topics that include weird backpacking/camping gear, the best and worst backpacki...

Are EXPENSIVE Zpacks, Hyperlite & Other Cottage Brands Really WORTH IT? with Rob Pelton

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pelton joins the show to pull back the curtain on cottage brands. Are brands like Zpacks, Hyperlite, Enlightened Equipment really worth the price?...

ANDREW SKURKA: 3 Things PRO Backpackers Do That You Don't

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Skurka – one of the most famous backpackers of all time – joins the show to discuss some 3 or 4 things professional backpackers do that mos...

10K SOS Calls Logged on Garmin! But is it SAVING LIVES? (Throwback Thursday)

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl 'break down' the data released by Garmin and share some of the interesting stories that involve pushing the red button. Also, somehow, ...

8 ABSURD Backpacking GADGETS You Might Purchase with Alex Hatlevig

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Hatlevig joins the show to discuss backpacking gadgets and trinkets that you might be buying that are useless (or mostly useless). Sure, you can ...

VOMIT in a Bag! The WORST Freeze Dried Meals in the Universe?

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the worst backpacking freeze dried meals? And are some of them really as bad as people say? Derek and Carl asked over 40,000 members of the b...

6 Pieces of Bad Advice You Should Stop Taking with John Kelley (Throwback Thursday)

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are 6 pieces of backpacking advice that are just plain bad? John Kelley joins the Backpacking & Blisters podcast to co-host and discuss a lot...

A CONTROVERSIAL New ULTRALIGHT Strategy That Will Blow Your Mind...with Alisha McDarris

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking to shave about a pound off of your pack weight without spending any money (potentially), Alisha McDarris from Terradrift will tell...

Top 10 MOST BIZARRE Camp Experiences We've Ever Had (and You Can Too!)

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bizarre trail and camp experience stories are the backbone of the B&B community. Derek and Carl run down their top 10. Some you’ve heard, some y...

Death Wish Backcountry Skills That You Might Use (Throwback Thursday)

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most experienced, adventurous, death-defying backcountry experts, Marty Morissette, joins the show to discuss some of the tactics he’s em...

The WORST REVIEWED Backpacking Gear in the World

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the worst reviewed backpacking gear? And does that mean that reviews are terrible or that the gear is terrible? Maybe both. And how does a 20 ...

2025's MOST POPULAR Backpacking Gear & Trends with Lloyd Vogel

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lloyd Vogel, CEO of Garage Grown Gear, joins the show to discuss 2025’s best backpacking gear and trends. He also shares items that are losing steam...

10 Things Only ADVANCED BACKPACKERS Do...with Huck Outdoors (Bonus Thursday)

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the 10 things that only advanced backpackers do? Huck Outdoors joins the show to discuss skills, gear and knowledge that only advanced backpa...

5 Backpacking CRISES on the TIMBERLINE TRAIL: How Would You Handle Them?

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There were 5 Backpacking Crises on the Timberline Trail Patreon trip this year! Five might be a stretch but you be the judge? How would you handle the...

The 8 MOST DANGEROUS Creatures That Will KILL YOU!

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the 8 deadliest creatures known to mankind? And how can you avoid them on a backpacking trip? Derek and Carl discuss the method these creatur...

JUSTIN OUTDOORS: Game-changing GEAR That's 'The Best I've Ever Used' (Throwback Thursday)

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Throwback Thursday episode, Justin Outdoors joins the show. He is our #1 seed for gear expertise on YouTube. Check out what he has to say rega...

SAR Veteran Evaluates 6 Famous Movie Stunts That Could Save Your Life...with Moose Mutlow

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran Search and Rescue Yosemite team member Moose Mutlow joins the show to evaluate 6 famous movie scenes. He brings his expertise to rate the plau...

Take the RED PILL! How You're Getting FOOLED by the Backpacking Matrix

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss the lies that you, fellow backpackers, believe. Some of them have been told to you. Some of you have convinced yourselves to be...

MARTY RANEY: 'Not Everyone Made it Back From the Mountain.' (Bonus Thursday)

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TV Star, homesteader, Denali guide…Marty Raney joins Derek and Carl to discuss a story he’s never shared before: a fateful trip to the highest pea...

JEFF PELLETIER: You're Backpacking 'Stupid Light' IF You're Doing These 4 Things

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The trusted authority on going ultralight over long distances, Jeff Pelletier, joins the show to discuss how you might be cutting corners to go ‘stu...

National Park Director CHUCK SAMS: Everything You Expect Us to Ask

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl are joined by the most recent National Park Service Director, Chuck Sams. Topics include everything from getting blacklisted to Bigfoot...

FAT MAN LITTLE TRAIL: 4-5ish Trail Snacks You've Never Heard Of (Bonus Thursday)

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian, Inspirer Greg Sakowicz (AKA Fat Man Little Trail) joins the show to discuss everything from new trail snacks to hiking tips to intense trail...

3 Reasons I Hiked Faster & Farther 26 Years Later on the Collegiate Loop

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss what it takes to hike faster and farther with significantly more daily elevation gain for a broken-down guy who’s trying to t...

CIA Counter-Terrorism Analyst: The 3 Most Dangerous Places in the World to Backpack (and How to Get In)...with Brent Giannotta

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the 3 most dangerous countries to visit for a backpacking trip? And how can you get in? Former CIA Counter-Terrorism Analyst Brent Giannotta ...

8 Life or Death Situations You Will Definitely Encounter!

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss 8 life or death situations you will encounter if you go backpacking or hiking long enough. How would you handle them? How would...

Derek vs. a BIGFOOT EXPERT: Every question asked; No punches pulled (Throwback Thursday)

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It took a while but Derek and Carl finally convinced a Bigfoot expert to the join the show. Owner of the Sasquatch Outpost in Bailey, Colorado and coh...

The 10 WORST Blunders That EXPERTS Have Made with Brad 'Crow' Felton

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what big mistakes have been made by backpacking experts? Brad Felton from the ‘As the Crow Flies’ YouTube channel joins the show to di...

You're In the Top 1% of Backpackers, IF You Can Answer These 10 Questions

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in the top 1% of backpackers? If you can reasonably answer the 10 questions posed by Derek and Carl you just might be! Some of the Topics Cove...

How to Pet Wild Animals, Grab Snakes, Wrestle Gators...and More with SWAMP TARZAN (Bonus Thursday!)

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Swamp Tarzan joins the show to discuss all of the crazy animal encounters he has. How do you kiss an alligator on the mouth? How do you grab snakes? H...

The Most OFFENSIVE Things You Can Say to Ultralighters & Bushcrafters with Gordon Crum

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gordon Crum (AKA Grim Granite) joins the show and faces off with Carl in attempt to throw out the most offensive comments for ultralight backpacker an...

7 Controversial Ultralight Strategies That Will Really Lighten Your Load

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss 7 ultralight backpacking strategies that will really lighten your load. But they are controversial. When is it okay to take cal...

How to Have a Showdown With These Trail Villains (Throwback Thursday)

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl discuss how to actually deal with trail villains. Don’t let them run, ride or plow right over you...

ENCOUNTERS! Surviving Grizzlies, Bigfoot, Hidden Cameras with NOMAD UNKNOWN

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine from Nomad Unknown joins the show to discuss the crazy encounters she’s had while out on her adventures. How do you handle a grizzly that ...

10 Backpacking Lies the Baby Boomers Told You

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did Baby Boomers lie to you? Derek and Carl discuss all of the ‘old wisdom’ that’s been shared, re-shared, and often times accepted…without qu...

All of Your Embarrassing Poop Questions...Answered! (Throwback Thursday)

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl cycle through all of the tough questions around going to the bathroom in the woods. Of all the ques...

Can We Really Trust This Advice From Justin Outdoors, Steven Smith, Durston (& More)?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Outdoors, Steven Smith from My Life Outdoors, Dan Durston, Chef Corso and many more guests give us their best trip planning tips. But can we re...

The Top 10 National Park Backpacking Trails

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl have come up with the undisputed top 10 national park trails for hiking and backpacking. They dare you to disagree. Some of the Topics ...

Darwin on the Trail (Throwback Thursday)

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Throwback Thursday episode Darwin on the Trail covers a range of topics from hiking gear to the challenges of being a ‘famous’ backpacker....

Stop Wasting Money on These Hiking Gear Traps...with MOWSER

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are some hiking and backpacking gear traps that you are falling for? Mowser joins the show – all the way from Tasmania – to discuss his obser...

I Brought Every Dumb Piece of Gear I Could Think Of. Here's What Changed My Mind.

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss the dumb gear that they (mainly Carl) has been making fun of for years. On the most recent trip to Catalina, Carl brought 8 ite...

POWER RANKINGS: Best/Worst Freeze Dried Meals, Gear Brands, Luxury Items

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Power rankings! Derek and Carl discuss the top two in each of the categories as well as item/company that’s on the bottom. Additionally, what do the...

The Wilderness X-Files (Throwback Thursday)

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl discuss some of the crazy stories that have happened in the wilderness that are simply unexplained....

GEAR LOADOUT: The BEST & LATEST Backpacking Duds For Your Adventure...with Kane Does Outdoors

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kane Does Outdoors joins the show for a gear load-out! What are the best backpacking clothing gear options? Do any of them give you extra protection a...

NO Backpacker Does These 6 Things Right...So Stop Trying!

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss 6 things that “every” backpacker does wrong…all the time. Or at least most of the time. Are there any strategies to minim...

Shave Pack Weight Now! Our Best 8 Tips You Still Don't Believe (Throwback Thursday)

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl share their best tips for you to shave pack weight and get rid of unnecessary items. But, over the years, the B&B community has pus...

HIKING REV: 5 Tips for Newer, Weaker, Older, Scared Hikers and Backpackers

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 72 Year Old Thru Hiker – Hiking Rev – joins the show to discuss some strange stories from the trail as well as tips and advice for older, weak...

8 Things That Went Wrong in Desolation Wilderness (*Bonus Thursday!)

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl recap their Desolation Wilderness trip and all of the mistakes they made along the way. From missing car windows, to strange outfits, t...

The 7 BEST/WORST Trail Gadgets on the Market...with Cris Hazzard (HikingGuy)

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hiking Guy Cris Hazzard joins the show as our tech guru. What are the top 3 tech devices or gadgets he recommends? And what are the top 3 pieces of te...

We Asked 100,000 Ultralight Hikers For Their BEST Hacks & Tips...Here Are the TOP Answers!

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl choose the BEST backpacking tips, hacks and advice that the ultralight backpacking community has to offer. Does that mean they’re all...

The First 5 Things You Must Do When Arriving at Camp (or Pay the Price!)

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss the first 5 things you need to do when arriving to camp…in order. They suggest that you do these things or you’ll pay the p...

KYLE HATES HIKING: 7 Beginner Mistakes You Might Be Making (Throwback Thursday)

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this 'Throwback Thursday' episode Kyle O'Grady joins the show to discuss a variety of topics that include common, beginner backpacking mistakes, cu...

KRAIG ADAMS: 'My 3 Biggest Mistakes Backpacking All Over the World'

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Epic film-maker Kraig Adams joins the show. He might be the #1 backpacking film-maker (or film-maker who backpacks) out there. What are 3 big and unex...

Our Single Toughest Day Backpacking + NEW STOVE RELEASED (*Bonus Thursday)

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss there single toughest day backpacking...and what you can do to avoid their mistakes. Also we have breaking news! A new backpack...

NEW 2025 GEAR RELEASES! Find Them Here First with Devin Ashby

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New 2025 Backpacking Gear is here! Backpacks, sleeping pads, tents, gadgets, chairs…you name it. Gear expert Devin Ashby from Backcountry Exposure j...

7 Backpacking Fads...That We Despise

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

You Might Be an Ultralight Nerd If...

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Van Duzer (Bikepacker, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventurer, Youtuber) joins the show to discuss the secret to your adventure success. He also share...

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

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 categorie...

The 8 WORST National Parks for Backpacking

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Carl discuss the worst national parks for backpacking. Scenery, over-regulations, bear canisters, crowding and many more factors are conside...

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

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 you...

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

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 man...

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

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Special forces operator, survival expert, TV star Mykel Hawke joins the show and shares 6 unexpected survival tips that you’ve likely never heard be...

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

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

JUSTIN OUTDOORS: 2025 Ultralight Backpacking Gear Awards

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The most knowledgeable backpacking gear expert, Justin Outdoors, joins the show to discuss the Ultralight Backpacking Gear Awards. Get some ideas of w...

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

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

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

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 terrib...

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

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Christmas Eve Episode with Rocky Brown

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas everyone!As mentioned in the episode here's Ben's email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

ROCKY BROWN: 15 Strange Ultralight Activities To Do on the Trail

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a list of backpacking activities like you’ve never heard before. Ben and Carl are joined by Rocky to discuss some of the most plausibl...

Should You Buy These 8 Weird Backpacking Gear Items...That Really Exist?!

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Carl discuss some of the weirdest gear they could find that you might bring on a backpacking trip. Is it worthwhile? Can these pieces of gear ...

Becker, Shug, Kelley, Rocky & More! Their Best Backpacking Tips! (Throwback Thursday)

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Throwback Thursday! In this episode Dan Becker, Sean "Shug" Emery, John Kelley, Rocky Brown and more guests weigh in with their b...

Expert Panel: How to...Lighten Your Load, Pack Your Backpack, Fight a Bear, Bring Kids...And More!

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Huck Outdoors, Adam from Dad Camps and Vince Strawbridge join the show as part of an expert panel on backpacking skills. Each gives insight on a varie...

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

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 deci...

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

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 lea...