Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
Episodes
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...
BandB JEOPARDY: Steven My Life Outdoors, Doc Hiker Trash Radio, Sally Chaffin Brooks
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 YouT...
Top 10 Annoying Trail Experiences You Can't Solve (Throwback Thursday)
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 E...
The Curse of Oak Island's RICK & MARTY LAGINA
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Alone's TIMBER CLEGHORN: Militia Camps, Helping in War Zones, Bushcraft Expert
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 free...
Podcast Showdown!!! The Backpacking Podcast VS. B&B (Throwback Thursday)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ju...
8 Ultralight Tips You've Never Heard
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
MATTY OUTDOORS: 'Backpacking Trends That Make No Sense'
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
7 Strange Happenings From the Trinity Alps Trip You Should Consider (Bonus Thursday)
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
8 Secrets The Gear Companies Don't Tell You
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
KRU WILLIAMS: Star of 'Deadman's Curse: Legend of the Lost Gold'
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TV star and former MMA fighter Kru Williams joins the show. Kru shares behind-the-scenes stories from Deadman’s Curse: Legend of the Lost Gold. You ...
10 Lies Bear Grylls Told You (Throwback Thursday)
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl discuss some of the craziest things Bear Grylls has suggested over the years. If you follow some of...
Real Gear From Big Companies That Never Made it Market
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of the year Carl asked representatives from various backpacking companies 1 question: what is one piece of gear that you developed tha...
TRUE CRIME: The Backpacking Heist
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a unique look at a true crime story that involved both a heist and a very long backpacking trip. You’ve seen (or heard) dramatic true crime ...
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: 6 Challenges We Dare You to Complete
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Carl have concocted 6 backpacking missions that they dare you to complete. They’ve put some gear on the line if you can put together some tr...
Your Worst Case Scenario Survival Guide (BONUS THURSDAY!)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not going to get eaten by a mountain lion or mauled by a bear (at least statistically speaking). So, what are the worst case scenarios you mi...
ALISHA of TERRADRIFT: My 8LB Base Weight Will Knock Your Socks Off!
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alisha from Terradrift joins the show to talk about gear decisions, having a very low base weight, gear sacrifices and advice for Carl regarding priva...
Controversial Backpacking Gear: Are These Useful or Useless?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some people love this gear while others would never, ever bring it along. What are the controversial pieces of backpacking gear Carl and, guest host, ...