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

What is weird backpacking and outdoor gear? It’s gear that’s unusual, countercultural, or just plain unexpected. Jesse and Carl have over 6 pieces of strange gear that you may not have seen before. Are any game-changers? Are any worth it? At least one of them will raise your eyebrows. And we’ll warn you about a couple you should avoid.

Some of the Weird Gear Discussed

-Wuben G5

-Radl Pack 01

-Alpenglow Gear

-Unexpected Tech Sunglasses

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: 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: Biolite Range Headlamp

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

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Justin Outdoors joins the show to discuss the Top 10 Toughest “Trails”. Some of the answers go off the rails a bit (of course). But, if you’re looking for a challenge we’ve got 10 suggestions ranging from long day hikes to weekend backpacking trips to anything under 1000 miles. What did we miss or get wrong?

Some of the Topics Discussed

-Justin’s helpful Gear Review website: Gear Priority

-The Toughest Hiking and Backpacking Trails

-John Muir Trail, Wonderland Trail and many more

Check out the Justin’s Wapta Traverse adventure!

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!

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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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Before tariffs and before inflation, tents suddenly skyrocketed in price. No other piece of gear matched that sudden increase. And one tent literally doubled. Why is that? Did a cottage brand prove that backpacking consumers were willing to pay high costs for tents? Did other brands follow suit and raise prices? Brad ‘Crow’ Felton a backpacker and a lawyer evaluates this conspiracy theory, and all of the evidence Carl tries to dig up.

Some of the Topics Discussed

-Egregious Tent Prices

-Kelty, Big Agnes, Mountain Hardwear, REI, Nemo, MSR

-Behind-the-Scenes Courtroom Stuff

Check out As the Crow Flies Hiking YouTube Channel!

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!

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

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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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Shug has battled cancer this year but now he’s back and in full Shug form. This episode digs into his thoughts and reflections about his personal experience. There is definitely some backpacking-related content but the bulk of the episode hits on his spiritual journey, purpose and hope.

Some of the Topics Discussed

-Shug’s Spiritual Journey

-Hope, Purpose, and Love

-The Meaning of Life

Check out Shug’s YouTube Channel!

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!

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

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

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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These are not Outdoor Conspiracy Theories, these are actual conspiracies that Ricky ‘Your Trail Buddy’ and Carl investigated. They provide the evidence they found and opportunities were given to the people and companies mentioned to respond. Some did but most did not. What did they get right or wrong?

Some of the Topics Discussed

-Outdoor Conspiracies

-Companies like Gore Tex, REI, Patagonia, Nemo

-The Trail Magic Myth

Check out Ricky’s ‘Sleeping Pad Finder’

Here’s Your Trail Buddy’s awesome YouTube Channel!

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!

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

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

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

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