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

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 tipsWatch 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=COPYEnlightened 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: [email protected]                           Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.comOur Favorite GearOutdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch RadixMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil Flash (for larger groups)MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)Katadyn BeFreeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

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-WipesEbay Listing for the autographed Numa 45Enlightened 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: [email protected]                           Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.comOur Favorite GearOutdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch RadixMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil Flash (for larger groups)MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)Katadyn BeFreeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

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 experiencesChef Corso’s YouTube ChannelOutdoor EatsEnlightened 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: [email protected]                           Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.comOur Favorite GearOutdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch RadixMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil Flash (for larger groups)MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)Katadyn BeFreeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

Merry Christmas everyone!As mentioned in the episode here's Ben's email: [email protected]