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

Chris Smead made a full, feature length backpacking movie called Highline! This episode features an

Gear expert Justin Outdoors joins the show and reveals some gear you should consider that is high qu

Derek and Carl and joined by Youtuber Jesse from Backcountry Forward for an in depth discussion rega

Fieldcraft expert Bill Stoker from Stokermatic Youtube Channel joins the show to discuss essential s

At times there are some strange things afoot on the trail. Derek and Carl explore some of these stra

It's that time of year when everybody comes out with their "best of" gear list for current and new m

This is not a training episode! At least it's not in the traditional sense. Whether you're looking t

Women should never hike alone. Your pack weight should be about 25% of your body weight. These piece

Are you bringing items that should be left home? Everybody has an item or two (or more) in their pac

It's hard to find the right people to go with...but it's worth it! Expert Devin Ashby from famed You

Are you packing extra items because you're simply concerned about the 'what if?' Probably. Most of u

When you go to your local outdoor store or shop online you find the usual big name gear companies th

This is not your typical list of backpacking skills. Youtuber Kevin Outdoors joins the show to provi

Derek and Carl are joined in this episode by the Trust the Trail podcast. GET MORE CONTENT! Please

It's time to start putting trips on the calendar! Whether you're an experienced planner or it's your

Just how dirty is too dirty? Just how smelly is too smelly? What should we really bring in our toile

Since it's Christmas week Derek and Carl have an abbreviated episode. For those that have listened s

There's more to blister prevention than simply wearing the right socks. Derek and Carl give a thorou

There's a piece of gear that almost everyone brings with them on every trip. Sometimes it's used spa

Problems out on the trail range from minor annoyances to major issues. And some are more likely to b