Backpacking tips and tales...with a sense of humor.
Green Beret, Ultimate Survival Alaska Star, Dual Survivalist and now, Ursack representative, Grady P
No doubt many of these celebrities know their stuff, but are some of them giving straight up bad adv
Trip planning can be an art form. And it isn't for everybody. But is it for Derek? Carl challenges D
Derek and Carl react to the information regarding bear canisters provided by Ranger Rick Sanger. The
Over the course of the first two seasons Carl and Derek (mainly Carl) have challenged some wildernes
How come America does not have rites of passage for men and women? And is it really all that importa
The desert is an oft overlooked wilderness area. But it's a place of real beauty and it can extend y
Can penny water keep bugs away? Can sheet metal screws help with traction? In this episode, Derek an
This episode could also easily be called "Don't Be That Guy/Gal." Pulling from experiences (some of
Trail legend Buzz Burrell joins Derek and Carl in this episode to discuss a growing movement based u
While the real Darwin Awards involve poking fun at others' misfortunate deaths, the Backpacking and
While philosophers and social experts ponder the chicken or the egg, nature vs. nurture, or where ha
Derek and Carl debate the merits of various electronics in the backcountry. Are they more likely to
Who is the man with the trail name "Plug It In"? This episode is devoted to a powerful story from Be
Why don't more people venture out in the winter? Derek and Carl try to come up with solutions to get
Is it possible to make an episode about sleep...interesting? Derek and Carl take a crack at it. Why
Is the establishment of a sort of 'user agreement' for a group backpacking trip really necessary? Ar
With all of the required skills to head out into the backcountry, how do you measure up? Carl and De
Derek and Carl are definitely not gear reviewers. However, there have been multiple requests to disc
Are the freeze dried food companies price gouging backpackers? Or is it simply okay to call it a spl
