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

Rob Burgoin joins the show as a co-host. A number of interesting and unexpected stories emerge from

Derek and Carl discuss experiences from the trail (and beyond) to determine if these are legit life

Three gear companies join the show for this jam-packed episode. Derek and Carl have found two gear c

There is A LOT to learn from the extremely strenuous July trip this year. Derek leads the interview

Author Christine Reed joins the show to talk about all things backpacking and life. Fun, heart-warmi

Jesse from Backcountry Forward joins the show as a guest host to discuss common mistakes new backpac

Derek and Carl try to shave more weight from backpackers who are WAY OVERPACKED! Tupperware Mike and

Ranger Ann joins the show to talk everything from taking the law into your own hands to the hopeful

Derek and Carl break down weight savings vs. convenience and make a case for both sides of this deba

We attended this summer's OR Show and picked out the best gear we could find. On-site interviews, ge

Tayson from Outdoor Vitals joins the show to discuss some of the biggest gear mistakes you might be

Shug joins the show to talk about everything from hammocks to spam to trail food ideology. If you kn

Should I bring bear spray in black bear country? Can I burn toilet paper in my cat hole? Can Derek n

What are the small essentials? How big should your knife be? Are portable batteries becoming a neces

This episode explores using gear in creative ways and learning how to handle gear more efficiently t

What is the worst decision you've ever made on the trail? Perhaps this episode will make you feel be

Thru hiker Jackie Krueger joins the show to share some of the most unique, surprising and downright

What happened when Derek and Carl took 10 others to Canyonlands? A lot! Surprising stories come out

What 6 Conspiracy Theories have a direct impact upon your gear purchases, trail enjoyment and backco

Is there a way to level up your trip plans to create a unique type of adventure? Derek, Carl and fel