Backpacking & Blisters

How do you communicate just how epic and awesome your trip was? This episode features an interview with backpacking filmmaker Chris Smead who is mastering the backpacking documentary. Additionally Derek and Carl discuss some of the best backpacking movies out there along with how to create your own epic movies. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

Everybody has their own way of doing things. And while some of them are innovative and awesome, others can be downright weird and questionable. Derek and Carl explore a number of common (and not-so-common) hiking tips and tricks that are out there...along with a couple of booby traps to set (and watch out for). GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

For all of the awesome aspects of a hiking trip, there are some things that really annoy us out there on the trail. What are the most common, and sometimes surprising, irritations? Is there a way to fix them (some of them)? Fellow group member, Rocky, co-hosts as throwing rocks at drones and plowing into discourteous trail users (among other strange solutions) are suggested.  GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

Could a hiking trip lead you to a multi-million dollar treasure chest? Whether or not you've heard of the Santa Fe art dealer Forrest Fenn and his elusive treasure, this episode attempts to decipher his poem, examines some clues, and determines whether this is a trip worth taking.  GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

What if you could avoid having the same conversation at the Ranger station every time you go, by simply passing a permit test? What if passing the test voided the bear canister requirement? Carl creates a test based upon standard backpacking regulations and other random information for Derek to pass. Please play along! GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

Has there ever been a point on a hike when you've simply wanted to give up? Derek shares how his backpacking and blistering experience on his second trip challenged him beyond compare. Also, the guys talk about how to determine if you're on a death march. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

If you've been backpacking long enough you probably have a good (hopefully not disastrous) bear story. In this episode Derek and Carl explore a handful of interesting (sometimes shocking) stories that involve encounters with these pesky creatures. Also, what disasters could possibly happen with some commonly sold bear accessories such as bear spray and bells? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

Rangers are the ultimate authority in our national parks, forest and wildnerness areas. But, like any organization there are flaws in the system. Attempting to still honor the job rangers perform, Carl presents experiences where rangers may be considered a "foe" and how to avoid them (the experiences, not the rangers). Derek takes the side of the rangers and highlights the many ways they are our friends. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

This episode brings guest host, Knowlton, to the program. As a member of the annual trip, Knowlton checks in all the way from Nepal to share some his thoughts regarding this week's topic. He also quickly takes the show off the rails a bit with some relatively questionable advice. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

This episode continues to pull back the curtain and explores some of the biggest backpacking fails and bonehead moves by the experienced backpackers and Derek and Carl's group. What happens when a member hoards the water filters and then tries to convince a buddy to backtrack almost 14 hard miles to search out a wedding ring? GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

In the first episode of Backpacking & Blisters Derek and Carl discuss what it's like to plan for or to be a Newbie. Ways to avoid common pitfalls and managing undesirable circumstances are pulled from the ridiculous experiences they have had (including when a newbie didn't bring a backpack on a backpacking trip). GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

While lightening one's load is not a new topic, Derek and Carl discuss (hopefully) unexpected ways to reduce weight in your pack. Admittedly there is at least one "Captain Obvious" suggestion that Derek introduces. He also somehow worked in why not to bring celery.  GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

Derek and Carl explore the issue of interactions with fellow trail users. While some enthusiasts enjoy the socialization, others prefer a more solitary and nature-filled experience. Running into Derek and Carl's crew is definitely more suited to the latter but there is a method for avoiding people altogether -- even in the most crowded of national parks. Carl also admits to a jerk move from a few years back. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear

This episode explores some of the many potential backcountry disasters and how to avoid them. Carl being the self proclaimed master of disaster has stories to share about what not to do in the wilderness. GET MORE CONTENT! Please support us at Patreon to get bonus episodes, videos, and priority invites to B&B "events!" It's a safe and secure way to support your favorite content providers. https://www.patreon.com/backpackingandblisters To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Instagram and Facebook pages. @backpackingandblisterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/backpackingandblisters or email: hikercman@netscape.net Backpacking Gear Best Backpacking Gear Backpacking Trip Planning Hiking Gear Best Hiking Gear