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

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Carl Mandrioli, Bleav

Backpacking and hiking tips and tales...with a sense of humor. This is your one-stop show for backpacking, hiking and adventure entertainment. From backpacking gear to the trail situations you will encounter to popular guests, this podcast will deliver. Derek and Carl will hit on all of the backpacking and hiking topics you want with decades of good (and horrendous) experience.

Episodes · 25

6 Outdoor CONSPIRACIES That Are VERIFIED (Sort of) with Ricky 'Your Trail Buddy'

Oct 19, 2026 · 51m

5 Issues Backpackers Have That Nobody Talks About w/ NOMAD UNKNOWN (Christine Machado)

Oct 15, 2026 · 40m

Why Most Backcountry Rescues are NOT About BAD LUCK with Stuart 'Howe's the Hike'

Oct 12, 2026 · 52m

The 6 Deadliest Trails on Earth...and How to Survive Them! (Throwback Thursday)

Oct 8, 2026 · 39m

Are Gear Companies Lying About The Stats They Advertise? SAWYER Owner KURT AVERY

Oct 5, 2026 · 56m

The 5 Best Outdoor Gadgets Right Now with Tech Expert CRIS 'Hiking Guy' HAZZARD

Sep 28, 2026 · 33m

'After 10,000 Miles Hiked I Still Use This Gear' with Bailey Bremner

Sep 24, 2026 · 44m

How to Find Bigfoot with MIKE WANDERS

Sep 21, 2026 · 50m

Only 1% of Backpackers Can Do These 10 Things

Sep 14, 2026 · 34m

Backpacking Guides Have to RETEACH Clients These 3 Things with SUNNY STROEER

Sep 10, 2026 · 48m

The 6 Biggest Fears You're Still Packing with Alex Hatlevig

Sep 7, 2026 · 53m

LLOYD VOGEL: Red Hot Outdoor Trends That Died This Year (and Some That Began)

Aug 31, 2026 · 45m

DEAN KARNAZES: 3 Unorthodox Trail HACKS From the Ultramarathon Man

Aug 27, 2026 · 32m

10 Experts Share the #1 BEST GEAR Company (Hanson, Durston, Steven Smith, Ashby)

Aug 24, 2026 · 28m

Ultralight SCAMS: Don't Fall For These Booby Traps

Aug 17, 2026 · 47m

BROOKE WHIPPLE 'Girl in the Woods': She Canoed the Yukon But Did Not Expect This to Happen... (TT)

Aug 13, 2026 · 30m

We Tested the NEWEST & Most POPULAR Tents. Which One is BEST?

Aug 10, 2026 · 41m

2027 FUTURE GEAR That You'll Love - Sneak Preview w/ Outdoor Empire

Aug 3, 2026 · 56m

3 Cottage Gear Companies You Should Check Out! (Bonus Thursday)

Jul 30, 2026 · 56m

13 Weird SURVIVAL Tips You Need to Know w/ Gordon Crum (Grim Granite)

Jul 27, 2026 · 42m

6 Calculated RISKS That Will Really LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD!

Jul 20, 2026 · 44m

I Brought Gear I Think is DUMB to Yosemite -- This is What Changed My Mind

Jul 13, 2026 · 41m

STEVEN 'MY LIFE OUTDOORS': Backpacking SECRETS Only the Pros Know

Jul 6, 2026 · 59m

BIG AGNES Co-Founder Bill Gamber: The Future of ULTRALIGHT GEAR (Bonus Thursday)

Jul 2, 2026 · 34m

Top 10 Reasons YOU WILL QUIT on a Backpacking Trip w/ Christine Reed

Jun 29, 2026 · 45m