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

by Carl Mandrioli, Bleav

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

    October 5, 2026 · 56 min

    Should we stop believing what the gear companies are telling us? Sometimes there’s rigorous testing involved in the claims they make and sometimes the messaging is a manipulation of the truth. Jesse and Carl share a couple of these…

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

    September 28, 2026 · 34 min

    Hiking Guy Cris Hazzard joins the show to discuss the best trail tech for hiking, backpacking and adventuring right now! This includes best hiking watches, personal locator beacon (PLB), tech services and anything new and random that’s…

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

    September 24, 2026 · 44 min

    Bailey Bremner has backpacked over 10,000 miles. She’s a gear reviewer and a gear expert. What are her ‘go to’ pieces of gear after years of use. And how do these big companies like Clever Hiker process gear reviews in the first…

  • How to Find Bigfoot with MIKE WANDERS

    September 21, 2026 · 51 min

    Mike Wanders has been searching for bigfoot for years and he knows what he’s talking about. He’ll tell everyone his 3 best tips for finding Sasquatch while Carl runs his 3 creative, but novice ideas, by him as well. Also, what is Mike’s…

  • Only 1% of Backpackers Can Do These 10 Things

    September 14, 2026 · 34 min

    Only 1% can do these 10 things that Jesse and Carl have observed over the years. And they’re not all good. Which skills, abilities, knowledge, efficiencies and gear do you have from this list? And what did they miss? Some of the Topics…

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

    September 10, 2026 · 49 min

    What does a professional mountain guide have to say to her clients to correct bad habits? Sunny Stroeer – premier adventurer – shares the 3 most common pieces of advice she has to reteach members of her backpacking crew. Some of the…

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

    September 7, 2026 · 54 min

    What are the 6 biggest fears you’re still packing? And what are you really afraid of? Alex Hatlevig joins the show to discuss the useless and semi-useless gear in your packs and what you can do or bring instead. Also, there are 3 things…

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About the show

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.