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Real Gear From Big Companies That Never Made it Market
Episode 318
Over the course of the year Carl asked representatives from various backpacking companies 1 question: what is one piece of gear that you developed th…
1 year, 5 months ago
TRUE CRIME: The Backpacking Heist
Episode 317
This is a unique look at a true crime story that involved both a heist and a very long backpacking trip. You’ve seen (or heard) dramatic true crime t…
1 year, 5 months ago
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: 6 Challenges We Dare You to Complete
Episode 316
Ben and Carl have concocted 6 backpacking missions that they dare you to complete. They’ve put some gear on the line if you can put together some tri…
1 year, 6 months ago
Your Worst Case Scenario Survival Guide (BONUS THURSDAY!)
Episode 315
You’re not going to get eaten by a mountain lion or mauled by a bear (at least statistically speaking). So, what are the worst case scenarios you mig…
1 year, 6 months ago
ALISHA of TERRADRIFT: My 8LB Base Weight Will Knock Your Socks Off!
Episode 314
Alisha from Terradrift joins the show to talk about gear decisions, having a very low base weight, gear sacrifices and advice for Carl regarding priv…
1 year, 6 months ago
Controversial Backpacking Gear: Are These Useful or Useless?
Episode 313
Some people love this gear while others would never, ever bring it along. What are the controversial pieces of backpacking gear Carl and, guest host,…
1 year, 6 months ago
6 Reasons Why You Should STOP Ultralight Backpacking
Episode 312
Ultralight backpacking has been the rage since the 90s. But you should stop ultralight backpacking. We’ll give you 6 reasons why.
Some of the topics d…
1 year, 6 months ago
ROWAN SMITH: 3 Tips That Will Make You FASTER...Immediately
Episode 311
Adventure athlete, podcast host and friend of the show Rowan Smith checks in and is ready to help you get faster on the trail. He’s got 3 tips that y…
1 year, 6 months ago
CHRIS SMEAD: Gear We LOVED...and Now We Don't
Episode 310
Outdoor adventure filmmaker Chris Smead joins the show to discuss backpacking gear that we both loved…and now leave behind (or sell on eBay). You may…
1 year, 6 months ago
The 6 Deadliest Trails on Earth...and the Cheat Codes to Defeat Them
Episode 309
What are the deadliest trails on Earth? What makes them so dangerous? And how do we defeat them? Rest assured the B&B podcast has the answers and che…
1 year, 7 months ago