Podcast Episodes
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Episode 278
Derek and Carl discuss the new gear from some of the biggest backpacking companies. Carl had a chance to sit down with reps from various brands to he…
2 years ago
'I Tried Hiking the Triple Crown With a 3 LB Base Weight' with SAM CARTER (Bonus Thursday)
Episode 277
Sam ‘Shade’ Carter joins the show to discuss one of the most interesting backpacking stories we’ve heard to date. He’s 21 years old. His goal was the…
2 years ago
Insider Trip Planning Cheat Codes for Permits, Gear & More!
Episode 276
Derek and Carl discuss legit trip planning and gear tips that are helpful, controversial, and, sometimes, questionable. Are these the cheat codes you…
2 years ago
JOHN KELLEY: 7 Pieces of Gear We HATED...But Now We LIKE!
Episode 275
John Kelley from The Backpacking Podcast joins the show as a guest host to discuss backpacking gear we used to hate, but now we like. Carl accuses Jo…
2 years ago
FROZEN: Gear Hacks, Ultralight Tips, Top Luxury Items, Hit More Trail Miles & More!
Episode 274
‘Frozen’ from Frozen’s Outdoor Adventures joins the show to discuss an array of relevant backpacking topics. As an Appalachian Trail thru hiking vete…
2 years ago
JOE ROBINET: ‘You Need to Know These 3 Bushcraft Skills. Period’
Episode 273
Epic bushcraft expert Joe Robinet joins the show! What are the 3 essential bushcraft skills every outdoorsperson should know? Joe will tell you. And …
2 years, 1 month ago
10 Terrible Pieces of Advice by Backpacking "Experts" + Surprise Guest!
Episode 272
Derek and Carl discuss some of the nonsense backpacking advice that’s lingering around the internet, or in your local gear store. Carl sites specific…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Amazing Race's Todd & Ashlie (Bonus Thursday)
Episode 271
This is a rare second episode this week! Todd & Ashlie Martin from the current season of the Amazing Race join the show to discuss some of the life c…
2 years, 1 month ago
CRIS 'HIKING GUY' HAZZARD: Listen to This Before You Buy or Use an SOS Device!
Episode 270
Backpacking Tech Gear Expert Cris ‘Hiking Guy’ Hazzard joins the show to discuss the latest and greatest GPS locator beacon devices. Are phones rival…
2 years, 1 month ago
JUSTIN OUTDOORS: Serious Red Flags for Ultralight Gear. BEWARE!
Episode 269
Backpacking Gear Expert Justin Outdoors joins the show to discuss red flags for popular ultralight backpacking gear that he consistently recommends. …
2 years, 1 month ago