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10 LIES the "Backpacking Experts" Told You
Episode 444
Who are these “backpacking experts” that are telling us lies? And have what lies have we believed that should be cleared up? Jesse and Carl discuss 1…
3 months, 1 week ago
Thru-Hikers vs. REAL BACKPACKERS with Vince Strawbridge (Bonus Thursday)
Episode 443
Vince Strawbridge joins the show to debate this very issue. Carl and Vince make strong accusations at one another in this semi-heated debate.
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We Tested the NEWEST, Most POPULAR Packs. Which One is BEST?
Episode 442
We’ve got the latest, greatest, most popular packs and we’ll tell you which ones are worth investing in, who they’re best for and our personal experi…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
ERIC HANSON: REI's Best Selling Gear - What Passes? What Fails?
Episode 441
TV host, YouTuber Eric Hanson joins the show to discuss REI’s best-selling gear. Which items will he bring on future trips that will earn a ‘pass’ an…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
10 Ways to Go Super Duper Extra Ultralight Backpacking w/ Brad 'Crow' Felton
Episode 440
If you’ve heard all of the ultralight backpacking tips out there, then this episode is for you! We’ve got 10 super duper extra ultralight hacks that …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
How Much Weight Can You Shave with $150? with JUSTIN OUTDOORS (Throwback Thursday)
Episode 439
Justin Outdoors joins the show to discuss how to upgrade a gear setup and shave weight with $150. Just how much weight can you reduce with $150 these…
4 months ago
Get Out of Camp in 30 MINUTES! Here's How!
Episode 438
How do you go from waking up to on the trail in 30 minutes? Carl will tell you how. Why could this be a bad idea? Jesse will tell you that too. Who’s…
4 months ago
2026 *NEW* Backpacking Gear You Should Check Out! with DEVIN ASHBY
Episode 437
Devin, from Backcountry Exposure, joins the show to discuss 10 new pieces of 2026 backpacking gear including: sleeping bags, a sleeping pad, a backpa…
4 months, 1 week ago
Why You SLEEP LIKE TRASH in the Backcountry (and How to Fix It!) with Mowser (Bonus Thursday)
Episode 436
Mowser joins the show from Tasmania to break down why you sleep like trash in the backcountry. He gives a step-by-step guide to give you the best opp…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Your BACKPACKING IQ Over 100? Find Out Now!
Episode 435
Can you answer these 10 questions/scenarios correctly (or mostly correctly) to show that you’ve got a backpacking IQ over 100? And do you agree with …
4 months, 2 weeks ago