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139 - 10 Splurge Areas That Might Improve Your Trip
Episode 139
It's not all about going ultralight. And, to be honest, most of us don't. So, what's worth splurging on regarding weight and cost? Derek and Carl dis…
4 years, 10 months ago
138 - The Danger Zone
Episode 138
What is one of the most dangerous places to travel when out on a mountainous backpacking trip? And how do you handle the curveballs that might be thr…
4 years, 10 months ago
137 - TAYSON WHITTAKER: ”Advice” For Escaping the Fashion Police
Episode 137
Derek and Carl explore some different clothing options for the trail and make suggestions for some that you can leave behind. Derek suggests he's wil…
4 years, 11 months ago
136 - Love It, Ditch It, or Mooch It? (AKA: Offend Everyone Vol. 2)
Episode 136
In this second version of the 'love it or ditch it' series, Derek and Carl explore a number of new items. One of them leads to an old story that's ne…
4 years, 11 months ago
135 - Help Your Achy Breaky Body
Episode 135
Derek and Carl dive into strategies to reduce the dreaded day 2 soreness. Carl even has a solution to completely prevent backpacking soreness. Also, …
4 years, 11 months ago
134 - Solutions for 6 Trip Saboteurs You Might Encounter
Episode 134
Derek and Carl have had their fair share of trip failures. Some are unavoidable or unpredictable but the 6 characters outlined in this episode you've…
4 years, 11 months ago
133 - DAN BECKER: ’Gear I Wish I Bought Sooner’
Episode 133
Famous Youtuber Dan Becker joins the show to discuss gear choices he wish he bought sooner based upon a series of videos he's put out over the last c…
5 years ago
132 - Debunking 6 Trail Myths You Might Believe
Episode 132
Derek and Carl explore some common beliefs/sayings/wisdom that revolves around backcountry travel and challenge the validity of each. Carl thinks his…
5 years ago
131 - A Game-changing Stove, Adventure Revenge & a Mystery...Solved!!!
Episode 131
Derek and Carl discuss a new stove on the market that might help you out (especially in the long run). What is adventure revenge? And Carl has come u…
5 years ago
130 - Dear Derek (A Marginal Advice Episode)
Episode 130
Fellow adventurers from across the nation and beyond submitted a number of backpacking related questions to the podcast seeking the advice and wisdom…
5 years ago