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59 - Is Celebrity Bushcraft a Joke?
Episode 59
No doubt many of these celebrities know their stuff, but are some of them giving straight up bad advice? Derek and Carl weigh in on a couple of these…
7 years ago
58 - Can Derek Plan a Backpacking Trip?
Episode 58
Trip planning can be an art form. And it isn't for everybody. But is it for Derek? Carl challenges Derek to plan a specific trip for a group of peopl…
7 years ago
57 - Can Bears Make Ice Cream?
Episode 57
Derek and Carl react to the information regarding bear canisters provided by Ranger Rick Sanger. They break down his arguments and provide "research"…
7 years ago
56 - RANGER RICK SANGER: The Ultimate Bear Discussion
Episode 56
Over the course of the first two seasons Carl and Derek (mainly Carl) have challenged some wilderness regulations--especially related to bears. This …
7 years ago
55 - Rite of Passage
Episode 55
How come America does not have rites of passage for men and women? And is it really all that important? Derek and Carl explore the journey from adole…
7 years, 1 month ago
54 - Don’t Desert Dessert in the Desert
Episode 54
The desert is an oft overlooked wilderness area. But it's a place of real beauty and it can extend your backpacking season if you prefer warm weather…
7 years, 1 month ago
53 - MORE Tips, Tricks & MORE Hijinks!
Episode 53
Can penny water keep bugs away? Can sheet metal screws help with traction? In this episode, Derek and Carl are joined by guest host, Steve, as they c…
7 years, 1 month ago
52 - Trail Characters...The Dark Side
Episode 52
This episode could also easily be called "Don't Be That Guy/Gal." Pulling from experiences (some of them personal), Derek and Carl identify a handful…
7 years, 1 month ago
51 - BUZZ BURRELL: Fastest Known Time
Episode 51
Trail legend Buzz Burrell joins Derek and Carl in this episode to discuss a growing movement based upon the Fastest Known Time website. Do average (o…
7 years, 1 month ago
50 - The Backpacking Darwin Awards
Episode 50
While the real Darwin Awards involve poking fun at others' misfortunate deaths, the Backpacking and Blisters version pokes fun at others' misfortunat…
7 years, 2 months ago