Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show

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’ and which does he ‘fail’? And Carl, of course, will weigh in with his own opinions. Eric also shares some very compelling stories from a wide variety of adventures – including his brush with the law.

Some of the Topics Discussed

-REI’s Best-Selling Backpacking Gear

-Ultralight Backpacking Gear Alternatives

-Showdown in court with the National Park System

Check out Eric Hanson’s Awesome YouTube Channel!

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected]

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Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

 

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Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

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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 will shave pounds off of your pack. Brad ‘Crow’ Felton joins me in discussing ideas you’ve simply never heard of.

Some of the Topics Discussed

-Ultralight Backpacking Gear

-Ultralight Backpacking Strategies

-Weird Ideas

Follow Crow on his awesome YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected]

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content.

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Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

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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 days? Let’s find out from the best gear expert going.

Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode:

-Reducing pack weight

-Budget Backpacking Gear

-The best backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents & more

-Using Pack Wizard to shop for the perfect piece of gear

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected]

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content.

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Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast

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Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com

Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

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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 morning routine is better? And Carl and Jesse also debate whether Outdoor Vitals is a premium brand (like it says) or not.

Some of the Topics Discussed

-Efficient Backpacking Strategies and Skills

-Backpacking Gear that has straight up broken

-Outdoor Vitals Gear: Premium or Mid Level

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected]

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content.

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Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast

Email: [email protected]

Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com

Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

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Devin, from Backcountry Exposure, joins the show to discuss 10 new pieces of 2026 backpacking gear including: sleeping bags, a sleeping pad, a backpack, tents, a stove, etc. Which ones are worth the investment? Which ones might end up on the clearance rack?

Some of the Gear Discussed

-Bear Vault BV One

-Nemo Eclipse

-MSR Hubba Hubba HD Tent

-Mountain Hardwear Ghoul 20 Sleeping Bag

-Outdoor Vitals Zulu Jacket

-Jetboil Java 1.8L

-Baffin Bruce Mid Boots

Check out Devin’s lineup of gear: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/ditty-bag-by-backcountry-exposure?_pos=1&_sid=e3e8612b3&_ss=r

Check out Backcountry Exposure, Devin’s awesome YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BackcountryExposure

If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected]

The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here!

Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market!

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content.

To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…

Facebook

Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast

Email: [email protected]

Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com

Our Favorite Gear

Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt

Sleeping Bag: Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul

Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro

Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD

Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet 

Sleeping Pad: Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree

Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie

Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot

PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch

Down Jacket: Zulu Jacket

 

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.