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

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Official site: https://bleav.com/shows/backpacking-and-blisters/
Author: Bleav + Carl Mandrioli
Episodes: 445

## Resource

Backpacking and hiking tips and tales...with a sense of humor. This is your one-stop show for backpacking, hiking and adventure entertainment. From backpacking gear to the trail situations you will encounter to popular guests, this podcast will deliver. Derek and Carl will hit on all of the backpacking and hiking topics you want with decades of good (and horrendous) experience.

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## Episodes
- [10 LIES the "Backpacking Experts" Told You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/10-lies-the-backpacking-experts-told-you) — 2026-06-01T08:00:00+00:00
- [Thru-Hikers vs. REAL BACKPACKERS with Vince Strawbridge (Bonus Thursday)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/thru-hikers-vs-real-backpackers-with-vince-strawbridge-bonus-thursday) — 2026-05-28T08:00:00+00:00
- [We Tested the NEWEST, Most POPULAR Packs. Which One is BEST?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/we-tested-the-newest-most-popular-packs-which-one-is-best) — 2026-05-25T08:00:00+00:00
- [ERIC HANSON: REI's Best Selling Gear - What Passes? What Fails?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/eric-hanson-rei-s-best-selling-gear-what-passes-what-fails) — 2026-05-18T08:00:00+00:00
- [10 Ways to Go Super Duper Extra Ultralight Backpacking w/ Brad 'Crow' Felton](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/10-ways-to-go-super-duper-extra-ultralight-backpacking-w-brad-crow-felton) — 2026-05-11T08:00:00+00:00
- [How Much Weight Can You Shave with $150? with JUSTIN OUTDOORS (Throwback Thursday)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/how-much-weight-can-you-shave-with-150-with-justin-outdoors-throwback-thursday) — 2026-05-07T08:00:00+00:00
- [Get Out of Camp in 30 MINUTES! Here's How!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/get-out-of-camp-in-30-minutes-here-s-how) — 2026-05-04T08:00:00+00:00
- [2026 *NEW* Backpacking Gear You Should Check Out! with DEVIN ASHBY](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/2026-new-backpacking-gear-you-should-check-out-with-devin-ashby) — 2026-04-27T08:00:00+00:00
- [Why You SLEEP LIKE TRASH in the Backcountry (and How to Fix It!) with Mowser (Bonus Thursday)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/why-you-sleep-like-trash-in-the-backcountry-and-how-to-fix-it-with-mowser-bonus-thursday) — 2026-04-23T08:00:00+00:00
- [Is Your BACKPACKING IQ Over 100? Find Out Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/is-your-backpacking-iq-over-100-find-out-now) — 2026-04-20T08:00:00+00:00
- [JON CONTI: Top Luxury Items for the LAZY Backpacker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/jon-conti-top-luxury-items-for-the-lazy-backpacker) — 2026-04-13T08:00:00+00:00
- [5 Pro Tips Gear Stores Tell OVERLOADED Backpackers with COACH Marion Outdoors (Bonus Thursday!)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/5-pro-tips-gear-stores-tell-overloaded-backpackers-with-coach-marion-outdoors-bonus-thursday) — 2026-04-09T08:00:00+00:00
- [GLEN VAN PESKI: Gossamer Gear Owner's 3 Unorthodox Ultralight Strategies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/glen-van-peski-gossamer-gear-owner-s-3-unorthodox-ultralight-strategies) — 2026-04-06T08:00:00+00:00
- [8 Ways Trip Planners Get the SHAFT with JOHN KELLEY](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/8-ways-trip-planners-get-the-shaft-with-john-kelley) — 2026-03-30T08:00:00+00:00
- [JEFF PELLETIER: Controversial Gear Decisions For The Last Great Adventure (Throwback Thursday)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/jeff-pelletier-controversial-gear-decisions-for-the-last-great-adventure-throwback-thursday) — 2026-03-26T08:00:00+00:00
- [STOP Bringing These 6 Pieces of Gear You Never Use!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/stop-bringing-these-6-pieces-of-gear-you-never-use) — 2026-03-23T08:00:00+00:00
- [Beginning Backpackers: BUY THIS GEAR!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/beginning-backpackers-buy-this-gear) — 2026-03-16T08:00:00+00:00
- [6 Gear Trends That Are DISRUPTING Hiking This Year with CHRIS CAGE (Bonus Thursday)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/6-gear-trends-that-are-disrupting-hiking-this-year-with-chris-cage-bonus-thursday) — 2026-03-12T08:00:00+00:00
- [Top 10 Most OVERPACKED Gear You Need to Stop Bringing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/top-10-most-overpacked-gear-you-need-to-stop-bringing) — 2026-03-09T08:00:00+00:00
- [DARWIN: Watch Out! 3 Gear FAILURES You Need to Know!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/darwin-watch-out-3-gear-failures-you-need-to-know) — 2026-03-02T09:00:00+00:00
- [7 Hikes YOU Should DO Before YOU DIE! with MIKE WANDERS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/7-hikes-you-should-do-before-you-die-with-mike-wanders) — 2026-02-23T09:00:00+00:00
- [JOE ROBINET: 'You Need to Know These 3 Bushcraft Skills. Period.' (Throwback Thursday)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/joe-robinet-you-need-to-know-these-3-bushcraft-skills-period-throwback-thursday) — 2026-02-19T09:00:00+00:00
- [8 Laws Backpackers Break (Without Getting Caught)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/8-laws-backpackers-break-without-getting-caught) — 2026-02-16T09:00:00+00:00
- [DIXIE: The BEST (and Worst) Gear After 10 Years](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/dixie-the-best-and-worst-gear-after-10-years) — 2026-02-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [10 BAFFLING Rookie Mistakes YOU Might Be Making](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316/10-baffling-rookie-mistakes-you-might-be-making) — 2026-02-02T09:00:00+00:00

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