# Thru-Hikers vs. REAL BACKPACKERS with Vince Strawbridge (Bonus Thursday)

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Podcast: [Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and-adventure-show-9316)
Published: 2026-05-28T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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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