Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
by Carl Mandrioli, Bleav
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12 Signs You Don't Know What You're Doing on a Backpacking Trip
Jun 22, 2026
Unknown duration
DAN DURSTON: Harsh Truths Behind the Ultralight Gear You're Buying
Jun 15, 2026
Unknown duration
6 Reasons Your Bucket List Trip Will Fail w/ Rob Pelton (Throwback Thursday)
Jun 11, 2026
48m 29s
10 Backpacking EXPERTS Share the BEST Meals (Darwin, Dixie, Hanson, Ashby, Coach & More!)
Jun 8, 2026
27m 17s
10 LIES the "Backpacking Experts" Told You
Jun 1, 2026
47m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/22/26 |  12 Signs You Don't Know What You're Doing on a Backpacking Trip | Have you seen some weird stuff out on the trail like we have? We’ve got 12 signs that you (or somebody you know) simply doesn’t know what they’re doing. And don’t worry, we’ve got the solutions to overcome these odd situations. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 |  DAN DURSTON: Harsh Truths Behind the Ultralight Gear You're Buying | Dan Durston joins the show to discuss the harsh truths behind the ultralight gear you’re buying. This is a real behind-the-scenes look at how the gear industry really works. There are a lot of misconceptions, lies and false accusations out there. Durston tries to shed some light in these dark places. Also, Jesse and Carl pitch Dan on the next great piece of Durston Gear. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 |  6 Reasons Your Bucket List Trip Will Fail w/ Rob Pelton (Throwback Thursday)✨ | bucket list tripstravel failures+3 | Rob Pelton | Backpacking & BlistersCanadian computer hackers | — | bucket listtravel+5 | — | 48m 29s | |
| 6/8/26 |  10 Backpacking EXPERTS Share the BEST Meals (Darwin, Dixie, Hanson, Ashby, Coach & More!)✨ | backpacking mealsoutdoor cooking+3 | DarwinDixie+3 | Backpacking & Blisters | — | backpackingmeals+3 | — | 27m 17s | |
| 6/1/26 |  10 LIES the "Backpacking Experts" Told You✨ | backpacking liesgear misconceptions+3 | Jesse | Backpacking Experts | — | backpackinghiking+5 | — | 47m 55s | |
| 5/28/26 |  Thru-Hikers vs. REAL BACKPACKERS with Vince Strawbridge (Bonus Thursday)✨ | thru-hikingbackpacking+3 | Vince Strawbridge | — | — | thru-hikersbackpackers+3 | — | 39m 26s | |
| 5/25/26 |  We Tested the NEWEST, Most POPULAR Packs. Which One is BEST?✨ | hiking gearbackpacking packs+3 | Michael | DurstonZpacks+3 | — | backpacking packsgear testing+6 | — | 43m 48s | |
| 5/18/26 |  ERIC HANSON: REI's Best Selling Gear - What Passes? What Fails?✨ | gear reviewhiking+3 | Eric Hanson | REI | — | REIgear review+3 | — | 46m 23s | |
| 5/11/26 |  10 Ways to Go Super Duper Extra Ultralight Backpacking w/ Brad 'Crow' Felton✨ | ultralight backpackinghiking tips+3 | Brad 'Crow' Felton | — | — | ultralight backpackingbackpacking tips+3 | — | 35m 56s | |
| 5/7/26 |  How Much Weight Can You Shave with $150? with JUSTIN OUTDOORS (Throwback Thursday)✨ | gear upgradeweight reduction+3 | Justin Outdoors | — | — | backpackinggear setup+3 | — | 57m 32s | |
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| 5/4/26 |  Get Out of Camp in 30 MINUTES! Here's How!✨ | campingmorning routine+3 | Jesse | Outdoor Vitals | — | campinghiking+3 | — | 42m 34s | |
| 4/27/26 |  2026 *NEW* Backpacking Gear You Should Check Out! with DEVIN ASHBY✨ | backpacking gear2026 products+3 | Devin Ashby | sleeping bagssleeping pad+4 | — | backpacking gear2026+5 | — | 41m 05s | |
| 4/23/26 |  Why You SLEEP LIKE TRASH in the Backcountry (and How to Fix It!) with Mowser (Bonus Thursday)✨ | sleepbackcountry+3 | Mowser | backpacking app | Tasmania | sleep qualitybackpacking app+2 | — | 32m 33s | |
| 4/20/26 |  Is Your BACKPACKING IQ Over 100? Find Out Now!✨ | backpackinghiking+2 | — | — | — | backpacking IQquiz+1 | — | 39m 18s | |
| 4/13/26 |  JON CONTI: Top Luxury Items for the LAZY Backpacker✨ | luxury itemsbackpacking+2 | JON CONTI | — | — | lazy backpackertrail time+2 | — | 46m 19s | |
| 4/9/26 |  5 Pro Tips Gear Stores Tell OVERLOADED Backpackers with COACH Marion Outdoors (Bonus Thursday!)✨ | gear swappingbackpacking tips+2 | Coach Marion | backpacking gearhiking equipment+3 | Appalachian Trail | Appalachian Trailbackpacking gear+1 | — | 39m 39s | |
| 4/6/26 |  GLEN VAN PESKI: Gossamer Gear Owner's 3 Unorthodox Ultralight Strategies✨ | ultralight backpackinghiking strategies+1 | GLEN VAN PESKI | Gossamer Gear | — | Gossamer Gearbackpacking tips+1 | — | 40m 15s | |
| 3/30/26 |  8 Ways Trip Planners Get the SHAFT with JOHN KELLEY✨ | trip planningbackpacking+2 | JOHN KELLEY | — | — | wisdomcommon sense+2 | — | 37m 35s | |
| 3/26/26 |  JEFF PELLETIER: Controversial Gear Decisions For The Last Great Adventure (Throwback Thursday)✨ | gear decisionsultralight strategies+1 | JEFF PELLETIER | ultralight gear | — | weight shavingbackpacking gear+1 | — | 41m 14s | |
| 3/23/26 |  STOP Bringing These 6 Pieces of Gear You Never Use!✨ | gearbackpacking+2 | — | — | — | unused gearweight reduction+1 | — | 34m 58s | |
| 3/16/26 |  Beginning Backpackers: BUY THIS GEAR!✨ | backpackinggear+1 | — | backpacking gear | — | budget gearmid level gear+2 | — | 50m 15s | |
| 3/12/26 |  6 Gear Trends That Are DISRUPTING Hiking This Year with CHRIS CAGE (Bonus Thursday)✨ | gear trendshiking+2 | CHRIS CAGE | Greenbelly MealsYouTube | — | sleeping padsfood+2 | — | 37m 43s | |
| 3/9/26 |  Top 10 Most OVERPACKED Gear You Need to Stop Bringing | Derek and Carl discuss the top 10 most overpacked items for backpacking. This is not only from personal experience but also from what they continue to see on trail and online. If you want to lighten your load and become and ultralight backpacker, this could be the first step. Are you bringing any gear that makes this list? | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 |  DARWIN: Watch Out! 3 Gear FAILURES You Need to Know! | Darwin on the Trail joins the show to discuss 3 gear failures he experienced while in Gates of the Arctic National Park. What caused him to chuck one of those pieces of gear into the wilderness? He also shares some unexpected challenges that made this trip epic but extremely difficult. Also, what’s new from Evolved Supply? | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 |  7 Hikes YOU Should DO Before YOU DIE! with MIKE WANDERS | Mike Wanders joins the show to help highlight 7 hikes (or backpacking trips) you have to do…before you die. These are the best hiking locations that we have collectively experienced. Trail challenges, permit strategies and general warnings will all be part of the conversation. | — | ||||||
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1 placement across 1 market.