10 LIES the "Backpacking Experts" Told You
About this episode
Carl and Jesse discuss 10 common lies told by backpacking experts that hikers should stop believing.
Who are these “backpacking experts” that are telling us lies? And have what lies have we believed that should be cleared up? Jesse and Carl discuss 10 lies from a variety of sources that we should all stop believing. From backpacking gear to reviews to secret agendas to items you “have to” bring.
People in this episode
Host: Carl Mandrioli
Guest: Jesse
Topics covered
- backpacking lies
- gear misconceptions
- expert advice
- hiking tips
- backpacking reviews
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Backpacking Experts
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