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

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.

Copyright: © Copyright Carl Mandrioli

Latest Episodes:

40 - What kind of TRAIL Character are you? Oct 19, 2018

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Some companies spend thousands of dollars to learn about their employees' personalities. Derek and Carl have an easier, cheaper way to determine what kind of person you are (specifically, your trail character). Narrowing it to just 8 questions, Carl designed a test that highlights the best and worst of our trail personalities. And...it's probably just as accurate as the rest of the personality tests out there.

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39 - Drama in the Backcountry Oct 12, 2018

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Most of us go out into the wild to get away from it all, reset, gain perspective, etc. However, when we bring or encounter other people, inevitably there is going to be some drama. Derek and Carl have had fun creating scenarios in various episodes, but this one explores legitmate situations that either Derek or Carl (or both) have actually experienced over the years -- sometimes more than once. What are the best ways to handle these situations? Derek gives it a crack. How were these situations handled in the moment? Not always what you'd expect.

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38 - Sneaky/Devious Ways to Shave Weight Oct 05, 2018

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You can spend hundreds of dollars to shave a weigh pounds from your pack OR you can listen to this episode and shave weight for free! Who carries the trash, how to reduce your food load, how to avoid bringing redundant items, and more are discussed in this weight saving episode. Also, we include our first audio file listener question...and it's a good one!

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37 - How to Poop in the Woods & More of Derek’s Favorite Topics Sep 28, 2018

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If you've been listening to the podcast long enough then you know that Derek brings up 'going to the bathroom in the woods' all too frequently. In this episode we embrace the topic. While Carl tries to make it relevant to trail life with tips and tricks, Derek is more interested in one's general digestive health. Derek also brings up some of his other favorite topics like backcountry games and off-trail hiking. Also discussed are video saboteurs, leave no trace guidelines for peeing, and what happens if a Moose approaches you when you're going #2.

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36 - Can You Pass the Trail Lingo Test? Sep 21, 2018

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Do you know your trail lingo? There is a lot of verbage out there that is unique to the hiking community. Some are more common thru-hiker conversations, some if you're simply an experienced backpacker, and some...frankly, Derek and Carl had never heard of. Who comes up with these terms? Derek and Carl try to create a couple of their own. In this episode you can score yourself at the "Trail Lingo Test" to see how you measure up.

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35 - You’re Never Too Old to Learn (or Relearn) Something Sep 14, 2018

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Welcome to Season 2!!! In the season opener, Derek and Carl recap some things learned and relearned from their July trip. How important are group dynamics to backpacking? Is it ever too early to pack? Why is there always somebody who tries to compromise the plan? Does Derek know how to dry out his shoes and socks with a campfire? How many blisters did Carl get from wearing cotton socks through multiple rain storms? What happens when a ranger catches you carrying too few bear canisters? All these questions (and more) are addressed in one way or another.

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34 - TAYSON WHITTAKER: The Future of Ultralight Backpacking Aug 24, 2018

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In the final "between-the-seasons" episode Derek and Carl are joined by Tayson Whittaker from Outdoor Vitals. The main topics on the table include ultralight vs. comfort, ultralight vs. cost, down vs. synthetic, and...Luke Skywalker's real ability to survive a night with dead Tauntaun insulation.

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33 - On the Trail 2018 Jul 20, 2018

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In the second of three "between seasons" episodes, Derek and Carl are in the midst of their annual trip. From inside their 4 man tent, they give a brief rundown of a variety of trail topics. Can one be too ultralight? Is it okay for the fittest member of a group to have the lightest pack? Is carrying a sword in a lightning storm wise? These are just some of the questions addressed by the crew.

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32 - How to Bring the High Maintenance Folk Jun 22, 2018

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In this "between seasons" episode, Derek and Carl address taking kids, teenagers and pretty much anybody who would be considered high maintenance. If you are a kid, have kids, are going to have kids, or plan to take your grandkids, there should be quite a bit of helpful information provided. Carl also has interesting (and questionable) backpacking rite of passage and Derek dives in to his favorite subject as well.

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31 - The Six Conflicts of Backpacking May 31, 2018

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This is the Season Finale!!! Derek and Carl do a play on the literary conflicts by applying them to backpacking. Strangely, they all fit in one way or another. Carl interviews a special guest for one of the conflict topics. Also, what's in store for this podcast in the months to come? That is discussed.

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