John Kelley joins the show discuss backpacking gear companies that are ripping you off. Which products are you overpaying for? And what are some reasonable alternatives?

B&B Documentary is out!

Topics Covered:

-Ultralight Backpacking Gear

-Expensive Backpacking Gear

-The Best/Worst Deals Going

Check out John Kelley’s ‘The Backpacking Podcast’

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Katadyn BeFree

Black Diamond Spot

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Big Agnes Copper Spur

Nemo Hornet

Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes

Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

Derek and Carl discuss the top 10 ways you are most likely going to die on the trail...and how to avoid them. These are based on data provided for many years. Also, Carl tries to track down the REI clerk that Derek rejected in his backpack purchasing process.

B&B Documentary is released!

Topics Covered:

-Backpacking Survival Tips

-Backpacking Gear

-Backpacking Skills and Strategies

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers.

Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!

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Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Jetboil Flash (for larger groups)

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Katadyn BeFree

Black Diamond Spot

Helinox Chair Zero

Big Agnes Copper Spur

Nemo Hornet

Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes

Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

Special forces operator, survival expert, TV star Mykel Hawke joins the show and shares 6 unexpected survival tips that you’ve likely never heard before. How do you actually fight off an attacking bear? What did Tom Hanks do wrong in Castaway? Find out on this week’s episode.

B&B Documentary (releases Wed Evening)!

Topics Covered:

-Backpacking Survival Tips

-Wild Animal Encounters

-Unexpected Survival Gear

Check out Mykel Hawke’s Survival Expertise

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Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers.

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Mystery Ranch Radix

Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)

Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Jetboil Flash (for larger groups)

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)

Katadyn BeFree

Black Diamond Spot

Helinox Chair Zero

Big Agnes Copper Spur

Nemo Hornet

Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes

Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

Derek and Carl discuss backpacking scams, lies and myths that you should beware of. Is Derek’s list really all that helpful? You be the judge. Also, how does Derek respond when somebody tries to scam him out of his bank account number? Probably not the same way you do.

Topics Covered:

-Ultralight backpacking gear

-Wild Animal Encounters

-Scams

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers.

Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!

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Mystery Ranch Radix

Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)

Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Jetboil Flash (for larger groups)

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)

Katadyn BeFree

Black Diamond Spot

Helinox Chair Zero

Big Agnes Copper Spur

Nemo Hornet

Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes

Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

The most knowledgeable backpacking gear expert, Justin Outdoors, joins the show to discuss the Ultralight Backpacking Gear Awards. Get some ideas of what to bring to lighten your load. And find out what Justin’s last nightmare was about in the lightning round!

Topics Covered:

-Ultralight backpacking gear

-Backpacks, Tents, Gadgets and more

-Backpacking mistakes

Check out the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGgI4V40qMk

Ebay Listing for the autographed Numa 45: https://www.ebay.com/itm/326392215580

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers.

Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!

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Mystery Ranch Radix

Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)

Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Jetboil Flash (for larger groups)

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)

Katadyn BeFree

Black Diamond Spot

Helinox Chair Zero

Big Agnes Copper Spur

Nemo Hornet

Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes

Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

Epic Film-maker and YouTuber Harmen Hoek joins the show on this BONUS THURSDAY! Harmen has filmed some of the most famous and most impressive trails in the world. What is the most beautiful trail? What is the toughest trail? What is the hardest permit to get? And how do you keep things dry in 100% humidity? Harmen answers these questions and much more!

Topics Covered:

-Backpacking Hacks

-The best places to go backpacking

-The worst places to go backpacking

-Trip planning tips

Watch Harmen Hoek’s latest video!

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Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers.

Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!

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Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Mystery Ranch Radix

Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)

Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Jetboil Flash (for larger groups)

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)

Katadyn BeFree

Black Diamond Spot

Helinox Chair Zero

Big Agnes Copper Spur

Nemo Hornet

Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes

Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

Derek is back after a loooong hiatus. And he’s not pulling any punches. Jumping in right where he left off, Derek and Carl discuss absolutely terrible and ridiculous backpacking that they’ve seen. Are you doing any of these? Did they miss any?

Topics Covered:

-Good Backpacking Hacks

-Terrible Backpacking Hacks

-Ultralight backpacking methods

-Wipes

Ebay Listing for the autographed Numa 45

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers.

Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!

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Our Favorite Gear

Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Mystery Ranch Radix

Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)

Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Jetboil Flash (for larger groups)

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)

Katadyn BeFree

Black Diamond Spot

Helinox Chair Zero

Big Agnes Copper Spur

Nemo Hornet

Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes

Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

Backcountry Chef Corso joins the show to give you some of the best backpacking food tips you’ve ever heard. And he continues to provide a wealth of resources on his YouTube Channel and website, Outdoor Eats. Check both of those out to level up your food game! Also, what sabotages would Chef Corso inflict and endure on the future B&B show: Backcountry Cutthroat Kitchen?

Topics Covered:

-Backpacking meals

-Backpacking Food

-Trail Snacks

-Simple ways to improve your trail experiences

Chef Corso’s YouTube Channel

Outdoor Eats

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

Teton Gear: If you’re looking for high quality gear at a great price, this is the best option for all entry to mid level backpackers.

Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet!

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Our Favorite Gear

Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Mystery Ranch Radix

Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)

Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Jetboil Flash (for larger groups)

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)

Katadyn BeFree

Black Diamond Spot

Helinox Chair Zero

Big Agnes Copper Spur

Nemo Hornet

Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes

Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers