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.

Some of Topics Discussed

-Sleeping Bag Nonsense

-Gear Reviews You Can’t Trust

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