Outdoor adventure filmmaker Chris Smead joins the show to discuss backpacking gear that we both loved…and now leave behind (or sell on eBay). You may know Chris from the movie ‘Highline’ or from some of his amazing documentary projects. Chris always brings a positive and creative spin to the topic anytime he’s on the show.

Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode:

-Backpacking gear that’s becoming obsolete

-Backpacking gear we now leave behind

-Alternative backpacking gear options that are simply better

Find all of Chris Smead’s films and projects here!

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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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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

What are the deadliest trails on Earth? What makes them so dangerous? And how do we defeat them? Rest assured the B&B podcast has the answers and cheat codes for these challenging hikes. Ben McAuliffe joins the show to weigh in on this conversation.

Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode:

-The deadliest trails on earth

-Trip Planning

-Backpacking gear and tips to overcome them

Check out our lates video – ‘How to go Super Duper Ultralight’

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

Who is the worst backpacker of all time? What are the characteristics of a terrible backpacker? This is not a fitness-shaming discussion. These are real attributes, from real people (including the hosts) that need to be stopped at all costs. Or at least they needed to be made fun of. Ben McAuliffe joins the show to weigh in on this conversation.

Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode:

-Packing for a trip

-Trip Planning

-Backpacking Blunders

Check out the Worst Backpacker Video

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

Grim Granite (Gordon Crum) joins the show to discuss how to survive a zombie apocalypse…while backpacking. As a survival expert who has actually been on the show ‘Doomsday Preppers’, Gordon is more than prepared to have a semi-serious and humorous discussion about this scenario. Even though this episode is mostly just for fun, Gordon shares quite a bit of helpful information that will get your gears turning.

Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode:

-Survival Gear

-Weird Survival Gear

-Essential Survival Skills That Everyone Needs

-Survival Luxury Items

Check out Grim Granite’s Awesome YouTube Channel

Check out Gordon’s new channel, Excursions with Grim

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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

On this Throwback Thursday episode Derek, Carl and Tupperware Mike discuss the small essentials. How big should your knife be? Are portable batteries becoming a necessary part of backpacking?

Topics Discussed

-Best Backpacking Gear

-Backpacking Gear List

-Best Hiking Gear

-Backpacking for beginners to advanced hikers

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Justin Outdoors joins the show to discuss how to upgrade a gear setup and shave weight with $150. Just how much weight can you reduce with $150 these days? Let’s find out from the best gear expert going.

Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode:

-Reducing pack weight

-Budget Backpacking Gear

-The best backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents & more

-Using Pack Wizard to shop for the perfect piece of gear

Check out Justin Outdoors’ Awesome YouTube Channel!

Check out Pack Wizard – one of the most useful tools in shopping for gear

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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

It's time to talk bears: the controversy of hanging food, how to avoid bear canisters, bear attacks, running from bears, chasing bears, and much, much more! Ben McAuliffe joins the show to co-host and provide his own “insight”. Please bear with us.

Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode:

-The controversy of hanging food

-Bear Canisters

-Bear Spray

-Bear Attacks

We referenced Steven Smith’s video in this episode

Gear Review – Astral Shoes TR1 Mesh

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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

Shug joins the show to talk about everything from hammocks to spam to trail food ideology. If you know Shug then you know there's never a dull moment in this interview!

Some Topics Discussed Include:

-Backpacking Gear

-Backpacking Hammocks

-Backpacking Food

-Calling Search and Rescue

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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

New gear from the future, innovative updates and fun new snacks round out the discussion from this year’s Outdoor Retailer Show. Tupperware Mike and Jendiana join Carl to discuss all of these great gear items and stories behind various companies on site!

Some of the companies discussed in this week’s episode:

-Enlightened Equipment

-Scratch Labs

-Outdoor Element

-Gnara (Women’s Specific Pants): (Use BACKPACKING20 for 20% off)

-Grim Granite YouTube Channel

-Hardside Hydration (Swig Rig)

-Claros Farms (Freeze Dried Fruit)

-SALTT (Electrolyte Powder)

-WrightSocks

-Dark Energy (Rechargeable Batteries)

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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

In the Season 7 Finale, Derek and Carl discuss the exact gear they plan to bring for the Desolation Wilderness July trip. And this trivia is one you won’t want to miss!

If you’re interested in any of the gear discussed, it helps our podcast!

Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag

Mystery Ranch Radix

Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad

Katadyn BeFree

Black Diamond Spot

Helinox Chair Zero

Big Agnes Copper Spur

Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes

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