Steven Smith from My Life Outdoors joins the show for some legit gear talk. He dares you to find better gear for less. And he will even give you an 11% discount if you buy the items on his list. He also shares one the biggest gear scams currently going.

Some of the topics discussed:

-Ultralight Backpacking Gear

-Budget Backpacking Gear

-Best Backpacking Backpack

-Gear Scams

Check out Steven Smith’s Daring Video

Gear Review: Stowaway Gourmet Freeze Dried Meals

GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content.

Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast!

To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…

Facebook:

Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast

Email: [email protected]

Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com

Audio Version of the Podcast on your favorite apps and here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backpacking-blisters-a-hiking-backpacking-and/id1309369783

Check out Rowan's Awesome Podcast: Training for Trekking Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-training-for-trekking-podcast/id1461729348

Help support our podcast at no extra cost to you by clicking on any links below if you’re in the market for some new gear! Any purchases you make will support our show at no extra cost to you!

Our Favorite Gear

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