10 Terrible Pieces of Advice by Backpacking "Experts" + Surprise Guest!

Derek and Carl discuss some of the nonsense backpacking advice that’s lingering around the internet, or in your local gear store. Carl sites specific sources that may surprise you. Derek references his ‘friends around’ as supposed experts. Either way, what are they saying and what is the correct advice? Derek and Carl with set you straight. Also, a surprise guest joins the show (audio apps only) to challenge the guys on a recent episode. Some of the topics discussed: -Backpacking sleep systems to get better sleep -Proper packing for food -Appropriate and inappropriate luxury items -Proper backpacking clothing options 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.