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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 56 MIN

3 Cottage Gear Companies You Should Check Out! (Bonus Thursday)

from Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show · host Bleav + Carl Mandrioli

Cottage companies in the outdoor world are on the rise! This episode features 3 that are up and coming. They’re innovative, creative and just solid good people. Two of them have gear in Carl’s pack on every trip this summer. But...can they help you? The Companies Discussed -Igneous Gear -Magnet Designs -ULA Packs If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected] The ‘SUMMIT ANSWER’ comes from our latest partner, Summit Something! Get your sustainable, keepsake summit flags here! Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market! Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 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. 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 Our Favorite Gear Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt Sleeping Bag: Thermarest Parscec 20 Ultralight Backpack: Zpacks Arc Haul Full Comfort Backpack: Gregory Baltoro Free-Standing Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba HD Ultralight Tent: Nemo Hornet  Sleeping Pad (for warmth): Exped Ultra 6.5R Full Comfort Pad: Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree Multi-Use Layer: Magnet Designs Bend Alpha 90 Hoodie Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus Watch: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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