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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2025 · 44 MIN

8 Gear Companies That Are Ripping You Off! (with John Kelley)

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

John Kelley joins the show discuss backpacking gear companies that are ripping you off. Which products are you overpaying for? And what are some reasonable alternatives? B&B Documentary is out! Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking Gear -Expensive Backpacking Gear -The Best/Worst Deals Going Check out John Kelley’s ‘The Backpacking Podcast’ Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! 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. Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & 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. 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 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Kelley joins the show discuss backpacking gear companies that are ripping you off. Which products are you overpaying for? And what are some reasonable alternatives?

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