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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 46 MIN

JON CONTI: Top Luxury Items for the LAZY Backpacker

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

Jon Conti joins the show to discuss the top luxury items for the lazy backpacker. This could include backpackers who truly have a focus on lounging around or hikers that still put in a lot of trail time but don’t mind carrying the extra weight. And that could be pounds of extra weight! This is not your ultralight backpacking gear episode. Some of the Topics Discussed -Luxury backpacking gear -Best backpacking luxury gear options -Unexpected gear for backpackers that are truly lazy Check out Jon Conti’s awesome YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonConti If you’re interested in joining us for the monthly B&B Bible Study, please reach out to Carl: [email protected] 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 Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Gregory Paragon/Maven Backpack (Full Comfort) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft (for ultra comfort) Jetboil Flash (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Garmin InReach Mini 2 Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon Conti joins the show to discuss the top luxury items for the lazy backpacker. This could include backpackers who truly have a focus on lounging around or hikers that still put in a lot of trail time but don’t mind carrying the extra weight. And that could be pounds of extra weight! This is not your ultralight backpacking gear episode.

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