EPISODE · Aug 5, 2024 · 50 MIN
The WORST BACKPACKER of All Time!
from Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show · host Carl Mandrioli
Who is the worst backpacker of all time? What are the characteristics of a terrible backpacker? This is not a fitness-shaming discussion. These are real attributes, from real people (including the hosts) that need to be stopped at all costs. Or at least they needed to be made fun of. Ben McAuliffe joins the show to weigh in on this conversation. Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode: -Packing for a trip -Trip Planning -Backpacking Blunders Check out the Worst Backpacker Video 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. New Backpacker’s Pantry Meals: https://alnk.to/2FBWGVg Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength! 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.
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Who is the worst backpacker of all time? What are the characteristics of a terrible backpacker? This is not a fitness-shaming discussion. These are real attributes, from real people (including the hosts) that need to be stopped at all costs. Or at least they needed to be made fun of. Ben McAuliffe joins the show to weigh in on this conversation. Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode: -Packing for a trip -Trip Planning -Backpacking Blunders Check out the Worst Backpacker Video 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. New Backpacker’s Pantry Meals: https://alnk.to/2FBWGVg Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength! 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
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