Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
Carl Mandrioli, Bleav · Bleav + Carl Mandrioli
Show overview
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 450 episodes. That works out to roughly 360 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 41 min and 54 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 37 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 75 episodes published. Published by Bleav + Carl Mandrioli.
From the publisher
Backpacking and hiking tips and tales...with a sense of humor. This is your one-stop show for backpacking, hiking and adventure entertainment. From backpacking gear to the trail situations you will encounter to popular guests, this podcast will deliver. Derek and Carl will hit on all of the backpacking and hiking topics you want with decades of good (and horrendous) experience.
Latest Episodes
View all 450 episodesYosemite SAR Shares SHOCKING but True Wilderness Tales w/ Moose Mutlow (Throwback Thursday)
12 Signs You Don't Know What You're Doing on a Backpacking Trip
DAN DURSTON: Harsh Truths Behind the Ultralight Gear You're Buying
6 Reasons Your Bucket List Trip Will Fail w/ Rob Pelton (Throwback Thursday)
10 Backpacking EXPERTS Share the BEST Meals (Darwin, Dixie, Hanson, Ashby, Coach & More!)
10 LIES the "Backpacking Experts" Told You
Thru-Hikers vs. REAL BACKPACKERS with Vince Strawbridge (Bonus Thursday)
We Tested the NEWEST, Most POPULAR Packs. Which One is BEST?
ERIC HANSON: REI's Best Selling Gear - What Passes? What Fails?
10 Ways to Go Super Duper Extra Ultralight Backpacking w/ Brad 'Crow' Felton
How Much Weight Can You Shave with $150? with JUSTIN OUTDOORS (Throwback Thursday)
Get Out of Camp in 30 MINUTES! Here's How!
2026 *NEW* Backpacking Gear You Should Check Out! with DEVIN ASHBY
Why You SLEEP LIKE TRASH in the Backcountry (and How to Fix It!) with Mowser (Bonus Thursday)
Is Your BACKPACKING IQ Over 100? Find Out Now!
JON CONTI: Top Luxury Items for the LAZY Backpacker
5 Pro Tips Gear Stores Tell OVERLOADED Backpackers with COACH Marion Outdoors (Bonus Thursday!)
GLEN VAN PESKI: Gossamer Gear Owner's 3 Unorthodox Ultralight Strategies
Ep 4318 Ways Trip Planners Get the SHAFT with JOHN KELLEY
John Kelley joins the show to discuss 8 ways trip planners get the shaft. Are some of this avoidable if you sprinkle in a bit of wisdom and common sense? Yes. Are some unavoidable? Yes. Find out what you should beware if you’re trip planner. Or, find out how to not sabotage a backpacking trip if you’re not. Some of the Topics Discussed -Backpacking trip planning -Sabotaged Backpacking trips -Common backpacking mistakes Check out John Kelley’s Podcast! Check out John Kelley’s YouTube Channel! 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.
Ep 430JEFF PELLETIER: Controversial Gear Decisions For The Last Great Adventure (Throwback Thursday)
Jeff Pelletier joins the show to discuss shaving weight, ultralight strategies, and to give advice to Carl about some of his controversial gear decisions about an upcoming adventure. Check out Jeff's awesome YouTube Channel! 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.