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Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show

Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show

Carl Mandrioli, Bleav · Bleav + Carl Mandrioli

462 episodesEN

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 462 episodes. That works out to roughly 370 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 2 days ago, with 49 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 75 episodes published. Published by Bleav + Carl Mandrioli.

Episodes
462
Running
2017–2026 · 9y
Median length
47 min
Cadence
Weekly

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

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Aug 13, 202630 min

We Tested the NEWEST & Most POPULAR Tents. Which One is BEST?

Aug 10, 202641 min

2027 FUTURE GEAR That You'll Love - Sneak Preview w/ Outdoor Empire

Aug 3, 202656 min

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

Jul 30, 202656 min

13 Weird SURVIVAL Tips You Need to Know w/ Gordon Crum (Grim Granite)

Jul 27, 202642 min

6 Calculated RISKS That Will Really LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD!

Jul 20, 202644 min

I Brought Gear I Think is DUMB to Yosemite -- This is What Changed My Mind

Jul 13, 202641 min

STEVEN 'MY LIFE OUTDOORS': Backpacking SECRETS Only the Pros Know

Jul 6, 202659 min

BIG AGNES Co-Founder Bill Gamber: The Future of ULTRALIGHT GEAR (Bonus Thursday)

Jul 2, 202634 min

Top 10 Reasons YOU WILL QUIT on a Backpacking Trip w/ Christine Reed

Jun 29, 202645 min

Yosemite SAR Shares SHOCKING but True Wilderness Tales w/ Moose Mutlow (Throwback Thursday)

Jun 25, 202638 min

12 Signs You Don't Know What You're Doing on a Backpacking Trip

Jun 22, 202651 min

DAN DURSTON: Harsh Truths Behind the Ultralight Gear You're Buying

Jun 15, 202651 min

6 Reasons Your Bucket List Trip Will Fail w/ Rob Pelton (Throwback Thursday)

Jun 11, 202648 min

10 Backpacking EXPERTS Share the BEST Meals (Darwin, Dixie, Hanson, Ashby, Coach & More!)

Jun 8, 202627 min

10 LIES the "Backpacking Experts" Told You

Jun 1, 202647 min

Thru-Hikers vs. REAL BACKPACKERS with Vince Strawbridge (Bonus Thursday)

May 28, 202639 min

We Tested the NEWEST, Most POPULAR Packs. Which One is BEST?

May 25, 202643 min
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