Dave Stewart joins the show to discuss some of the most interesting and dramatic backcountry stories the B&B show has ever heard. From napkin maps to having to keep watch in bear country, Dave Stewart has had some truly compelling adventures. Also an expert fly fisherman, Dave shares his top 3 tips for anybody looking to start.

Some of the topics discussed:

-Intense experiences in bear country

-Using or avoiding local intel

-Top fly fishing tips

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DAVE STEWART: Napkin Maps, Sleeping w/ Bears, Expert Tips & More!

Derek and Carl reached out to the backpacking community to find out what the biggest (and weirdest) pet peeves everyone has. Are these legitimate issues, fake problems or things that the B&B crew causes? After addressing each one, Derek and Carl then come up with ‘legitimate’ solutions. Also, how will Derek do with Pet Peeves Trivia?

Some of the topics discussed:

-Trip Planning

-Leave No Trace

-Backpacking Revenge

-Backpacking Pet Peeves

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15 of Your WORST Pet Peeves...SOLVED!

The World's Toughest Race (The Eco Challenge) is currently the best running adventure-based series on Amazon Prime. Sonja Wieck, from team Iron Cowboy, joins the show to discuss all things adventure. Dubbed the race "that eats Iron Men for breakfast" Sonja discusses all aspects of adventure and what it's like to have Bear Grylls give you some encouragement...from a helicopter. Also, how would Derek fair in such an event?

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SONJA WIECK: Surviving Bear Gryll's World's Toughest Race (*Throwback Thursday*)

Extreme Adventurer Chad Lubinski joins the show to discuss some truly amazing stories from some of America’s long trails. He legitimately almost died in 3 different circumstances. What was the secret to his survival? What should he have done to avoid those situations? How did he handle spilling his water on a dry section of the Highline trail? Also, Derek is providing trivia. He asks a question he seemingly knows nothing about. How does that go down with Carl?

Some of the topics discussed:

-Backpacking Gear

-The Highline Trail

-The Colorado Trail

-Near Death Experiences

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CHAD LUBINSKI: 'I Should Have Died 3 Times in the Outdoors But...'

Derek and Carl discuss the BEST backpacking items that come in around $1. While many of the suggestions may prove helpful…even to the well-seasoned backpacker, Derek has 1 or 2 that will blow your socks off. Derek accuses Carl of cutting coupons. And how will Derek perform in $1 trivia this week?

Some of the topics discussed:

-Backpacking Gear

-Backpacking Food

-Budget Backpacking Gear

-Backpacking Hacks

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The BEST Backpacking Items...Around $1! Yes $1!

Derek and Carl discuss fun, light-hearted and mean-spirited pranks. They recount a number of pranks they’ve already pulled off (and one that keeps failing). Additionally, they highlight interesting prank opportunities for the upcoming trip. Derek believes Carl pranked himself with a rock. One of the guys admits to eating paste as a kid; the other says he ate paper. Which was which? Also, can Derek pass Historical Hoax Trivia?

Some of the topics discussed:

-Backpacking Pranks

-More Backpacking Pranks

-Historical Hoaxes

-Fun vs. Mean-spirited Pranks

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The MEANEST Trail Pranks...You Have to Try!

On our first THROWBACK THURSDAY, famous Youtuber Dan Becker joins the show to discuss gear choices he wish he bought sooner based upon a series of videos he's put out over the last couple years. Carl agrees with some of his choices but gives some pushback on others. Derek seems to agree with all of Dan's choices...even when they contradict prior statements made by him on the show. Also, feedback about Derek's REI purchase history is shared...and it is more surprising than you might think (or at least more surprising than Carl was expecting).

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*Throwback Thursday* DAN BECKER: 'Gear I Wish I Bought Sooner'

Brooke is back! One of the most popular guests of last season, Brooke Whipple joins the show to share about her Yukon canoe adventure, her latest off-grid projects, and some interesting (and surprising) obstacles that came up along the way. As always Brooke brings an encouraging, you-can-do-it vibe that is so inspirational. Inspired by her recent ranking in Bathroom magazine, Derek tries his hand at Magazine Trivia.

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Some of the topics discussed:

-Canoeing the Yukon River

-Surprising & Unsuspecting Alaskan Obstacles

-Off-grid Builds

-The TV Show Alone

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BROOKE WHIPPLE: She Canoed the Yukon But Did Not Expect This to Happen...

Derek and Carl discuss the new gear from some of the biggest backpacking companies. Carl had a chance to sit down with reps from various brands to hear about the latest and greatest backpacking gear of 2024 and beyond. Hear if from the source! How does Carl ask the tough question to the company he’s been poking fun at for years? Also, Derek is up to his usual antics with trivia.

Some of the topics discussed:

-New 2024 Backpacking Gear

-Mystery Ranch and Deuter Backpacks

-MSR Titanium Mugs/Pots and Stoves

-The latest edition to the Platypus Filter

-Gear by the Game-Changing Company Grayll

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*Exclusive* New & Unreleased Gear: MSR, Buff, Mystery Ranch, Deuter, Platypus, Grayl

Sam ‘Shade’ Carter joins the show to discuss one of the most interesting backpacking stories we’ve heard to date. He’s 21 years old. His goal was the hike the calendar year Triple Crown (PCT, AT, CDT). He wanted to do this with a 3lb base weight. How did it go? What were the biggest challenges and how did he overcome them? Find out on this week’s show. Also, how will Derek do with 3lb trivia?

Some of the topics discussed:

-Backpacking Base Weights

-Ultralight Backpacking Gear

-Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail

-How to Carry Extra Food…When You’re Out of Room

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*BONUS THURSDAY* SAM CARTER: 'I Tried Hiking the Triple Crown With a 3 LB Base Weight'

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

DAVE STEWART: Napkin Maps, Sleeping w/ Bears, Expert Tips & More!

15 of Your WORST Pet Peeves...SOLVED!

SONJA WIECK: Surviving Bear Gryll's World's Toughest Race (Throwback Thursday)

CHAD LUBINSKI: 'I Should Have Died 3 Times in the Outdoors But...'

The BEST Backpacking Items...Around $1! Yes $1!

The MEANEST Trail Pranks...You Have to Try!

Throwback Thursday DAN BECKER: 'Gear I Wish I Bought Sooner'

BROOKE WHIPPLE: She Canoed the Yukon But Did Not Expect This to Happen...

Exclusive New & Unreleased Gear: MSR, Buff, Mystery Ranch, Deuter, Platypus, Grayl

BONUS THURSDAY SAM CARTER: 'I Tried Hiking the Triple Crown With a 3 LB Base Weight'