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 Gear Review: Gregory Jade 53 Backpack - https://alnk.to/hhAaJW2 GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 B ..read more

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 Gear Reviewed This Episode: The Backcountry Sun Hoodie - https://alnk.to/9IdvPrF GET BONUS SEGMENT FROM THIS SHOW & BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 40 BONUS episodes of B&am ..read more

James Appleton from the '46 if 46 Podcast' joins the show to share his stories and wisdom about conquering those summits. Check out James' awesome podcast! GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 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.  Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame! Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast!  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     ..read more

Derek is back and better than ever! Are we being deceived by gear companies or just general beliefs about certain pieces of backpacking gear? Derek and Carl pull back the curtain and reveal the TRUTH! GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 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.  Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame! Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast!  To react publicly or privately to any of our epi ..read more

Derek and Carl discuss all sorts of gear mistakes they've made, you've made, we've all made...and how to fix them. Derek gives Carl advice about first aid kits. And Carl doesn't understand adjustable trekking poles. GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 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.  Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame! Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast!  To react publicly or privately to ..read more

Derek and Carl interview and discuss two companies that they think can help you with gear, bringing newbies, saving time, providing good food options, and, possibly, determining how much food you should bring. Check out Aaron's company Backcountry Foodie! Check out Scott's company Near Zero! GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 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.  Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast!  To react publicly or privatel ..read more

Rowan Smith from Summit Strength joins the show to discuss trail tips, MMA, and much more! Check out Rowan's Summit Strength Personal Training Program. Check out Rowan's Awesome Podcast: Training for Trekking! GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 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.  Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast!  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…     Facebook: Instagr ..read more

Derek is back on a regular basis! And now they're willing to come clean about their biggest dumpster fire trip. Many of these events have been referenced on the show, but it is absolutely nuts that they had all of these things happen on a single, four day trip. Pierre (from Malta) shared a comment in the Tidbits Section. Check out his YouTube Channel. GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 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.  Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Train ..read more

Matty Outdoors joins the show to guest host and discuss everyone's favorite topic -- Ultralight Backpacking Gear! Please Check Out Matty Outdoors' Awesome YouTube Channel! You can follow Matty Outdoors on Instagram! GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 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.  Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame! Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast!  To react publicly or privately to ..read more

Derek and Carl will test your trail manners, etiquette and behavior with carefully crafted quiz questions. They'll also test each other. Are you (or they) a trail Scuzzball? GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 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.  Eliminate Back Sweat! Check out Vaucluse Gear to get the Cool Dry Frame! Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast!  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…  ..read more