Derek and Carl discuss some things that you simply can't overcome on the trail -- minor or major annoyances. Do these bother you as well?

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Rick and Marty Lagina join the show to discuss the upcoming season of History Channel’s The Curse of Oak Island. Ben and Carl ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask (or never thought of). And will Carl try to crash the Lagina Thanksgiving dinner?

Topics Covered:

-The mystery of the Oak Island treasure

-The world’s most famous treasure hunters

-How to sneak onto Oak Island

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Timber Cleghorn – someone who could possibly be the most interesting man in the world – joins the show. He grew up in a militia camp. He is a freelance humanitarian who heads to war zones across the world. He is an Alone contestant in the latest season. And he’s taking at leading all guest at the lightning round.

Topics Covered:

-Bushcraft gear

-The TV show Alone

-Growing up in a militia camp

Get the full story: Memoir of a Wildman is Timber's book on Amazon!

Subscribe to Timber on YouTube

Check out Timber’s Website

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John Kelley and Jeremiah Stringer join the show for a podcast competition. Backpacking tips, trivia and Derek's nonsense ensue. Who won? You be the judge!

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Some of the Topics Discussed

-National Parks

-Backpacking Gear

-Backpacking Trip Planning

-Trivia

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Are you looking for creative ideas to lighten your pack load? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Ben and Carl each suggest 4 ultralight tips that you’ve never heard before. And some of them can shave some serious weight.

Topics Covered:

-Backpacking gear

-Ultralight backpacking

-Shaving weight off of your pack

Check out the Ultralight Tips Video: https://youtu.be/aAWpaut_9X4

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YouTuber Matty Outdoors joins the show to discuss backpacking trends that make no sense. Ben and Carl suggest a couple of their own as well. What is your take on the subject? Also, Ben challenges everyone with ‘trend trivia’.

Topics Covered:

-Backpacking gear

-Ultralight trends

-Backpacking hacks and trends

Subscribe to Matty Outdoors on YouTube

Check out the Ultralight Food Tips Video

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You’ve never heard of a backpacking trip like this before. Are these 7 weird things that happened in the Trinity Alps game changing ideas that can enhance your trip? You be the judge.

Topics Covered:

-Backpacking gear

-Ultralight and Ultraheavy gear

-Strange Encounters on/off the trail

-Unique Backpacking Ideas

Watch the full video of this trip created by Wallowa Hikes

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Can we really trust the gear companies with all of their claims, fancy marketing, and price gouging? Ben and Carl get to the bottom of things. VP of marketing for Teton, Jeremy McLerran, joins the show to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets that most gear companies won’t tell. This just might help you make better informed gear decisions.

Topics Covered:

-Backpacking gear

-Budget vs. Premium Gear

-Gear pricing

-Gear that’s about to go away

Get a sneak peak at new 2025 Backpacking Gear: https://youtu.be/aerplbf6nXc

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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.

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Katadyn BeFree

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TV star and former MMA fighter Kru Williams joins the show. Kru shares behind-the-scenes stories from Deadman’s Curse: Legend of the Lost Gold. You can imagine the types of questions Ben and Carl are going to ask Kru. Please tune in for this very compelling conversation.

Topics Covered:

-Backpacking, mountaineering in British Columbia

-Searching for lost gold in the mountains

-Pack weights

-MMA fighting against famous movie characters

Find Deadman’s Curse on Hulu

Get a sneak peak at new 2025 Backpacking Gear

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Jetboil Flash (for larger groups)

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups)

Katadyn BeFree

Black Diamond Spot

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In this Throwback Thursday episode, Derek and Carl discuss some of the craziest things Bear Grylls has suggested over the years. If you follow some of the advice given on various survival shows you just might die. But don’t worry Derek and Carl will save you with their own sage advice.

Topics Covered:

-Bear Grylls

-Survival in the backcountry

-Proper decisions in crisis situations

Check out the 4 Ultralight Tips You’ve Never Heard

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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.

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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

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Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers

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Over the course of the year Carl asked representatives from various backpacking companies 1 question: what is one piece of gear that you developed that never made it to market. 6 companies share their answers. Ben and Carl discuss whether or not there is a market for each of these potential products.

Topics Covered:

-Backpacking Gear

-Future Backpacking Gear

-High End Gear Companies

Check out the 4 Ultralight Tips You’ve Never Heard: https://youtu.be/aAWpaut_9X4

Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market!

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.

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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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