Derek and Carl discuss backpacking trends for 2024 that they believe will not last. Everything from shoe brands to ultralight gear. Derek has a minor meltdown during ‘Trend Trivia’.Some of the topics discussed:-Hiking shoe brands-Backpacking Rain Gear-Ultralight Backpacking Gear-Intentional OverpackingGET 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:Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast                      Email: [email protected]                           Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.comHelp support our podcast at no extra cost to you by clicking on any links below if you’re in the market for some new gear! Any purchases you make will support our show at no extra cost to you!Our Favorite Gear for 3-5 Day TripsGranite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping BagMystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)Nemo Tensor Sleeping PadJetboil StashJetboil FlashMSR Pocket Rocket 2Sawyer SqueezeBlack Diamond SpotHelinox Chair ZeroBig Agnes Copper SpurNemo HornetGarmin InReach2Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm WarmersHoka Speedgoat Trail ShoesPeak Refuel Freeze Dried MealsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices