The Backpacking Podcast
by John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer
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441 Gear Fails, Hurricane Hiking & Snakes in Camp
Oct 16, 2026
1h 00m 06s
440 Upgrading Your Backpacking For Pennies or Free
Oct 9, 2026
59m 47s
339 UL Backpacking Gear, Bear Attacks & 4 A.M. Amazon Deliveries
Oct 2, 2026
1h 03m 07s
338 - 5,000 Gallons of Diesel, Yellowstone Trash & Trail Court?!
Sep 25, 2026
1h 03m 14s
337 Biggest Backpacking Gear Trends of 2026
Sep 18, 2026
1h 00m 10s
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| 10/16/26 | 441 Gear Fails, Hurricane Hiking & Snakes in Camp | The backpacking meetup happened… and somehow we ended up carrying coolers into the backcountry, eating Philly cheesesteaks and Oreo balls, relocating a snake named Sheila, dealing with gear failure, and trying to beat a tropical storm out of the woods.Just another normal weekend.This week on The Backpacking Podcast, John and Jeremiah recap the latest meetup at Big South Fork before jumping into another round of Backpack or Send It Back.First up: a 3.2-ounce ultralight jacket that costs $195 but doesn’t come seam sealed, followed by possibly one of the strangest pieces of backpacking clothing we’ve seen yet—down sleeves. Useful ultralight innovation… or gear nobody asked for?Then in Animal Encounters, we meet one of the biggest bears we’ve ever seen: Katmai National Park’s appropriately nicknamed “Honky Chonk Bear Donk-a-Donk.” Yes, that is apparently what we’re calling her.In Hiker News, we congratulate former guest and ultrarunner Jeff “Free Outside” Garmeyer on getting married—sleeveless tuxedo and all—before diving into the chaos surrounding the Moab 240. Flash flooding, deep mud, sleet, high winds and severe weather stranded roughly 70 runners and volunteers overnight and ultimately forced organizers to cancel the race. Thankfully, everyone was safely evacuated.And finally…The Neighbor Update is officially its own segment.Jeremiah gives the latest on the ongoing situation with his neighbor’s dog after animal enforcement finally got involved—and we may actually be moving toward a solution.Maybe.Stick around until the end for the latest version of The Backpacking Podcast theme song, this time with a little Disney-inspired flair.🎒 The Backpacking Podcast with Jeremiah Stringer and John Kelly — backpacking gear, trail stories, hiking news, outdoor culture, questionable decisions, and whatever else happens when we start talking.📧 Send us your stories, gear finds, pro tips, guest ideas, animal encounters, and show suggestions:[email protected]👍 Like the episode, subscribe, and let us know what YOU would backpack or send back.#Backpacking #Hiking #BackpackingGear #UltralightBackpacking #Moab240 #HikerNews #KatmaiNationalPark #Bears #OutdoorGear #ThruHiking #Camping #TheBackpackingPodcast | 1h 00m 06s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | 440 Upgrading Your Backpacking For Pennies or Free | Outdoor Vitals Resolve Down Anorak: https://alnk.to/cwX2fyNMeetup AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/creator-meetup-route-to-camp-a0671d7?u=i&sh=luwlk4Permit Link: https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/permits.htm🥾 IN THIS EPISODE💰 Backpacking Upgrades for Pennies or FreeWe take on five ideas from a list of 42 low-cost backpacking upgrades, including using fishing line for repairs, keeping your pillow in place with a T-shirt, trimming unnecessary gear, and intelligently downsizing your first aid kit. We also debate whether an $80 tree table deserves a place at camp.🏞️ The Government Hates the Outdoors?We discuss changes to Bears Ears National Monument, public land conservation, and new recreation surveys being conducted in Daniel Boone National Forest. What does this mean for outdoor access, privacy, and the future of our public lands?📰 Hiker NewsMeet the Great Colorado Route, a massive Colorado hiking route connecting existing trails, and hear why one school's 50-mile Appalachian Trail backpacking requirement is getting our attention. We also discuss the proposed Chiricahua National Park designation in Arizona.🐻 Animal Encounters: Bear Trouble in TennesseeWhy have dozens of bears been euthanized following human-bear conflicts in the Smokies region? We talk about irresponsible wildlife feeding, unsecured food and garbage, and why keeping wild bears wary of humans matters.😳 Jeremiah's Neighbor UpdateThings take a serious turn in Jeremiah's ongoing story about his neighbor's aggressive dog. Hear the latest developments and why the situation has become so frightening.🎒 Plus: Outdoor Vitals' Resolve Down Anorak jacket, our upcoming Big South Fork meetup, Kentucky's legendary Ale-8-One soda, plenty of laughs, and a special rockabilly version of the Backpacking Podcast theme song at the end! | 59m 47s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | 339 UL Backpacking Gear, Bear Attacks & 4 A.M. Amazon Deliveries | Meetup AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/creator-meetup-route-to-camp-a0671d7?u=i&sh=luwlk4This week on **The Backpacking Podcast**, John and Jeremiah are back with backpacking news, questionable gear, wildlife encounters, and plenty of opinions along the way.We kick things off with our first-ever **Pro Tip** segment: if you’re hiking with people who are faster than you, make sure YOU have the car keys. 😂Then things get serious in **Hiker News** as we discuss the disappearance of well-known hiker **Chris “Mischief” Phillips**, a double amputee who has logged thousands of miles on trails across the country.In **Animal Encounters**, we break down the terrifying story of a black bear that climbed through a 17-year-old girl’s bedroom window in Durango, Colorado—and then came back a second time. We also take a look at Colorado’s massive **I-25 wildlife overpass**, where officials have reported a dramatic reduction in wildlife-vehicle collisions.Then it’s time for **Backpack or Send It Back**, where we dig through a collection of ultralight backpacking gadgets and decide what actually deserves a spot in your pack. Windscreens, cord spools, pot lids, bear-bag toggles, sport caps, folding utensils, refillable lighters, titanium sporks and more all go before the court.Some of it gets a thumbs up.Some of it definitely needs to be sent back.Finally, **That Don’t Make No Sense** takes us into the strange world of overnight Amazon deliveries. Is getting a package at 4:00 in the morning incredibly convenient—or is sending gig drivers onto strangers’ porches in the middle of the night asking for trouble?Let us know where you land on these stories and gear picks in the comments!🎒 **The Backpacking Podcast** with Jeremiah Stringer and John Kelly — backpacking gear, hiking news, trail stories, outdoor culture, and everything else that happens when backpackers start talking.📧 Send us your backpacking pro tips, guest ideas, pictures, theme-song ideas, and show suggestions at:[email protected]👍 Like the episode, subscribe, and join us for the next one!#Backpacking #Hiking #BackpackingGear #UltralightBackpacking #HikingNews #ThruHiking #BackpackingPodcast #BlackBear #Wildlife #OutdoorGear #CampingGear #TheBackpackingPodcast | 1h 03m 07s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | 338 - 5,000 Gallons of Diesel, Yellowstone Trash & Trail Court?! | Meetup AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/creator-meetup-route-to-camp-a0671d7?u=i&sh=luwlk4Outdoor Vitals Mountain Pursuit Line: https://alnk.to/dLmgnji📧 Send us your photos, guest ideas, and ridiculous theme-song genre combinations:[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])Welcome back to The Backpacking Podcast! This episode has a little bit of everything: backpacking news, gear, ridiculous outdoor stories, Appalachian Trail discussion, Trail Court, and one of the most ridiculous boating stories we've told yet.We kick things off talking about Outdoor Vitals gear and the Mountain Pursuit line before getting into our Sub Pick of the Week — a vintage backpacking photo that shows just how different hiking looked decades ago.Then things get serious with a disturbing story about **5,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilling from a data center into a New Jersey waterway** and a conversation about data centers, technology, and their growing impact on the outdoors.Next up: Yellowstone. And apparently people have been throwing some absolutely bizarre things into Yellowstone's hydrothermal features — including camera lens covers, sunglasses, toys, coins, retainers, and other random objects. More than 20,000 pieces of trash were reportedly collected during a record-setting cleanup effort.Then we get into **Hiker News**, including the future of shelters and campsites along the Appalachian Trail. Could some aging AT shelters eventually be replaced with tent pads or other camping options? We talk about the history, usefulness, problems, and culture surrounding Appalachian Trail shelters.And then things get weird.We introduce **Poop Talk**, talk about "pooping with a view," explore some incredible backcountry privies, and discuss the unique experience of using an outdoor bathroom with absolutely no privacy.Finally, it's time for **Trail Court** — involving a broken boat, two jet skis, a giant camping chair, a marina slip, and a situation that definitely deserves a courtroom.Plus, we talk about our upcoming Hiker Awards, listener-submitted theme song ideas, backpacking stories, and more.If you love backpacking, hiking, camping, Appalachian Trail stories, outdoor gear, hiker news, trail culture, and a healthy amount of ridiculousness, you're in the right place. | 1h 03m 14s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | 337 Biggest Backpacking Gear Trends of 2026 | GPS Pin For Parking Meetup (Oct 9th-11th, 2026): https://maps.app.goo.gl/7NFAWh3hv4ajryKN6Trail Map From Car to Campsite (1.3 miles): https://www.ccl-bsf.com/mapsCharit Creek Lodge Website: https://www.ccl-bsf.com/Gear, hiker news, trail trends, and a little “poop with a view” — this episode of The Backpacking Podcast has a bit of everything!We’re checking out the 3FUL water filter and other gear, talking about what’s happening on the trails, looking at the biggest gear trends of 2026, and, if there’s time, we might be talking about some animal encounters.Trails, campfires, good conversations, bad jokes. 🥾🏕️🐻 | 1h 00m 10s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | 336 You Might Not Be A Backpacker If... | GPS Pin For Parking Meetup (Oct 9th-11th, 2026): https://maps.app.goo.gl/7NFAWh3hv4ajryKN6Trail Map From Car to Campsite (1.3 miles): https://www.ccl-bsf.com/mapsCharit Creek Lodge Website: https://www.ccl-bsf.com/In this episode, we explore humorous and practical aspects of backpacking, including gear reviews, funny anecdotes, and safety tips for encounters with wildlife. Join us for a lighthearted yet informative discussion perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. | 1h 01m 58s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 | backpackinghiking+5 | — | Charit Creek Lodge | Big South ForkTennessee+2 | backpackinghiking+5 | — | 52m 39s | ||
| 8/28/26 | AIsocial media controversies+5 | — | AIsocial media+1 | — | outdoorsenvironment+5 | — | 58m 30s | ||
| 8/21/26 | park ranger experienceswilderness encounters+3 | Kristy Slaven | Tern Merino Wool Hoodie & Tee | — | park rangerwilderness+5 | Outdoor Vitals | 1h 01m 43s | ||
| 8/14/26 | Bigfootwilderness+4 | Michael Kirkpatrick | YouTubeBigfoot | — | Bigfootbackpacking+7 | — | 53m 44s | ||
| 8/7/26 | backpackinggear review+3 | — | Tushar Rain JacketYeti’s active packs+4 | — | backpackinggear opinions+3 | — | 1h 01m 12s | ||
| 7/31/26 | bear activitybear deterrents+3 | — | — | Appalachian Trail | bear activityAppalachian Trail+3 | — | 42m 52s | ||
| 7/24/26 | trail partnershipswildlife encounters+4 | Justin C. | Let's Hit The TrailYouTube | PCTWonderland Trail+1 | sleeping baghiking+6 | — | 49m 32s | ||
| 7/17/26 | backpackingoutdoor challenges+3 | — | Outdoor Vitals | — | backpackingvibe killers+5 | — | 29m 23s | ||
| 7/10/26 | hikingcharity+3 | Rugged Mountain DadSister+1 | DMS AdventuresSt. Jude+1 | — | hikingcharity+3 | — | 57m 43s | ||
| 7/3/26 | outdoor outfittinghiking community+3 | Coach Livingston | Marion OutdoorsCoach's Website+1 | — | backpackinghiking+3 | — | 1h 00m 20s | ||
| 6/26/26 | foot careblister control+4 | — | — | — | foot careblister control+4 | — | 51m 13s | ||
| 6/19/26 | hammock campingoutdoor experiences+3 | Jeremiah | — | — | hammock campingcamping tips+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 45m 35s | ||
| 6/12/26 | backpacking gearcottage gear+3 | Ben McMillen | Hilltop Packs | — | backpackingcottage gear+5 | Outdoor VitalsEarly-Bird List | 1h 02m 58s | ||
| 6/5/26 | outdoor activitieshiking+4 | — | Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt | — | outdoorshiking+5 | Outdoor Vitals | 58m 58s | ||
| 5/29/26 | backpacking gearoutdoor equipment+3 | — | tentbackpack+1 | — | backpacking gearbest gear 2026+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 1h 09m 55s | ||
| 5/22/26 | AI impactAppalachian Trail+5 | — | Carbon EVO 50 BackpackATC | Appalachian Trail | AIAppalachian Trail+5 | Outdoor Vitals | 59m 20s | ||
| 5/15/26 | thru-hikingbeaver attacks+3 | — | Pursuit Hybrid FleeceVentus Hoodie+1 | — | beaver attacksthru-hiking+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 50m 34s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Roundup sprayingGarmin InReach Mini 3+3 | — | Garmin InReach Mini 3Forest Service | Yellowstone | RoundupNational Forests+5 | — | 1h 07m 39s | ||
| 5/1/26 | backpackingmotherhood+3 | Jessica Mills | — | — | backpackingmotherhood+5 | Outdoor Vitals | 1h 01m 40s | ||
| 4/24/26 | wildfiresbackpacking+3 | — | Pursuit Hybrid Fleece | KY | wildfiresbackpacking+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 57m 29s | ||
| 4/17/26 | government overreachoutdoor recreation+4 | — | Satu Adventure PantsUS Forest Service | PCT | government overreachoutdoors+5 | Outdoor VitalsCODE | 1h 05m 45s | ||
| 4/10/26 | vacationspoisonous snakes+3 | Jeremiah | Cirq TentThe Voice | — | surprise vacationspoisonous snakes+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 33m 08s | ||
| 4/3/26 | podcast finalefuture of podcasting+1 | — | Cirq Tent | — | backpackingpodcast finale+3 | — | 58m 22s | ||
| 3/27/26 | backpacking geargear review+4 | — | Cirq Tent | — | backpackinggear review+5 | — | 55m 16s | ||
| 3/20/26 | Q&Abackpacking+3 | — | Cirq TentOutdoor Vitals+1 | — | backpackingQ&A+4 | — | 1h 01m 41s | ||
| 3/13/26 | campingthunderstorms+3 | Jeremiah | Carbon EVO 50 Backpack | — | camping in thunderstormsultralight gear+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 44m 36s | ||
| 3/6/26 | controversial storiesbackcountry incidents+3 | — | Carbon EVO 50 BackpackTexas State Congress+2 | Austria | backcountrymountain climbing+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 58m 16s | ||
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Chart history for The Backpacking Podcast
Peaked at #4 in IL, top 10 in 1 of 21 tracked markets, currently #4 in IL.
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| IL | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| PE | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Finland | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| Sweden | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| Denmark | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| CZ | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| United States | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| Spain | — | #77 | #77 | — |
| Ireland | — | #102 | #102 | — |
| Germany | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| PL | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| Mexico | — | #110 | #110 | — |
| Australia | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #125 | #125 | — |
| BE | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| Canada | — | #167 | #167 | — |
| AT | — | #183 | #183 | — |
| Japan | — | #197 | #197 | — |
Chart Positions
21 placements across 21 markets.
Chart Positions
21 placements across 21 markets.