The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals
by John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer
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317 Mom-Life and Getting Eaten by Coyotes with Jessica "Dixie" Mills
May 1, 2026
1h 01m 40s
316 Horse Diapers On Trail? Hut to Hut Backpacking, and Wildfires in KY
Apr 24, 2026
Unknown duration
315 Has Government Overreach Finally Happened in the Outdoors?
Apr 17, 2026
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314 Jeremiah's Spirit Animal, Poisonous Snakes, and Mystery Vacations
Apr 10, 2026
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313 - Our FINAL Livestream - April 1st Edition
Apr 3, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/1/26 | 317 Mom-Life and Getting Eaten by Coyotes with Jessica "Dixie" Mills✨ | backpackingmotherhood+3 | Jessica Mills | — | — | backpackingmotherhood+5 | Outdoor Vitals | 1h 01m 40s | |
| 4/24/26 | 316 Horse Diapers On Trail? Hut to Hut Backpacking, and Wildfires in KY | Wildfires in KY? Should horses have doggy bags for on trail? Hut to Hut Backpacking. Is this really a thing? All this and we find out who has the most rock and roll knowledge in this episode of the Backpacking Podcast.Get your hands on the Pursuit Hybrid Fleece over at Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/cHQOQG7 | — | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | 315 Has Government Overreach Finally Happened in the Outdoors? | What happened on Jeremiah's Top Secret Vacation? Is the US Forest Service being dismantled, and what happened to the Trek correspondent who died on the PCT? All this and more on the Backpacking Podcast.The Satu Adventure Pants are on an insane sale right now! Check them out over at Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/8PI6JGr | — | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | 314 Jeremiah's Spirit Animal, Poisonous Snakes, and Mystery Vacations | Jeremiah daydreams about singing on The Voice. Are "surprise" vacations a GOOD thing? What are the most poisonous snakes in the world? All of this and more on an unexpected livestream episode of the podcast.Check out Outdoor Vitals' most recent piece of gear, the Cirq Tent: https://alnk.to/3nkuzzm | — | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | 313 - Our FINAL Livestream - April 1st Edition | All things must come to an end, and that includes this podcast. What does the future hold for the BPP and its hosts, John Kelley and Jeremiah Stringer?Check out the Cirq Tent: https://alnk.to/3nkuzzm | — | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | 312 JK Hates Hammocks?!?!?!?!?! | Today, some of your favorite backpacking gear is going to court.....TRAIL COURT! What gear comes out better on the other side, and what fails to live up to the hype? Find out on today's livestream. Cirq Tent Deep Dive with OV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuWEYDjQneACheck out the Cirq Tent: https://alnk.to/3nkuzzmSign up for the OV 100 Mile Challenge: https://alnk.to/5joN1Jm | — | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | 311 Worst Meals, Cabin Break-ins, and Squeaky Backpacks - a BPP Q&A | You send in the questions, and we answer them....probably in the worst way possible. In this episode, we open ourselves up to answer questions sent in by BPP fans, and the results are hilarious. Cirq Tent Deep Dive with OV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuWEYDjQneACheck out the Cirq Tent: https://alnk.to/eDUX0X4Sign up for the OV 100 Mile Challenge: https://alnk.to/5joN1Jm | — | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | 310 Camping in THUNDERSTORMS and Silly UL Gear | Jeremiah gives a trip report, and we discuss silly things that ultralighters do.Check out Outdoor Vitals and the new Carbon EVO 50 Backpack: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 3/6/26 | 309 He Left His Girlfriend in the Woods to DIE!!!! | In this episode, Jeremiah and JK break down controversial stories from the backcountry. Did a mountain climber from Austria leave his girlfriend in the woods to die? Should the government have the right to break laws to secure the border and damage our wild spaces?Check out Outdoor Vitals and the new Carbon EVO 50 Backpack: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQWANT TO HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD ABOUT THE WALL IN BIG BEND?No Big Bend Border Wall: https://nobigbendborderwall.com/Texas State Congress: https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspxGovernor Abbott: https://gov.texas.gov/apps/contact-us/opinion | — | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | 308 - Surviving the Bubble Guts in the Backcountry | How do you deal with having to cut a trip short when nature calls? What does the "Hiker Diet" look like? Which backcountry all-star would you want to sit next to on a flight? These questions and more are answered in this episode of the Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals.Check out the Zulu Jacket and the Carbon EVO 50 Backpack over at Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
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| 2/20/26 | 307 Over 2000 Arches to Discover with Steven Martin | In this week's livestream, we are excited to chat with Steven Martin. Steven is a Geologist III with the Kentucky Geological Survey specializing in field-based research, mapping, and the documentation of natural arches. He leads efforts to inventory over 2,000 natural rock openings across the state and created a trail guide to showcase Kentucky’s geological heritage in a project called, "Natural Arches of Kentucky."Check out Natural Arches of Kentucky: https://kgs.uky.edu/arches/Go to Outdoor Vitals and grab a Zulu Down Jacket: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | 306 FISHNET FLEECE? Layer Up For the Cold! | How do you stay warm when it's icy cold? We're talking about how we keep toasty when the temps dip.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and get your hands on a new Zulu down jacket: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | 305 Better Sleep on Trip: Hotel or Back of an SUV? | How do you sleep warm in different situations? Is it better to eat the cost of a hotel, or should you just sleep in the back of your vehicle? Companies are now sponsoring thru-hikes of the major long trails. How can you get sponsored? And do we really live on stolen land?Head over to Outdoor Vitals and join the OV 100 Mile Challenge: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | 304 Snowpocalypse 2026 | This episode is all about what to do when you're snowed in. Don't expect a ton of backpacking content here. You will, however, laugh and probably shake your head in confusion over the things that JK and Jeremiah say.Head over to Outdoor Vitals and join the OV 100 Mile Challenge: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | 303 Kevin Estela | Help us welcome Kevin Estela, a bushcraft and survival expert, who is an avid world traveler and martial arts instructor, to the podcast. Kevin has worked with the History Channel and been a featured guest on numerous broadcasts and podcasts. Want to really challenge yourself? Head over to Outdoor Vitals and join the OV 100 Mile Challenge! https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | 302 Lions and Children and Bears...BACKPACKING!!! | Nature comes with one terrifying reality...predators. How should a backpacker protect their food, their camp, and themselves? How should we handle animal attacks properly? We'll also chat about being more responsible when parenting comes into play on our backpacking plans.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and get your hands on some great gear: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | 301 Backcountry Mullets, Shady YouTubers, and the BPP Hall of Fame! | Is the mullet an acceptable haircut? Should you trust the people on YouTube with your gear purchases? How safe is it to backpack at night in the rain? All of these questions and more are answered on this episode of the Backpacking Podcast.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and get your hands on some great gear: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | 300 - A Triple-Century Mark and Look FORWARD to the FUTURE. | Join us as we celebrate 300 episodes of the Backpacking Podcast. We're talking everything from our favorite guests to our New Years Resolutions. Check out Outdoor Vitals and all the incredible gear they're making: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | 299 All I Want For Christmas is....... | If you could have any backpacking gift for Christmas, what would it be? What would you turn your nose up to? We're talking all things Christmas, winter backpacking, and new years backpacking resolutions.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | 298 Do We Have an INTERNATIONAL CRISIS in Our National Parks? | Rates for international guests in our National Parks are rising. Students are getting punished with......hiking? Has the Arizona Trail lost access to its southern terminus? We've some serious hot button topics on this episode of the podcast.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and get those last minute Christmas Gifts: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | 297 Backpacking + Marathons + Gardening = ELITE ATHLETE with Jamie McCracken | Jamie McCracken joins the podcast today and shares stories of his adventures all over the US, marathon training, and his lesser-known hobby of gardening. Check out Jamie on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JamieMcCrackenBe sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and their massive sale going on now!: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | 296 The Painful Reason Why You Don't Eat Burritos on Trail. | What happens when Jeremiah decides to bring a burrito back to camp with him? What could the outcome possibly be? Let's just say there are explosive results!Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and their massive sale going on now!: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 11/28/25 | 295 Be A BACKPACKING SANTA with These Gear Shopping Lists | In this episode, Jeremiah and JK want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We're talking Black Friday shopping! What are some great gifts that you can get your favorite backpacker.....or maybe just yourself? Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and their massive sale going on now!: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 11/21/25 | 294 Bionic Legs, Floating Backpacks, and All Trails Hates Us! | In this episode, we're discussing products that physically help backpackers hike easier. We're also discussing the updates to AllTrails that have hikers pulling their hair out.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and their Black Friday Sale: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
| 11/14/25 | 293 Favorite Gear, Nature's TP, and Free Time Hobbies | JK and Jeremiah go live with a Q&A Session. If we could have any gear, what would it be? What hobbies do we have outside of backpacking? These questions and more are answered in this episode.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and their Black Friday Sale: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ | — | ||||||
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17 placements across 16 markets.
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17 placements across 16 markets.