The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals
by John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 21 chart positions in 21 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Wilderness#22100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Wilderness#6730K to 100K
- 🇦🇺AU · Wilderness#8230K to 100K
- 🇬🇧GB · Wilderness#1175K to 30K
- 🇩🇪DE · Wilderness#1995K to 30K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
132K to 427K🎙 Daily cadence·314 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
439K to 1.4M🇨🇦21%🇵🇪21%🇺🇸7%+18 more - Active Followers
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176K to 569K
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324 When Hammock Camping Goes Wrong
Jun 19, 2026
Unknown duration
323 Best Backpacking Gear Is NOT In Stores... w/ Ben McMillen
Jun 12, 2026
1h 02m 58s
322 The POOP EPISODE
Jun 5, 2026
58m 58s
321 Best Backpacking Gear of 2026
May 29, 2026
1h 09m 55s
320 Is AI Ruining the Appalachian Trail?
May 22, 2026
59m 20s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19/26 | 324 When Hammock Camping Goes Wrong | Jeremiah shares his most recent hammock camping experience on his wife's first night in a hammock. Of course, things go off the rails, and we even share some hammock camping tips.Check out the Stormloft Topquilt from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/cm1DdTd | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | 323 Best Backpacking Gear Is NOT In Stores... w/ Ben McMillen✨ | backpacking gearcottage gear+3 | Ben McMillen | Hilltop Packs | — | backpackingcottage gear+5 | Outdoor VitalsEarly-Bird List | 1h 02m 58s | |
| 6/5/26 | 322 The POOP EPISODE✨ | outdoor activitieshiking+4 | — | Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt | — | outdoorshiking+5 | Outdoor Vitals | 58m 58s | |
| 5/29/26 | 321 Best Backpacking Gear of 2026✨ | backpacking gearoutdoor equipment+3 | — | tentbackpack+1 | — | backpacking gearbest gear 2026+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 1h 09m 55s | |
| 5/22/26 | 320 Is AI Ruining the Appalachian Trail?✨ | AI impactAppalachian Trail+5 | — | Carbon EVO 50 BackpackATC | Appalachian Trail | AIAppalachian Trail+5 | Outdoor Vitals | 59m 20s | |
| 5/15/26 | 319 Should We Fear BEAVER ATTACKS on Trail?✨ | thru-hikingbeaver attacks+3 | — | Pursuit Hybrid FleeceVentus Hoodie+1 | — | beaver attacksthru-hiking+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 50m 34s | |
| 5/8/26 | 318 We're Spraying ROUNDUP in our National Forests?✨ | Roundup sprayingGarmin InReach Mini 3+3 | — | Garmin InReach Mini 3Forest Service | Yellowstone | RoundupNational Forests+5 | — | 1h 07m 39s | |
| 5/1/26 | 317 Jessica "Dixie" Mills - Mom-Life and Getting Eaten by Coyotes✨ | 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✨ | wildfiresbackpacking+3 | — | Pursuit Hybrid Fleece | KY | wildfiresbackpacking+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 57m 29s | |
| 4/17/26 | 315 Has Government Overreach Finally Happened in the Outdoors?✨ | government overreachoutdoor recreation+4 | — | Satu Adventure PantsUS Forest Service | PCT | government overreachoutdoors+5 | Outdoor VitalsCODE | 1h 05m 45s | |
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| 4/10/26 | 314 Jeremiah's Spirit Animal, Poisonous Snakes, and Mystery Vacations✨ | vacationspoisonous snakes+3 | Jeremiah | Cirq TentThe Voice | — | surprise vacationspoisonous snakes+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 33m 08s | |
| 4/3/26 | 313 - Our FINAL Livestream - April 1st Edition✨ | podcast finalefuture of podcasting+1 | — | Cirq Tent | — | backpackingpodcast finale+3 | — | 58m 22s | |
| 3/27/26 | 312 JK Hates Hammocks?!?!?!?!?!✨ | backpacking geargear review+4 | — | Cirq Tent | — | backpackinggear review+5 | — | 55m 16s | |
| 3/20/26 | 311 Worst Meals, Cabin Break-ins, and Squeaky Backpacks - a BPP Q&A✨ | Q&Abackpacking+3 | — | Cirq TentOutdoor Vitals+1 | — | backpackingQ&A+4 | — | 1h 01m 41s | |
| 3/13/26 | 310 Camping in THUNDERSTORMS and Silly UL Gear✨ | campingthunderstorms+3 | Jeremiah | Carbon EVO 50 Backpack | — | camping in thunderstormsultralight gear+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 44m 36s | |
| 3/6/26 | 309 He Left His Girlfriend in the Woods to DIE!!!!✨ | controversial storiesbackcountry incidents+3 | — | Carbon EVO 50 BackpackTexas State Congress+2 | Austria | backcountrymountain climbing+3 | Outdoor Vitals | 58m 16s | |
| 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 | — | ||||||
| 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 | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
22 placements across 21 markets.
Chart Positions
22 placements across 21 markets.