Backpacker Radio
The TrekFrom the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear, ad... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 400 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSports | |||
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Eliza "Swerve" Sweeney, a textile design graduate who's taking on the CDT with an almost entirely homemade kit, including her backpack, te... more
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by our longtime pal Austin McDaniel, aka P.I., a Triple Crowner, Ultralight masochist, and full-time tennis instructor.
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- Could be great…
I really wanted to rate it higher but there are two big problems that made me give it two stars instead.
First, I deducted one star for the signal/noise ratio. In many episodes fully 1/3 of the time is on something totally unrelated to backpacking. I started listening in 2019 and it didn’t used to be that bad, but now a lot of time is wasted on non-hiking topics.
Second, it loses two stars for the way Zach modulates his voice. I mostly listen while driving and I can almost never hear the end... more
Apple Podcasts2Eljkins
United Statesa month ago - less scary five stars
as a kid my dad use to bring me rock climbing. when the route was getting good he would shout down at me ‘FIVE STAR’ in encouragement. as a listener to Backpacker Radio you can also have the ‘FIVE STAR’ experience, but without the cliff face.
Apple Podcasts5Molly BeilsteinUnited States2 months ago - Cold soaker pride
I met Zach in Seattle this summer and asked him about any cold soak recipes he would recommend. He proceeded to describe cold soaked meals as slop and to urge me to change my lifestyle. Thanks to the bystander who witnessed this act of violence and shared a buffalo pasta salad recipe. I will never stop enjoying my slop. Haters begone!
Apple Podcasts5wakakhanUnited States2 months ago - Drunken Noodles
Spicy show needs its own trail name
Apple Podcasts597GamecockUnited States4 months ago - Amazing… just dont talk geeky
I have finally caught up after two years of listening, sadly just to have Chaunce leave 😫. This podcast is entertaining, educational, and full of surprises. Just one complaint… as a dedicated Star Wars fan it was painful to listen to the triple crown of Star Wars characters.. and chaunce explain the story… she wasn’t completely wrong but still not quite right. Other than that love the girl talk episodes and more Jess would be nice. Love it! Will continue listening!
Apple Podcasts5Vic LaniUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #25 | United States/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #66 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #75 |  Canada/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  Italy/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #47 |  Australia/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  Germany/Sports/Wilderness |
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What is Backpacker Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A long-running outdoors podcast centers on thru-hiking culture, gear, trail news, and interviews with people living the trail life. Episodes blend deep-dive conversations with practical gear talk, trail-by-trail storytelling, and cross-network promos, often featuring standout guests such as professional photographers, outfitter-owners, and renowned long-distance hikers. The show balances technical discussions (weight, tents, sleep systems) with personal narratives from the road, making it a comprehensive listen for hikers, outdoor professionals, and brand collaborators exploring lifestyle, endurance, and trail economies. Notable is the emphasis on Triple Crown trails, trail journalism, and a vibrant, banter-heavy host dynamic that keeps con... more
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1. Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
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3. Adventure Sports Podcast
4. The Dirtbag Diaries
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Backpacker Radio launched 9 years ago and published 400 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Backpacker Radio include:
1. Eliza Sweeney
2. Austen McDaniel
3. Livvy Stumbles Weld
4. Michael Broadway Grant
5. Nick Fowler
6. Whitney LaRuffa
7. Isabel Eastam
8. Bee Corrado
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