
From 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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Minus33 Sun Hoodie Review
Trek Propaganda: How To Deal With Wildfire Smoke on a Thru-Hike by Katie Jackson
QOTD: What one song would you play on repeat for your enemy as a form of psychological warfare?
Lowdown Thing of the Week
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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 Taylor Santa, aka Hamilton, a thru-hiker who completed the Appalachian Trail in 2017 before returning to complete both the Florida Trail a... more
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Trail News: Shrinking National Monuments
Trek Propaganda:
• How to Get From Denver to Waterton Canyon in Under $30 and 4 Hours by Jackson Mauser
• 8 Trail Foods I Never Got Tired of, Even After 22,000 Miles by Peg Leg
QOTD: I... more
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Steven of My Life Outdoors, a gear-obsessed backpacker who grew his YouTube channel to over 1.2 million subscribers through high-production gear br... more
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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!
Listening to this in car the audio mixing is often very rough. Even when not in my car guests and hosts are all different volumes. Often one is way louder and someone is way too quiet. If they could fix this audio issue podcast would be perfect. I love the content though keep it up!
This podcast would be about 20mins shorter if you removed all the “uhhhmmmm…” vocal tics. To be fair sometimes it’s “ahhmmm”
This is an excellent and entertaining podcast with genuine thru-hikers, not just people who go out for the weekend. This podcast has the best guests, too.
Two things worth mentioning. First, co-host Chaunce is leaving Denver and will no longer be a regular on the podcast. I miss her already. I especially enjoyed Chaunce’s women’s only podcasts (how else could I learn to try to be less creepy or threatening on the trail?).
Second, I like that this podcast has real hikers, not just weekenders. I... more
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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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