John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer

The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals

Sports EN ↓ 327 episodes

Be prepared to listen to great stories, hear from incredible guests, and laugh until your stomach hurts. Jeremiah Stringer and John Kelley share from experiences and knowledge from the trail while bringing the fun back to backpacking podcasts. The main goal here is to make you smile, and you'll quickly realize that Wednesdays are the best day of the week.

Author

John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer

Episodes

102 KELLY HAYS - Michael Jordan, Thru Hiking and That Van Life 09.03.2022 1:00:35

Jeremiah and JK chat with AT thru hiker and YouTube star, Kelly Hays about everything from her love of basketball, being a dietician and all her thru hiking adventures.

101 SEAN "SHUG" EMERY - Royalty of Minnesota, Hammock Camping, and Cold Weather 02.03.2022 1:37:22

Jeremiah and JK get the opportunity to hang out with the true OG of Backpacking YouTubers, Sean "Shug" Emery.  Come hang out with us as we get the opportunity to talk with the legend himself.

100 DAN BECKER: Future Trips, Favorite Gear, and Would Dan Use the Poop Hammock? 23.02.2022 1:01:58

Join us for episode 100 as Jeremiah and JK chat it up with Dan Becker.  We talk about everything from his youtube success to future plans and a few questions that he wasn't quite ready for.  Laugh along as we dig deep into the man himself!

99 Real Life, Heart Attacks Aren't Real, and New Tent Fabrics 16.02.2022 40:46

JK and Jeremiah sit and chat about anything and everything, while still being able to bring it back to the newest fabrics being used in backpacking gear.

98 STEVEN SMITH: Mexican Coke, Coffee Is No Good, and Driving 15 Hours is Easy 09.02.2022 1:02:07

In this episode, we chat with Steven Smith of My Life Outdoors and learn a little bit more about the man in front of the camera and behind the website.  If you'd like to learn more about Steven, check out his website over at www.mylifeoutdoors.com or check him out on instagram @mylifeoutdoors and youtube  @MyLifeOutdoors 

97 Mosquitos Like the Smell of Sweat and Hot Tenting in January 02.02.2022 42:25

Jeremiah and JK chat about everything from what scents and colors attract insects to finding the most comfortable way to relax in the backcountry in the wintertime.

96 The TRUE KY Hiking King, Free Blackmarket Tyvek, and Hiking in a BRONCO??? 26.01.2022 32:21

Jeremiah and JK talk recent trips and all the fun involved.

95 JEREMY RODEFFER - Creating a New Piece of Gear and Making it Count 19.01.2022 1:11:17

JK and Jeremiah take some time to sit down and chat with Jeremy Rodeffer of the YouTube Channel, "All Things Outdoors" about his creation, the Polar Jammer and, even more importantly, the cause behind it.   Go check out Jeremy's Etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ATOD16

94 Shuffleboarding While Living on Coffee and Keto 12.01.2022 54:22

JK and Jeremiah take a little more serious approach to the podcast and discuss diets and healthy lifestyles, and whether they are sustainable over the long haul.  How does this affect backpacking?

93 THIS vs THAT: JK and Jeremiah Duke It Out! 05.01.2022 1:00:11

Jeremiah and JK battle over backpacking preferences without losing their cool....or do they?  This episode is sponsored by Outdoor Beards.  Check them out at outdoorbeards.com

92 Filter Wishes Do Come True and Tales From The Trail 29.12.2021 31:28

JK and Jeremiah discuss the new Platypus Quickdraw filter and share about recent trips.

91 Let's Fix the SAWYER SQUEEZE! 22.12.2021 34:18

JK and Jeremiah take apart one of the most popular water filters in the backcountry, the Sawyer Squeeze.

90 Energy Drinks, Losing Your Kentucky-ness, and Gear That Surprised Us 15.12.2021 53:45

JK and Jeremiah talk about gear that surprised them with how much they loved them, and, of course, get way off topic.

89 Best Packs of 2021 08.12.2021 37:14

JK and Jeremiah discuss their favorite backpacks that they’ve used this past year.

88 Q&A - Favorite Hiking Movies, Winter Backpacking, and Winging It 01.12.2021 1:15:19

Jeremiah and JK sit down for the final livestream of 2021 to answer your questions….kinda. There’s a lot of laughter and Jeremiah merch promises.

87 CHRISTINE REED - Writing a Book With No Reservations And Still Seeking Adventure 24.11.2021 1:08:52

JK and Jeremiah sit down to chat with the award winning author of "Alone in Wonderland", Christine Reed. We'll be talking about her book, hiking adventures and her recent hike of the Colorado Trail

86 Far Out Name Changes, Backpacking with Youtubers, and Jeremiah's Merch 17.11.2021 1:11:34

JK and Jeremiah sit down to chat about recent trips, gear preferences, the Guthook/Far Out name change, and whatever else can come up in a livestream.

85 GREIR FLYNN - Long Trail Newby, Travel Nursing, and Van Life 10.11.2021 1:10:12

Greir is new to backpacking, but decided to take to the PCT and started an extensive section hike. He also is living a nomadic lifestyle trying van life where he works as a travel nurse.

84 MOMMY & ME ADVENTURES - Hiking Almost 2200 Miles With a 7 Year Old 03.11.2021 1:01:53

Jeremiah and JK get to spend some time talking with Kayla and Fynleigh Percy about their recent thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and how it has affected them. Mommy & Me Adventures (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_UArb1rK7BHjBLIXZlNaw Instagram: mommy_and_me_adventures

83 NIKI RELLON (BIONIC GYPSY) - Hiking AT On Prosthetic Leg, Falling 45 ft, Rescued on Katahdin 27.10.2021 1:03:47

Niki is the first female to complete the entire Appalachian Trail on a Prosthetic Let. She is a backpacker, author, inspirational speaker, trained chef, trained EMT, boxer and much more Website: BionicGypsy.com Book: "Push On: My Walk to Recovery on the Appalachian Trail"

82 PIE ON THE TRAIL: Bonus Episode - Traveling Abroad, Long Trails, and Bagels 22.10.2021 1:13:01

JK and Jeremiah have an incredible conversation with international traveler and long trail hiker, Pie. We talk about everything from his recent hike through Iceland to his love of bagels and summer sausage.

81 DOC - Poop Embarrassment on Trail, Hiking the JMT, and Getting Struck by Lightning 20.10.2021 1:05:50

Host of The John Freakin' Muir Podcast, Doc knows a little bit about everything, but not enough about anything to be an expert. Keeping his nose above the waterline and his toes above the tree line. https://thejohnfreakinmuirpod.wordpress.com/ @johnfreakinmuirpodcast

80 CHICKEN TRAMPER - A Cottage Company Success Story 13.10.2021 1:11:11

Jeremiah and JK catch up with the guys from Chicken Tramper after a year to see how they've grown, talk about hiring employees, and what's on the horizon.   WEBSITE: chickentrampergear.com INSTAGRAM: @chicken_tramper_gear YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ftny3MT12sQ5zuksNUpHw

79 JESSE MANNTAI - Canadian Long Trails, Ramen Bombs, and The Perfect #2 06.10.2021 1:19:53

JK and Jeremiah hang out with Jesse Manntai from Backcountry Forward about his recent hike of the Great Divide Trail, as well as his other backpacking adventures in the Canadian Rockies.

78 JONATHAN SLIDER - Bringing the Outdoors to Today's Youth 29.09.2021 1:09:33

Jonathan runs the nonprofit "Trailblazing Hope Outdoors". It is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide a modality of healing through outdoor recreation for youth in our community.   Visit Trailblazing Hope on the web: https://www.trailblazinghope.com/ Email: info@trailblazinghope.com Instagram: trailblazinghopeoutdoors