John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer
The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals
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.
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John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
77 BRIAN "THE FLASH" CARPENTER - Long Trails, Mortal Wounds, and Woodworking 22.09.2021 1:07:41
Jeremiah and JK sit down and chat with Brian "The Flash" Carpenter and discuss his many long trail experiences, as well as his side business, Smoky Trail Signs. www.carpenter-woodworks.com instagram: carpattack
76 Jeremiah and JK Q&A 15.09.2021 1:34:24
Jeremiah and JK answer a number of questions across the board from hammock camping, to tents, to the essential pooping in the woods.
75 The 2021 Gear BATTLE ROYALE!!! 08.09.2021 1:06:29
JK and Jeremiah compare gear items to see who is the gear champion for 2021.
74 Battling An Outbreak, Nutrition, and Keeping Your Head On Straight 01.09.2021 59:26
74 Jeremiah and JK talk about the battle to stay healthy on the trail on multiple levels; overall health, nutrition, and keeping your mental health at the forefront.
73 New Tents, E Bikes, and Angry Virtue Signaling 25.08.2021 58:56
Jeremiah and JK chat about new gear, teaching people about backpacking, and people's passion about the backcountry. Can you have too much backpacking in your life?
72 BRICE BURTON - Giving Back, Raising A Young Hiker, and Wag Bag Shenanigans 18.08.2021 59:45
JK and Jeremiah spend some time chatting with the founder of The Kentucky Outdoor Adventure Project, Brice Burton. We talk about everything from Pacific Northwest backpacking to bringing up the next generation of backpackers. Check out The KOAP at https://www.kentuckyoap.org
71 JK and Jeremiah Are Dreaming of NEW GEAR!!! 11.08.2021 54:59
Jeremiah and JK talk about gear they're wanting to get their hands on for the fall backpacking season. Do they want tents? New clothes? Hammock gear? Settle in and enjoy the conversation.
70 This Episode is About NOTHING, But It's ENTERTAINING! 04.08.2021 55:10
JK and Jeremiah sit down to talk about anything and everything from JK's recent bout with Covid to Jeremiah going kayaking. Sit down, relax, and enjoy the show!
69 TAYSON WHITAKER - Changing Perspectives, Carving a Legacy and Outlasting the Critics 28.07.2021 1:12:31
JK and Jeremiah sit down to talk with the founder and owner of Outdoor Vitals, Tayson Whitaker. Tayson shares everything from the beginnings of OV and future innovations, and even lets Jeremiah share some things he doesn't like about one of their products. If you'd like to check out Outdoor Vitals, go to https://www.outdoorvitals.com
68 Can the LITTLE GUY WIN? Cottage Gear vs Big Box Gear! 21.07.2021 55:56
Jeremiah and JK chat about the differences between cottage brand companies and big box brand companies. What are the pros? What are the cons? Is one more important than the other? We'll leave that for you to decide.
67 How to TICK OFF Other Hikers! What Drives Backpackers Nuts? 14.07.2021 1:01:43
JK and Jeremiah talk about all the ways that backpackers can be truly annoyed on the trail. This episode is sponsored by Outdoor Beards. Check them out at: https://www.outdoorbeards.com
66 Recent Trips, Trail Closures, and Personal Responsibility 07.07.2021 1:10:49
Jeremiah and JK take a few minutes to talk about recent trips, big news from the Red River Gorge, and what we need to do to be more responsible in the backcountry.
65 JEFF GARMIRE - The Barkley, Backpacker Rivalries and Battle Royals 30.06.2021 1:12:23
Jeff Garmire is back! Today, we talk about the Barkley Marathon, long distance racing, and then things go sideways. This could be the funniest episode of the podcast to date!
64 Weird Things People Take on Trail, and A Giveaway Update 23.06.2021 33:06
Jeremiah and JK talk about the strange things that people sometimes take on the trail, and also give an update on how you can win some pretty amazing prizes from out online giveaway. Here's the link for the giveaway: https://forms.gle/R5wznWU5SAuqoM778
63 Yellow Blazing, Hammock Camping, and Being a Man of Your Word 16.06.2021 1:04:39
JK and Jeremiah sit down to chat about recent trips, backpacking methodology and whatever else pops into their heads.
62 A HUGE Thank You, Backpacking Coffee, and LOTS OF GIVEAWAYS!!!! 09.06.2021 1:02:51
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the support over the last year and a half. To show our appreciation, we had a livestream giveaway where we gave away gear from multiple companies, and Ben McMillan, from Hilltop Packs, made a ground breaking announcement about the future of his company. If you missed the giveaway, have no fear! We are also doing an "audio podcast only" g...
61 LLOYD VOGEL - Cottage Brands, Ultralight Backpacking and Building a Brand 02.06.2021 1:08:27
GarageGrownGear.com Lloyd Vogel -Likes Gear. Lots of it. Lloyd was born and raised in the booming metropolis of Milwaukee, Wisconsin! He discovered his love of kayaking along the shores of Lake Michigan, and spends his ever diminishing free time kayaking, backpacking, playing ultimate frisbee, and eating disproportionally large meals. Lloyd got his start in business through Big Outdoor...
60 DAN DURSTON - Yo Yo Thru Hiking, Not Really Guiding Trips, and Designing a Revolutionary Tent 26.05.2021 59:42
JK and Jeremiah sit down for a chat with Backpacker and gear designer, Dan Durston. https://www.durstongear.com
59 HUNTER MUSGROVE - Cottage Company Love, Sandal Hiking, and Learning to Use a Camera 19.05.2021 1:16:29
Jeremiah and JK get the opportunity to talk with Hunter Musgrove from "Hunter's Trip" on YouTube. We chat about everything from living in multiple states, to falling in love with backpacking, to hiking with sandals. Find Hunter on Instagram: @hunterstrip
58 Q&A with JK & JEREMIAH 12.05.2021 1:24:54
Jeremiah and JK take some time to answer real time questions from people tuned in to their livestream. There's lots of laughs and lots of fun in this one.
57 JULIA SHEEHAN - Long Trails, Best Camp Foods, and Aiming For the Triple Crown 05.05.2021 1:03:00
JK and Jeremiah sit down for a conversation with long trail hike, Julia "Rocket" Sheehan. We talk about everything from her time in the military to he current goal of completing hiking's triple crown. You can find Julia on YouTube and Instagram via the links below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jls935 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliasheehan/
56 RANDY PIERCE & JUSTIN SYLVESTER - A Blind Climb Up 48 Mountains 28.04.2021 1:03:13
Jeremiah and JK chat with Randy Pierce and Justing Sylvester about their climb up all 48 4000 footers in New Hampshire.
55 APRIL FOOLS - Backcountry Ranting, Recent Trips, and Responsibility in the Backcountry 21.04.2021 1:03:02
JK and Jeremiah chat about recent experiences backpacking and the ongoing battle of money and YouTube.
54 DAVE MORROW - Outdoor Photography, Backcountry Responsibility, and Finding the Perfect Shot 14.04.2021 1:14:05
Jeremiah and JK sit dow to talk with an outstanding photographer in Dave Morrow.
53 DAVID GRAY - Camping with Dogs, Nature Photography and Artistic Inspiration 07.04.2021 1:15:18
JK and Jeremiah sit down for a chat with David Gray about everything from photography to his many trips.
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