John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer

The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals

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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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

227 The Guide To Ruining Peoples Backpacking Trip 07.08.2024

This episode covers more of the most annoying people to backpack with. A complete guide to ruining other's experiences backpacking. Check out Outdoor Vitals and their new Skyline Trail Joggers at: https://alnk.to/8PEarUg

226 How To Make Your Friends ANGRY On Trail 31.07.2024

If you want to make campfires uncomfortable, hiking unbearable, and dinner time a chore, listen to this episode. Check out Outdoor Vitals and their new Skyline Trail Joggers at: https://alnk.to/8PEarUg

225 More DIRTY SECRETS Of Backpacking 24.07.2024

225 More DIRTY SECRETS Of Backpacking

224 Dealing With A Softball Sized Ankle with Jason Waugh 17.07.2024

In this episode we continue the story of Jason's ankle and how he was able to finish his most recent kayak camping trip. Check out Outdoor Vitals and their new Skyline Trail Joggers at: https://alnk.to/8PEarUg

223 Broken Ankle On Jeremiah's Recent Trip... Backpacking With Jason 11.07.2024

John, Jeremiah and Jason unpack the adventure that led to a broken ankle in part one of this epic tale. Check out Outdoor Vitals and their new Skyline Trail Joggers at: https://alnk.to/8PEarUg

222 Jeremiah Puts JK To The TEST!!!! 03.07.2024

Jeremiah quizzes JK about the top 10 Frequently Asked Questions from New Backpackers. Check out Outdoor Vitals and their new Skyline Trail Joggers at: https://alnk.to/8PEarUg

221 The SHELTER SYSTEMS We Love! 26.06.2024

JK and Jeremiah share their favorite shelter systems they actually use on trail. Check out Outdoor Vitals and their new Skyline Trail Joggers at: https://alnk.to/8PEarUg

220 Offroading with Dad, Shelter Systems, and Jeremy Hates Bugnets 19.06.2024

Jeremiah and JK spend too much time talking about an offroading trip trip before chatting about their favorite shelter systems...both tents AND hammocks! Check out Outdoor Vitals and their new Skyline Trail Joggers at: https://alnk.to/8PEarUg

219 What Backpacks Do We Actually Use? 12.06.2024

This episode kicks off a 3-week series on our personal Big 3. This week it's all about the backpacks....and other stuff because we can never stay on topic. Check out Outdoor Vitals and their new Skyline Trail Joggers at: outdoorvitals.com

218 The Redemption Hike 05.06.2024

Have you ever had one of those trips where things just went off the rails? Did you want to tackle it again to get redemption for that trip? That's what we're talking about in this episode....the Redemption Hike. Check out Outdoor Vitals at: outdoorvitals.com Get the Ventus Active Hoodie from OV for 17% off & a free pillow outdoorvitals.com/bphoodie

217 Solo Hiking with an ORV Rager! 29.05.2024

Jeremiah shares one of his latest adventures and some of the strangeness along the way. Only Jeremiah can find himself in such interesting situations. Check out Outdoor Vitals at outdoorvitals.com Get the Ventus Active Hoodie from OV for 17% off & a free pillow outdoorvitals.com/bphoodie

216 We Found a Toilet That Can Fold Flat 22.05.2024

Jeremiah and JK talk about new gear discoveries, including a chair that rivals the Helinox Chair Zero and a number of toilet options you can keep in your car. Check out the latest from our title sponsor, Outdoor Vitals, and get your hands on some performance first ultralight gear at outdoorvitals.com Get the Ventus Active Hoodie for 17% off & a free pillow outdoorvitals.com/bphoodie

215 Backcountry Bocce and Horses In Your Campsite with Carl Mandrioli 15.05.2024

We’re finishing off the last livestream of season 6 with our Good friend, Carl Mandrioli of the Backpacking and Blisters Podcast. We’ll be talking about everything from his recent trip to KY to backpacking out west and having one of the best podcasts in backpacking. Get the Ventus Active Hoodie for 17% off & a free pillow outdoorvitals.com/bphoodie

214 Climbing Mountains, Catching Trout and Holding Back Prairie Dogs with Jason Huckeba 08.05.2024

This week, we’re hanging out with OG backpacking youtuber, Jason Huckeba. He’s going to share from his adventures out west and tell us about some of the things he enjoys doing while backpacking that most backpackers don’t do.

213 Working Outdoors Lifestyle, Overcoming Fibromyalgia on Trail w/ Melissa (Unlikely Hiker) 01.05.2024

Hiking and backpacking in the Adirondacks, Whites, Catskills and beyond keeps Melissa moving. She has fibromyalgia and wants others to understand it doesn’t have to stop you from living your life. Living in the moment and enjoying the outdoors is something Melissa loves to share. Ventus Hoodie: outdoorvitals.com/BPhoodie

212 Living Dangerously with Moondog Roop 24.04.2024

Disclaimer. This episode went sideways fast! If you're looking for something super informative, or the least bit serious, you may want to watch another episode. If you want to laugh till your gut hurts, enjoy! Can skateboarding and bapckpacking work together? That’s exactly what Moondog Roop has been doing everywhere. Find Moondog on Instagram: @moondogroop

211 take less. do more. with Glen Van Peski 17.04.2024

In this episode, we are honored to have the founder of Gossamer Gear and one of the fathers of ultralight backpacking, Glen Van Peski on the show. His new Book “take less. do more.” released on April 16th, and we got a chance to preview it and hang out with a legend. Find glen online at: www.glenvanpeski.com Check out the title sponsor for the Backpacking Podcast, Outdoor Vitals, at www.outdoorvit...

210 Eating Healthier AND Lighter On Trail w/ Aaron Owens Mayhew 10.04.2024

Aaron Owens Mayhew has the ultimate hack for backpacking; healthy food that acutally weighs less!!!! How is this possible? Definitely check out this episode to find out. Find Aaron online: Instagram: @backcountry_foodie Facebook: @backcountyfoodie On YouTube: @backcountryfoodie On the Web: www.backcountryfoodie.com Be sure to check out Title Sponsor, Outdoor Vitals, at www.outdoorvitals.com or on...

209 Leaving NO Trace with Rob Pelton 03.04.2024

Rob Pelton has backpacked all over the world. He’s shared his wealth of knowledge with everyone who has enjoyed his channel on YouTube. Now he’s traveling the country for Leave No Trace sharing with people from all 50 states, and we’re lucky enough to have him on our livestream.

208 Patti and Jared Champion - ADHD, Married YouTubing, and Hiking with Dogs 27.03.2024

It’s not often you have two backpacking youtubers in one family, and it’s even more rare to have two that are married. In this episode, we chat with the Champions, Jared from the YouTube channel “Outside Comfort Zone” and Patti from “GIRL Plus DOG Adventures.”

207 REAL Ultralight, Hiking Out West, and An Unfortunate Privy w/ Frozen 20.03.2024

He’s already taken down so many trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Now he’s getting ready to head west and tackle the Pacific Crest Trail. We are more than excited to welcome back Frozen from the YouTube Channel “Outdoor Adventures” to the podcast!

206 The Tent Episode 13.03.2024

This episode is all about tents. Where are the best spots to set one up? What are the best tents for backpacking? Ultralight? Maybe we’ll just go completely off topic!!!!

205 Poop Painting Rocks, Drinking Poop Rinse Water with David Gray 06.03.2024

David is accidental 'story teller'. Mostly sharing backpacking journeys that he have experienced over time, but also planning to venture 'beyond' to other genres as time moves on. His love for backpacking goes back many more years than the time he has actually spent on-trail, but he hope to hike trails and share these 'adventures' for many years to come. https://davidcgray....

204 Mysteries, Volcanos, and Transient Living with Kyle O'Grady 28.02.2024

In this episode, we have our good friend Kyle O'Grady sharing what the last year has been like for him. From getting to live anywhere he wants to the explosion of his YouTube channel, Kyle gives us insights to what's going on behind the camera.

203 FKTs, Hallucinations, and Lava Poop with Tara Dower 21.02.2024

In this episode, we got to hang out with AT Thru-Hiker and YouTuber from the channel “Tara Treks”, Tara Dower. We chatted about everything from past trips to her upcoming FKT attempt of the AT.

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