The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals

JK and Jeremiah chat about everything from trips, new gear, and their preferred choices for lunch on trail.

Once you're out of the beginner stages of backpacking, it's time to graduate up to the next level. Jeremiah and JK give tips for the intermediate backpacker to level up their backpacking knowledge.

We are taking a trip down memory, giving away some fun stuff, and having some visitors from episodes past.

Jeremiah and JK chat about make the Sawyer Squeeze a better filter and discuss cold weather backpacking.

In this episode of the podcast, JK and Jeremiah go in a thousand directions from beautiful arches in Tennessee to dealing with hair pain.

Jeremiah and JK discuss common failures people with when using a tent.

Jeremiah is still afraid of everything, and John still has no fear....well, that's what he'll tell you. In this episode, we continue our conversation on things that go bump in the night and dealing with the fears that can ruin a trip.

In this episode, Jeremiah and JK discuss fears on trail. What are the things that you pack out of fear? What are the things that keep you from getting on trail? We discuss these and more in part one of our two week deep dive into Fears on the trail.

In this episode, we're talking about power banks. How large of a capacity do you need? How heavy should they be? Who really needs them on the trail anyway? We'll ask those questions and more, and we'll hopefully help you decide what you need on trail.

In this episode, JK and Jeremiah list their personal top 5 best hiking apps. Which one is easiest to use? Most dependable? Has the best user experience? There's controversy, deception, and even an injury in this podcast, so prepare yourself for a wild ride.

This is the last livestream of 2023, and we’re going out in a bang. Jeremiah will finally pay up on his bet with Jeff Garmire, and dons the dress tonight and apologizes for not having any merch.

Jeremiah’s favorite dad is in the house tonight! Be sure to join in with us as the Kentucky Boys are together again. This conversation goes off the rails quickly, and the laughter lasts an hour.

In this surprise livestream episode, JK and Jeremiah give updates on Jeremiah's health, JK's weight loss, and a host of other things. We'll also chat about dealing with condensation in your tent in colder weather, and why going ultra light is a great idea as you get older. Here's the link to the video from Jeremiah's Dutch friend, Clemens: Camino Video (Clemens van Aken) https:...

In this episode, we’re hanging out with Metro himself, Andrew Miller. He’s the creator behind the youtube channel “Metro On The Move”, and he’s got some incredible stories from the trail to share with us. Metro is all personality, so get ready for a fun ride!

In this episode, it’s all about the FKTs. We’ll be chatting with the man that has held all three FKTs for the Sheltowee Trace, Jason Wish about training, understanding your body and pushing through the pain. We’ll also be hanging out with his trainer, Jeff Garmire, who is no stranger to FKTs. He’s also the only man alive who has run trail races in Crocs and/or a dress. Tonight should be a great on...

In this livestream, JK and Jeremiah chat with the mad man behind the youtube channel Midwest Backpacker. We talk about his many adventures, the gear he uses, and what crazy things he's experienced on the trail. If you'd like to help our friend, Susan "Trips" Conley, in her battle with cancer, please click on the link below. All funds raised will help to cover medical expenses, travel to and from t...

In this episode, we’re hanging out with the world famous Tim Buckley! We're chatting it up about everything from recent adventures to being the spokesmodel for Hilltop Packs. There are tons of laughs in this one. Check out Tim's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@BackpackingwithBuckley

In this livestream, we’re talking with one of the leading experts on ticks in the US, Brian Anderson. We’ll learn everything from prevention to what makes a tick….tick. This is easily one of the most informative podcasts we've done to date.

In this livestream, we got to chat with two gentlemen that tackled Mt. Elbert, a 14,438 ft. mountain in Colorado. The story to get there is just as important as the hike itself.

Jeremiah and JK discuss the gear they used on their first long trails and what has changed over the years.

In this episode, we hang out with the founder of Hilltop Packs, Hilltop Packs Coffee, and Apex Gear, Ben McMillen. We’ll talk about everything from his history in backpacking to making the gear that many of us are using in the backcountry today. There also might be a little giveaway. Check out Hiltop Packs online: www.hilltoppacks.com youtube.com/@hilltoppacks Instagram: @hilltoppacks

In this episode, the guys got to hang out with one of our absolute favorite people in the world, Jason Waugh from the youtube channel, Backpacking with Jason. They talked about everything from wandering in the woods with no plan to wag bags. This is a do not miss episode! Check Jason out on his YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@BackpackingWithJason

In this episode, JK and Jeremiah got to hang out with the Gear Bros!!! Steven (My Life Outdoors) and Justin (Justing Outdoors) are the first guests of season 5, and we were excited to chat about everything from trips to gear and to what the future holds for both backpacking all-stars.

JK and Jeremiah answer all your questions, and some of them are even about backpacking!!!! Who will future guests be? Will we ever do a livestream again? What if Jeremiah was President of the US of A? Listen in and find out!

Jeremiah and JK throwdown in a showdown over who has the best Big 3 of shelter, sleep system and backpack. Vote for your choice in the poll on spotify or youtube, and leave us a message with your big 3.