Trail Theory

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We’re four friends who discovered backpacking together and want to share our knowledge and experience with you. We’re talking all aspects of the outdoors. From simple topics like trail snacks to planning a trip to Mt. Everest. Whether you’re mapping out your first trip or you’ve been through hiking for years. The Trail Theory podcast has something for anyone seeking adventure. Not only will we be recording in our studio, but we’ll also be taking our listeners with us and recording from the trail. Join us as we laugh at our mistakes, and celebrate our successes. See you on the trail.

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In Defense of Quitting 01.07.2026 1:06:22

Quitting and failing aren't the same thing, but it's sometimes hard to tell them apart. The boys dig into why turning around might be the most underrated skill in the outdoors. SHOP TRAIL THEORY MERCH BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR PATREON Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimu...

Trail Etiquette: Sinner or Saint? 17.06.2026 1:09:01

Forgive me trail, for I have sinned. The boys get hot and bothered while discussing unwritten trail rules brought on by an unruly group they encountered while backpacking. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use...

Live from Northeast Ohio Adventure Fest 03.06.2026 36:03

From the studio to the stage - Trail Theory is live at the Northeast Ohio Adventure Festival. The boys bring the podcast to the people. Become a Trail Theory Member through our Patreon Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing P...

Psychology of the Woods Part 3 20.05.2026 1:13:30

Something's happening to your brain when you're deep in the woods. The boys break down the psychology behind why even a hard time on trail feels like medicine. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acou...

From the Trail: Shenandoah National Park 06.05.2026 45:43

Time to dust off the boots and taste the wild. The boys are live — deep in the backwoods of one of America's greatest National Parks. Trail Theory AllTrails Map - Shenandoah National Park Loop. Boy Ride Playlist Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiw...

Trip Prep: Shenandoah National Park 22.04.2026 1:08:55

The forest is calling and permits don't grow on trees. The boys break down their plan for one of the East Coast's most iconic national parks. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and c...

Found Articles: Part 8 08.04.2026 1:03:37

Updates, injuries, and epic feats are all the rage. The boys break it all down, react in real time, and keep you up to speed on what’s happening in the wild. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acou...

Pick 'em: Sweet Sixteen Survival Showdown 25.03.2026 1:02:17

The rules are loose and the opinions are strong as the ultimate gear bracket takes shape. The boys go head-to-head, delivering bold takes, blowouts, and a few surprising upsets along the way. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproof...

Freeze Dried part 9: New Brands, Bold Takes 11.03.2026 1:10:58

From perfecto to putrid, there is an abundance of freeze dried backpacking and plenty of new brands to try out. The boys light the stove, tie on their bibs and come to the studio hungry to review some fresh recipes. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Managemen...

Retro Backpacking: Before Ultralight Took Over the Outdoors 25.02.2026 58:02

Old gear is rad — but how useful is it today? The boys discuss vintage hiking gear you may have forgotten about (and a few you may have never heard of). Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acousti...

Sole Searching: A Guide to Feet 11.02.2026 1:08:29

Your feet are the foundation of every trip and the trail does not care about your feelings, only your feet. The boys talk shoes, boots, socks, insoles, and more. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio...

First Trips: The Times We Learned to Love the Outdoors 28.01.2026 1:03:26

The outdoors has a way of leaving a mark early in life. The boys share stories from their first camping trips and reflect on how those moments shaped the paths they’re on today. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products w...

Stormproof: What to do When the Weather Goes Sideways 14.01.2026 1:12:12

Weather is unpredictable and can turn a routine trek into the backcountry into a fight for survival. The boys break down how to make smart decisions and build a system that keeps you safe when the forecast fails. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Sys...

Reflecting on 2025, Chasing What’s Next 31.12.2025 1:03:00

It’s been a big year, both on the trail and at home. The boys press rewind on the last 12 months and lay out what's in store for the future. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood plank...

Backpacking in the Digital Age 17.12.2025 1:00:38

Technology is shaping the future of backpacking, from navigation and safety to comfort and decision-making in the backcountry. The boys calculate what tech actually helps on trail and where the line is between smart preparation and over reliance. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠A...

The Best New Trail Toys of 2025 03.12.2025 1:03:59

The holidays are upon us and it's time to start shopping for your friends with the sorriest gear. The boys dish on what new launched this year and try to keep their wallets in their pants. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing ...

Who Asked For This? The Weird Gear Episode 19.11.2025 1:04:46

A dive into the strangest, mostly unnecessary, and oddly fascinating backpacking available on the market. The boys bring up bizarre items and decide if they deserve a spot in your pack. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing...

Why East Coast Trails Deserve More Love 05.11.2025 1:00:59

Hiking in the American West deserves all the love and glorification it gets — but what about the lush trails of the East? The boys set out to give the “right” coast its due, but the talking trail gets a little muddy. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Managem...

Things That Go Bump in the Woods 22.10.2025 57:32

Halloween is creeping up—and if you’re not careful, so might a werewolf in the woods. The boys spook themselves silly swapping eerie backcountry stories and tall tales that’ll make you jump. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundpro...

Wildlife: Respecting their Home 08.10.2025 1:00:26

Who would win in a fight: a gorilla or a giraffe? The boys ask this and more hard-hitting backpacking wildlife questions.

From The Van: High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Mountain Reserve 24.09.2025 59:07

Rollercoaster ridges, jaw-dropping lookouts, and crowded campsites. The boys take on multiple ADK peaks and end the trip reminiscing in the back of a van. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Ac...

Trip Prep: High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Mountain Reserve 10.09.2025 1:05:20

Over the river and through the woods to upstate New York we go! The boys dive into great detail of their route, the new peaks on deck, and just how much this trip might kick their butts. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofin...

Found Articles: Part 7 27.08.2025 56:33

Why is the news always so sad? The boys search for not-so-horrific news in the backpacking and outdoor world and end up arguing about Little Debbies. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood...

Sophomore Summit: What Changed After Your First Trip? 06.08.2025 53:13

So you survived your first ever backpacking trip and fell deeply in love with your new hobby: now what? The boys share stories about gear swaps, mindset and trip planning. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we...

The Gear Graveyard: What Didn't Survive Our Pack 23.07.2025 59:23

Pack it in, regret it later. The boys relive some not-so-fond memories of gear left behind after hard-earned lessons on the trail. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠ YouTube Channel ⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and cus...