The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals

Updated: 17 Apr 2025 • 263 episodes
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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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Check out the Neebo Windbreaker (up to 22% off): https://alnk.to/gKS4xGN What happened when JK went to Arkansas with a bunch of strangers? Why does he avoid the TSA like the plague? Find out answers to these questions and more as we chat about John's trip to Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas.

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How do you train up a new backpacker to be ready for the backcountry? What does that first trip look like? We’ll be answering these questions and more with our good friend, Devin Ashby. Check out Devin's website and new gear: backcountryexposure.com (use code EXPOSURE10 to get 10% off) Also check out Outdoor Vitals' 10

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Join us breaking down budget backpacking and Cranberry Wilderness with Johnathan Woodall from WoodAllTrails.Outdoor Vitals trekking poles ALL ON SALE: https://outdoorvitals.com/collections/trekking-poles

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In this episode, Jason Waugh from the YouTube channel "Backpacking with Jason" jumps on the show to tell us about his epic adventure on the John Muir Trail in Northern Tennessee. After severely breaking his ankle last year, how did he do as he put that ankle through its first major test?Check out the Outdoor Vitals Sto

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What is getting ready to happen in the Daniel Boone National Forest?!?!? Discover how prescribed burns are crucial for maintaining forest health and reducing wildfire risks. We explore the strategies used by the National Forest Service and focus on areas like Dania Boone National Forest and River Gorge to help preserve

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Regardless of political leanings, recent tariffs placed on other countries from the US will have an effect on American consumers and companies. In this episode, JK sits down with the owner of Hilltop Packs, Ben McMillen to talk about a volatile topic in a way that may surprise a lot of people. Check out the Shadowlight

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