Join us as we celebrate 300 episodes of the Backpacking Podcast. We're talking everything from our favorite guests to our New Years Resolutions. Check out Outdoor Vitals and all the incredible gear they're making: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ
If you could have any backpacking gift for Christmas, what would it be? What would you turn your nose up to? We're talking all things Christmas, winter backpacking, and new years backpacking resolutions.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ
Rates for international guests in our National Parks are rising. Students are getting punished with......hiking? Has the Arizona Trail lost access to its southern terminus? We've some serious hot button topics on this episode of the podcast.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and get those last minute Christmas Gifts: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ
Jamie McCracken joins the podcast today and shares stories of his adventures all over the US, marathon training, and his lesser-known hobby of gardening. Check out Jamie on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JamieMcCrackenBe sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and their massive sale going on now!: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ
What happens when Jeremiah decides to bring a burrito back to camp with him? What could the outcome possibly be? Let's just say there are explosive results!
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In this episode, Jeremiah and JK want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We're talking Black Friday shopping! What are some great gifts that you can get your favorite backpacker.....or maybe just yourself? Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and their massive sale going on now!: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ
In this episode, we're discussing products that physically help backpackers hike easier. We're also discussing the updates to AllTrails that have hikers pulling their hair out.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and their Black Friday Sale: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ
JK and Jeremiah go live with a Q&A Session. If we could have any gear, what would it be? What hobbies do we have outside of backpacking? These questions and more are answered in this episode.Be sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and their Black Friday Sale: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ
Are large charges fair in National Parks? Should unprepared hikers have to pay for their own search and rescue? Hot takes incoming....Holiday Sale Incoming https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/holiday-deals-2025$50 off NovaPro Jacket https://outdoorvitals.com/products/novapro-jacket
In this episode, Jeremiah and JK discuss the most terrifying Halloween costumes for backpackers from Backpacker Magazine.
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JK and Jeremiah are finally back together again and ready to hang out with the BPP Nation. We talk about everything from misclassifying the difficulty of trails, the governement shutdown's affect on backpacking, and whether or not it's right to charge people to park in our national parks and forrests.Be the first to know when Outdoor Vitals will be having their Black Friday Sale by go to this link: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/holiday-deals-2025You can also get a sweet deal ***$50 OFF*** on the Nova Pro Jacket by clicking here: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/novapro-jacket
Writer and improvisational performance artist BRONWYN PREECE wrote the children's books Gulf Islands Alphabet and the upcoming ‘My Happy Hiking Trails’ and the ‘Canadian Rockies Alphabet’. Her next book of trail tails for adults, hiking beyond, will be released in March 2026. The pioneer of earthBODYment, an eco-somatic approach to exploring connections between mind, body, and earth, she also performs and gives workshops around the world. Today, we get to chat with her about her outdoor adventures and crazy injuries on the Backpacking Podcast.
knee deep in high water : riding the Muskwa-Kechika, expedition poems : https://amzn.to/3KXdj4o
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Jeremiah is out of town, so JK is bringing in a guest cohost for the week, and that man is none other than Brad Felton of As the Crow Flies Hiking. We talk about inappropriate things people say on trail, falling, while hiking, and a number of other random topics.Check out the brand new Mountain Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4
Johnathan and Jeremiah unpack everything in the backcountry from bagging up your poop, surviving a tornado and the great stool/chair debate.
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In this episode, JK and Jeremiah talk about everything from annoying hornets to unethical hunting practices on trail, and the reality of backpacking alone....even if you're a backpacking veteran. Go check out the new Shadowlight Backpack over at Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/eZJoZ31
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In this episode, Jeremiah and JK talk about a recent incident that occurred in the Catskill Mountains in New York where psychedelic mushrooms caused a major issue. We also talk about some interesting "would you rather "s and so much more.Check out the brand new Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4
Today, we’ve got two AT thru-hikers, Kriz Akoni and Metro on the Move. Both recently summited Mt Katahdin and claimed their place in hiking history. We share in the victories, the struggles, and some of the most disgusting things that backpackers never talk about from the trail.Check out the brand new Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4
In this episode, Jeremiah shares the dirt on his most recent trip with Mr. Backpacking With Jason Sir. JK shares a list of things that most backpackers know but don't talk about.
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On this episode, JK and Jeremiah revisit our most recent poll about where everyone prefers to do the "number 2", we discuss Wal-Mart's recall on exploding water bottles, and we decide which drinking water is the best to take on trail.Check out the brand new Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4