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.

The Backpacking Podcast
Claim This Podcastby John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer
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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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Recent Episodes

May 29, 2026
321 Best Backpacking Gear of 2026
Host Alex Johnson and guest Gear Expert Sarah Chen reveal the top backpacking gear for 2026, guiding listeners to make informed purchasing decisions.

May 22, 2026
320 Is AI Ruining the Appalachian Trail?
Host Zach Davis interviews Appalachian Trail Conservancy representative, Dr. Emily Carter, about AI data center development impacting the trail's scenic views and environment.

May 15, 2026
319 Should We Fear BEAVER ATTACKS on Trail?
Host Zach Davis interviews wildlife expert Dr. Emily Carter about the real risks of beaver encounters while backpacking.
321 total episodes available with 58 transcripts
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