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.
Trail Theory
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135 episodes
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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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Recent Episodes
July 29, 2026
Outdoor Trends We Don't Understand
<p>In the ever-changing landscape of outdoor adventure, certain trends take shape and take over. The boys dissect ones they may not hate, but have questions about the popularity of.</p><p>Patreon</p><p>https://www.patreon.com/c/TrailTheory</p><p>Watch this episode andothers on our YouTube ChannelDon't forget to followus on Instagram </p><p>Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com</p><p>Sponsors</p><p>Audimute - Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and customAcoustiwood pegboard panels </p><p>Audio-Technica- Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ATH-M50x In studio microphones - BP40 On the trail microphones - AT875R </p><p>Music by Dan Koch</p>
July 15, 2026
What Makes a Great Adventure? Local Trails vs Bucket Lists
<p>Your local trail is not a warm-up, but it is a known quantity. The boys discuss trips both epic and local and settle once and for all the debate on which one is better (they don't). Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/TrailTheoryDon't forget to follow us on Instagram Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsorsAudimute - Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels Audio-Technica - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ATH-M50x In studio microphones - BP40 On the trail microphones - AT875R Music by Dan Koch</p>
July 1, 2026
In Defense of Quitting
<p>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. </p><p><a href="https://trail-theory.shop/products/built-to-endure-tee-pre-order?variant=52042212671719" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">SHOP TRAIL THEORY MERCH</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/TrailTheory" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR PATREON</a></p><p><strong>Watch this episode andothers on our </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@trailtheory"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p><p><strong>Don't forget to followus on </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/trailtheory/"><strong>Instagram </strong></a></p><p>Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Sponsors</strong></p><p><a href="www.audimute.com">Audimute</a> - Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing <br>Products we use in studio </p><p>Acoustiwood planks and customAcoustiwood pegboard panels </p><p><a href="https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/">Audio-Technica</a>- Affiliated with Creator Community </p><p>Headphones - <a href="https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m50x">ATH-M50x</a> </p><p>In studio microphones - <a href="https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/bp40">BP40</a> </p><p>On the trail microphones - <a href="https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at875r">AT875R</a> </p><p>Music by <a href="https://dankoch.net/">Dan Koch</a></p><p></p>
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