16 Best Backpacking Podcasts

1. Backpacker Radio

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Latest From Near-Death Sepsis to Triple Crowning while Carrying... (02 Aug, 2026)
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From the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach 'Badger' Davis and Juliana 'Chaunce' Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear, advice, and all you can eat buffets.MORE Hosts Zach Davis, Juliana Chauncey
Producer/Network The Trek
Email ****@thetrek.co
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Niki DiGaetano
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.8KFacebook 4.7KTwitter 1.6KInstagram 102K Avg Length 135 min Format Extended Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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Latest EP 195: Vantage Alpine Down Jacket - Product Deep Dive
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The Live Ultralight Podcast is all about inspiring you to get outdoors and teaching you how to lighten your pack so you can go on more adventures. We largely focus on backpacking and things that are interesting to backpackers, but occasionally we delve into other adventure and travel topics as well. In addition, we aim to feature interesting and inspiring guests all around the backpacking, travel, and adventure space.MORE Hosts Tayson Whittaker, Brigham Crane, Tyler Condie
Producer/Network Outdoor Vitals
Email ****@outdoorvitals.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 358 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Trail Tales - Thru-Hiking & Backpacking

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Latest The DARK SIDE of "Vanlife" that NOBODY talks about (with...
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What's it like to hike and live in the backcountry for 5 months? Host and thru-hiker & YouTuber Kyle Hates Hiking (Kyle O'Grady), who has completed every last step of the Appalachian Trail, interviews other thru-hikers, peak-baggers, and backpackers who are almost as crazy as him. Is life while thru-hiking really as glamorous as the social media stars make it out to be? Is pooping in the woods really that big of a deal? Find out these answers and more on Trail Tales.MORE Host Kyle Hates Hiking
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest James Appleton
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 735Facebook 1.2KTwitter 366Instagram 3.5K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

4. Backpacking Light Podcast

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Latest Episode 148 | Rain Jackets for Mountain Minimalism (15 Jun, 2026)
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The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports.
Hosts Ryan Jordan, Stephanie Jordan
Producer/Network Backpackinglight.com
Email ****@backpackinglight.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 292Facebook 27KTwitter 21.8KInstagram 43.7K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals

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Latest 330 Even This Won't Stop a Bear (31 Jul, 2026)
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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.MORE Hosts John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Moose Mutlow
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 227 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Trail Correspondents

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Latest The Social Experience | S5 E8 (28 Jul, 2026)
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Trail Correspondents is a teleportation machine to the trail- in audio form. Every other week, a select handful of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the American Discovery Trail, give us a glimpse into the world of long distance backpacking. Through their eyes and vocal cords, we learn all about the highs, lows, and nitty gritty details that go into a half-year, cross-country trek. Trail Correspondents is the next best thing to being on trail yourself.MORE Producer/Network The Trek
Email ****@thetrek.co
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 174Facebook 957Twitter 229Instagram 567 Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Trails Worth Hiking

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Latest Ep. 77: Liechtenstein Trail (30 Jul, 2026)
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On Trails Worth Hiking, we bring you the most interesting backpacking and trekking routes in the world. Every trail has a story. In the first part of each episode, we tell you the stories behind the trail. In the second part, we tell you how to hike the trail. In each episode, guests who have hiked the trail join Jeremy, our host, to talk about the experience of hiking it. Join us on each episode as we hear the story, then hike the trail.MORE Host Jeremy Pendrey
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 102Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Thru-Hiking Podcast

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Latest 240. Rattlesnake Bites, Sierra Mishaps, & Following A... (23 Jul, 2026)
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Do you wish you could get expert thru-hiking advice from those who have done it? Or maybe you want to hear stories from trail?Join Triple Crowner & THRU-r hiking community founder, Carol 'Cheer' Coyne, as she deep dives into the world of long-distance hiking with her guests. Here, you'll learn from thru-hikers who recount their adventures in the wilderness. You'll also get the latest tips & tricks to help you up-level your backpacking game & prepare for trail.Learn from & stay connected to the thru-hiking community by subscribing to this podcast! New episodes drop weekly.MORE Host Carol u201cCheeru201d Coyne
Producer/Network A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne
Email ****@thru-r.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 28Facebook 616Instagram 4.3K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.

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Join us, Wesley 'Yeti Legs' and Marie 'Basecamp' Black on the YETI WALKS INTO BASECAMP: Talking. Thru. Hiking. Podcast, where we discuss all things in the wonderful world of hiking. Each episode will cover various hiking topics, the 181 days we spent on the PCT, interviews with fellow hikers/trail angels, or even chats with gear junkies. We are a married couple who love hiking and ultra running. In 2022, we sold everything to hike the Pacific Crest Trail with a continuous footpath, followed by completing the TMB. Since then, we've hiked even more long trails. Welcome!MORE Hosts Wesley Allen Black, Marie Joy Black
Producer/Network YETI WALKS INTO BASECAMP
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Instagram 4.3K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

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Latest 214: The Final Episode
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If you're new to backpacking, or if you're hopelessly in love with someone who wants you to love backpacking, then this podcast is for you. We'll talk about the essentials, how to lighten your load, and how to make the most of your time on the trail.MORE Host Heather Legler
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 4KTwitter 956 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2014 Get Email Contact

11. Trust The Trail Podcast

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Latest 210 The End Of The Trail – Final Episode
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Scott & Ariane have been guiding outdoor hiking treks for years. Follow their funny yet educational stories and experiences as they share 'everything outdoors'. From backpacking the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail. You never know who they will meet along the way. If you embrace Mother Nature, this show is for you. Trust The Trail will inspire you to connect with the outdoors in a whole new way.MORE Hosts Scott Janz, Ariane Petrucci
Producer/Network Scott & Ariane
Email ****@trustthetrailpodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 190Facebook 966Twitter 7.6KInstagram 653 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The Backpacking Experience

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The Backpacking Experience unpacks the experiences we have in the backcountry with interviews from fellow hikers, education and trip reports. We're here to share our passion for backpacking and create a platform for others to share the experiences they have had on the trail. We'll talk with business owners about the gear that helps facilitate these experiences and provide education about backcountry travel through real experience on the trail.The Backpacking Experience is hosted by Devin Ashby, a Utah native, and is supported by the Backcountry Exposure YouTube Channel.MORE Host Devin Ashby
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 102Facebook 2.4KTwitter 564Instagram 13.8K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

13. n2backpacking

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Latest Episode 104B: Backpacker Trivia
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Hey, BirdShooter here. I am a Hiker, Backpacker (GAME '94), Author (Best Hikes With Dogs Georgia & South Carolina) and frequent visitor to the backcountry - especially in the Southeastern U.S. If you are interested in hiking and backpacking topics like long distance trails, backcountry destinations, trans-continental adventures and major mishaps and learning experiences from the trail subscribe here. I've worked since 2011 to podcast both novice and experienced travelers on the trail and hope you enjoy the interviews...MORE Host Steven Goodrich
Producer/Network Steve "BirdShooter" Goodrich
Email ****@n2backpacking.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 101Facebook 229Twitter 201Instagram 124 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. 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.MORE Producer/Network Trail Theory
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Out Alive from Backpacker

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Latest Goodbye for Now
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Raging rivers, hungry bears, huge avalanches—no matter how prepared you are, a walk in the woods can go from innocent to disastrous in the blink of an eye. Out Alive is a podcast series about real people who survived the unsurvivable. Each survivor takes you through what happened, from the packing mistakes to the missed signals to the plain bad luck, while experts and witnesses weigh in on how things went wrong.MORE Host Louisa Albanese
Producer/Network Backpacker Magazine
Email ****@outsideinc.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.4KFacebook 525.3KTwitter 212KInstagram 569.8K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Hiking and Backpacking with Goose

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Latest Ravennaschlucht Trail in Germany’s Black Forest (07 Jul, 2026)
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Join Goose (Trail Name) for quick summaries of his hiking and backpacking journeys at various locationsCopyright: SBR Services
Host Goose
Producer/Network SBR Services
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