10 Best Backpacking Podcasts

1. Backpacker Radio

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.
Podcast thetrek.co
Producer/Network Jon Eskelsen
Email ****@thetrek.co
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 3.4KTwitter Followers 1.6KInstagram Followers 94.5K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 138 min Since Apr 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. The Backpacking Podcast

A podcast all about backpacking; tips, tricks, gear, and locations. There will also be a little bit of humor and, hopefully, a little inspiration.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 57 min Since Jan 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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3. Trail Tales

Trail Tales is a hiking podcast dedicated to those who thrive in the outdoors. Host and thru-hiker 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.
Podcast trailtalespod.com
Producer/Network Kyle Hates Hiking
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 998Twitter Followers 390Instagram Followers 3.6K Frequency 3 episodes/quarter Avg Length 64 min Since Nov 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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4. Backpacking Light Podcast

The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports.
Podcast backpackinglight.com
Producer/Network Backpackinglight.com
Email ****@backpackinglight.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 26.6KTwitter Followers 21.9KInstagram Followers 40.4K Frequency 2 episodes/year Avg Length 36 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

5. Out Alive from BACKPACKER

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.
Podcast backpacker.com
Producer/Network Backpacker Magazine
Email ****@aimmedia.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 483KTwitter Followers 212KInstagram Followers 569.5K Frequency 8 episodes/year Avg Length 22 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

6. The Backpacking Experience

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.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Devin Ashby
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1.4KTwitter Followers 585Instagram Followers 5.9K Since Nov 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

7. Backpack Digital

You're here because you love to. You know what, man? I get it. Maybe you're mid-travel right now on a bus in Vietnam, or maybe you've just come back from Argentina and you miss the freedom? Backpack Digital is about all things travel, minimalism, and digital nomad...ism.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Hayden Lee
Producer/Network Hayden Lee
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.1 / 5Facebook Followers 378Twitter Followers 582Instagram Followers 2.2K Since Mar 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

8. Trust The Trail Podcast

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.
Podcast trustthetrailpodcast.com
Producer/Network Scott & Ariane
Email ****@trustthetrailpodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 894Twitter Followers 8.2KInstagram Followers 695 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

9. Cascade Hiker Podcast

Cascade Hiker Podcast covers all aspects of hiking in our beautiful Pacific Northwest woods. Washington Trails like Pacific Crest or PCT and Pacific Northwest or PNT, we will inspire you to get out on a hike or backpacking trip!
Podcast cascadehikerpodcast.com
Producer/Network Rudy Giecek Hiker Backpacker Radio Host
Email ****@cascadehikerpodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 3.2KTwitter Followers 341Instagram Followers 1.7K Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

10. n2backpacking

These are hiking and backpacking podcasts produced by BirdShooter as part of the N2Backpacking podcast series. Stay tuned to listen to the latest updates.
Podcast n2backpacking.com
Producer/Network Steve "BirdShooter" Goodrich
Email ****@n2backpacking.com
Facebook Followers 215Twitter Followers 192Instagram Followers 111 Frequency 3 episodes/year Avg Length 67 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact