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. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backpackingpodcast/support
The 200th Episode Livestream!
We are taking a trip down memory, giving away some fun stuff, and having some visitors from episodes past.
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1/31/2024 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 38 seconds
199 We Make The Sawyer Squeeze PERFECT!
Jeremiah and JK chat about make the Sawyer Squeeze a better filter and discuss cold weather backpacking.
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1/24/2024 • 45 minutes, 13 seconds
198 Follicular Pain, Giant Arches, and Energy Sapping Your iPhone
In this episode of the podcast, JK and Jeremiah go in a thousand directions from beautiful arches in Tennessee to dealing with hair pain.
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1/17/2024 • 53 minutes, 35 seconds
197 We Hate Tents.....Mostly
Jeremiah and JK discuss common failures people with when using a tent.
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1/10/2024 • 33 minutes, 33 seconds
196 Fear Part 2 - Can The Trail Spook You?
Jeremiah is still afraid of everything, and John still has no fear....well, that's what he'll tell you. In this episode, we continue our conversation on things that go bump in the night and dealing with the fears that can ruin a trip.
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1/3/2024 • 50 minutes, 15 seconds
195 This Will Ruin EVERY Backpacking Trip You Take
In this episode, Jeremiah and JK discuss fears on trail. What are the things that you pack out of fear? What are the things that keep you from getting on trail? We discuss these and more in part one of our two week deep dive into Fears on the trail.
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12/27/2023 • 44 minutes, 3 seconds
194 The Power Episode
In this episode, we're talking about power banks. How large of a capacity do you need? How heavy should they be? Who really needs them on the trail anyway? We'll ask those questions and more, and we'll hopefully help you decide what you need on trail.
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12/20/2023 • 44 minutes, 47 seconds
193 Hiking App Throwdown!!!!
In this episode, JK and Jeremiah list their personal top 5 best hiking apps. Which one is easiest to use? Most dependable? Has the best user experience? There's controversy, deception, and even an injury in this podcast, so prepare yourself for a wild ride.
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12/13/2023 • 47 minutes, 25 seconds
192 Jeremiah's Written Apology in a Dress
This is the last livestream of 2023, and we’re going out in a bang. Jeremiah will finally pay up on his bet with Jeff Garmire, and dons the dress tonight and apologizes for not having any merch.
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12/6/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 43 seconds
191 Stolen Catholes and No Love For Mississippi
Jeremiah’s favorite dad is in the house tonight! Be sure to join in with us as the Kentucky Boys are together again. This conversation goes off the rails quickly, and the laughter lasts an hour.
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11/29/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 2 seconds
190 Life Updates, Future Plans, and Growing Old
In this surprise livestream episode, JK and Jeremiah give updates on Jeremiah's health, JK's weight loss, and a host of other things. We'll also chat about dealing with condensation in your tent in colder weather, and why going ultra light is a great idea as you get older.
Here's the link to the video from Jeremiah's Dutch friend, Clemens:
Camino Video (Clemens van Aken) https://youtu.be/v54q7zk7c0I?si=sEYfliPWP84WpasS
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11/23/2023 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
189 Embracing the SUCK with Andrew Miller
In this episode, we’re hanging out with Metro himself, Andrew Miller. He’s the creator behind the youtube channel “Metro On The Move”, and he’s got some incredible stories from the trail to share with us. Metro is all personality, so get ready for a fun ride!
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11/15/2023 • 59 minutes, 47 seconds
188 Running Till You’re Sick and LOVING It! Jason Wish & Jeff Garmire
In this episode, it’s all about the FKTs. We’ll be chatting with the man that has held all three FKTs for the Sheltowee Trace, Jason Wish about training, understanding your body and pushing through the pain. We’ll also be hanging out with his trainer, Jeff Garmire, who is no stranger to FKTs. He’s also the only man alive who has run trail races in Crocs and/or a dress. Tonight should be a great one!
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11/8/2023 • 56 minutes, 1 second
187 Dying on Trail is Better than Living in a Cubicle.
In this livestream, JK and Jeremiah chat with the mad man behind the youtube channel Midwest Backpacker. We talk about his many adventures, the gear he uses, and what crazy things he's experienced on the trail.
If you'd like to help our friend, Susan "Trips" Conley, in her battle with cancer, please click on the link below. All funds raised will help to cover medical expenses, travel to and from treatment and all the additional unforeseen costs that are sure to arise.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ugjsw-susie?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
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11/1/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 29 seconds
186 Tim Buckley - The Black Hills, Wall Drug, and Dying in the Desert
In this episode, we’re hanging out with the world famous Tim Buckley! We're chatting it up about everything from recent adventures to being the spokesmodel for Hilltop Packs. There are tons of laughs in this one.
Check out Tim's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@BackpackingwithBuckley
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10/25/2023 • 1 hour, 59 seconds
185 Blood Sucking, Hybernation, and More Tick Info Than You Ever Knew You Wanted
In this livestream, we’re talking with one of the leading experts on ticks in the US, Brian Anderson. We’ll learn everything from prevention to what makes a tick….tick. This is easily one of the most informative podcasts we've done to date.
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10/18/2023 • 1 hour, 33 seconds
184 Tackling Mountains and Health Scares: A Trip Up Mt. Elbert
In this livestream, we got to chat with two gentlemen that tackled Mt. Elbert, a 14,438 ft. mountain in Colorado. The story to get there is just as important as the hike itself.
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10/11/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 13 seconds
183 Old School Gear & The Changes We've Made
Jeremiah and JK discuss the gear they used on their first long trails and what has changed over the years.
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10/4/2023 • 37 minutes, 2 seconds
182 Ben McMillen: Is it a Bear Napkin or a Metro Mat?
In this episode, we hang out with the founder of Hilltop Packs, Hilltop Packs Coffee, and Apex Gear, Ben McMillen. We’ll talk about everything from his history in backpacking to making the gear that many of us are using in the backcountry today. There also might be a little giveaway.
Check out Hiltop Packs online:
www.hilltoppacks.com
youtube.com/@hilltoppacks
Instagram: @hilltoppacks
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9/27/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 30 seconds
181 JASON WAUGH: Wag Bag Hate, Luxury Privies, and Getting Lost in the Woods
In this episode, the guys got to hang out with one of our absolute favorite people in the world, Jason Waugh from the youtube channel, Backpacking with Jason. They talked about everything from wandering in the woods with no plan to wag bags. This is a do not miss episode!
Check Jason out on his YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@BackpackingWithJason
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9/20/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 45 seconds
180 - Steven Smith and Justin Hick Reveal ALL!!!!
In this episode, JK and Jeremiah got to hang out with the Gear Bros!!! Steven (My Life Outdoors) and Justin (Justing Outdoors) are the first guests of season 5, and we were excited to chat about everything from trips to gear and to what the future holds for both backpacking all-stars.
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9/13/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 42 seconds
179 The Q&A to End All Q&As! (Something Like That)
JK and Jeremiah answer all your questions, and some of them are even about backpacking!!!! Who will future guests be? Will we ever do a livestream again? What if Jeremiah was President of the US of A? Listen in and find out!
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9/6/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 24 seconds
178 Big 3 Showdown! Whose Gear Wins?
Jeremiah and JK throwdown in a showdown over who has the best Big 3 of shelter, sleep system and backpack. Vote for your choice in the poll on spotify or youtube, and leave us a message with your big 3.
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8/30/2023 • 47 minutes, 13 seconds
177 Gear Ruin, Boating Mishaps and A Camp Surprise
JK and Jeremiah discuss the best way to ruin the most expensive gear, how NOT to launch a boat, and finding an unpleasant surprise when you get to camp at the end of a long day.
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8/23/2023 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
176 Bear Attacks in the Backcountry. Should We Be Afraid?
Recent Bear attacks are starting up new conversations on bear safety and whether or not forest officials need to step in with new legislation on bears. Jeremiah and JK discuss recent events and potential measures being taken to reduce bear activity around humans in the backcountry.
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8/16/2023 • 48 minutes, 21 seconds
175 Trowels and Beach Towels
JK does an open box review of the pact trowel, and they guys discuss Jeremiah's recent kayak camping trip....and the crazy physical battle that he went through while it was going on.
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8/9/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 27 seconds
174 When Hot Is Just Too Much For Backpacking
Jeremiah and JK chat about how to tackle hot weather when backpacking. They tackle everything from sunscreen to sun umbrellas......and they got off topic.....A LOT!!!! JK also makes a gear purchase while live on the podcast.
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8/2/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 53 seconds
173 Expensive Tents, Ultralight Bug Repellent, and Deep Mud
Jeremiah and JK talk about the past several week's adventures and what they've been up to on trail. They also talk about some interesting new gear that's coming out on the market.
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7/26/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 39 seconds
172 The Stringers Take on the Camino!!!!!
In this episode, JK is joined by, not only, Jeremiah, but also his lovely wife, Bridgette, as they break down their hike of the Camino de Santiago, a 500 mile trek through Western France and into Spain.
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