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Sleeping in an Outhouse on Christmas, 5.5-Pound AT Baseweight, and the Arkansas Triple Crown with Austen McDaniel (BPR #378)

Sleeping in an Outhouse on Christmas, 5.5-Pound AT Baseweight, and the Arkansas Triple Crown with Austen McDaniel (BPR #378)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by our longtime pal Austin McDaniel, aka P.I., a Triple Crowner,...

Oct 12, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Thru-Hiking the AT on a $2,000 Budget with Livvy “Stumbles” Weld (BPR #377)

Thru-Hiking the AT on a $2,000 Budget with Livvy “Stumbles” Weld (BPR #377)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Livvy "Stumbles" Weld, a Triple Crown thru-hiker, Trek Writer, and budding

Oct 5, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
The Loowit Trail: 30 Miles Around Mount St. Helens with Zach, Katie, and Jabba (BPR #376)

The Loowit Trail: 30 Miles Around Mount St. Helens with Zach, Katie, and Jabba (BPR #376)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by onX Backcountry and Topo Athletic, myself along with, Katie, and Jabba break down our recent hike...

Sep 28, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
PCT Meltdowns, Side Quests, & Animal Encounters, and Traveling to 56 Countries with Michael “Broadway” Grant (BPR #375)

PCT Meltdowns, Side Quests, & Animal Encounters, and Traveling to 56 Countries with Michael “Broadway” Grant (BPR #375)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by onX Backcountry and LMNT, we are joined by Michael "Broadway" Grant, a world traveler who has...

Sep 21, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
The Ultralight Subreddit, Pack Fabric Pros and Cons, and Not Triple Crowning (Yet) with Whitney “Allgood” La Ruffa (BPR #374)

The Ultralight Subreddit, Pack Fabric Pros and Cons, and Not Triple Crowning (Yet) with Whitney “Allgood” La Ruffa (BPR #374)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by OnX Backcountry and Topo Athletic, we are joined yet again by our pal Whitney LaRuffa, known...

Sep 14, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Embracing Her Feral Side, Forester Pass at Midnight, and The Best Cinnamon Rolls on the PCT with Bee Corrado (BPR #373)

Embracing Her Feral Side, Forester Pass at Midnight, and The Best Cinnamon Rolls on the PCT with Bee Corrado (BPR #373)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by onX Backcountry and LMNT, we are joined by Bee Corrado, a backpacker, public school Spanish teacher,...

Sep 7, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
From Cashier to the Face of REI, Designing a Water Bottle in a Fit of Rage, and the Geotagging Debate with Miranda Webster (BPR #372)

From Cashier to the Face of REI, Designing a Water Bottle in a Fit of Rage, and the Geotagging Debate with Miranda Webster (BPR #372)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by onX Backcountry and Topo Athletic, we are joined by Miranda Webster, the creator behind Miranda Goes...

Aug 31, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
The Yosemite High Route: Type 2 Fun, Running out of Fuel, and Mystery Swelling with Elise “Sauce” Ott (BPR #371)

The Yosemite High Route: Type 2 Fun, Running out of Fuel, and Mystery Swelling with Elise “Sauce” Ott (BPR #371)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by our longtime pal Elise Ott, aka Sauce, who recently completed the...

Aug 24, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Quitting and Returning to Thru-Hikes, Glissading Mishaps, and Swamp Walking with Taylor “Hamilton” Santa (BPR #370)

Quitting and Returning to Thru-Hikes, Glissading Mishaps, and Swamp Walking with Taylor “Hamilton” Santa (BPR #370)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Taylor Santa, aka Hamilton, a thru-hiker who completed the Appalachian...

Aug 17, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Gear Leaching PFAS, Silence Disappearing from Wilderness, and Building a Quinzhee with Steven from MyLifeOutdoors (#369)

Gear Leaching PFAS, Silence Disappearing from Wilderness, and Building a Quinzhee with Steven from MyLifeOutdoors (#369)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Steven of My Life Outdoors, a gear-obsessed backpacker who grew his...

Aug 10, 2026 : Backpacker Radio