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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.

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Episodes (391)

Lightning Safety and Myth Busting with NOAA Meteorologist Charlie Woodrum (BPR #...

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Making Custom Packs, Setting FKTs, Escaping Death, and Starting an Outfitter wit...

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May 26, 20253:24:37pending

Working as a Death Doula and Managing Death Anxiety with Niki DiGaetano (BPR #30...

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May 19, 20251:36:56pending

Live from Austin: Paul Magnanti, aka "PMags," on Hot Gear Takes, Public Lands, &...

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May 12, 20252:38:04pending

Beginner Backpacking Mistakes 3.0 (BPR #304)

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May 5, 20252:22:56pending

Graduating Army Ranger School and Thru-Hiking After 30+ Years in the Military wi...

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Apr 28, 20252:30:47pending

Hiking with a Tote Bag, Ultramarathons in a Roundabout, and Creative Trail Shena...

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Apr 21, 20252:19:37pending

The Camino de Costa Rica with Maytal "Carrot Top" Agasi (BPR #301)

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Apr 14, 20252:22:50pending

Mike Clelland 2.0: Owls, UFOs, Alien Encounters, Hypnosis, and More (BPR #300)

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Apr 7, 20253:43:38pending

A 3,600 Mile Triathlon, International Kidnapping, and A Truck-Pulling Marathon w...

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Mar 30, 20254:17:42pending

Budget Backpacking Gear: Saving Money on Tents, Backpacks, Clothing for Thru-Hik...

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Mar 24, 20252:45:00pending

Triple Crowning in Three Years, Ultralight Tips, and Cold Soaking with Austen Mc...

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Mar 17, 20252:32:55pending

10+ International Hikes and a Continuous Yo-Yo of the AT and Long Trail with Cur...

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Mar 10, 20252:33:34pending

8 Tips for 2025 Appalachian Trail Hikers (BPR #295)

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Mar 3, 20252:11:05pending

Dog Mushing, 20+ Years in the Navy, and the Triple Crown with Ben "Ginger Ballz"...

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Feb 24, 20252:27:46pending

Managing Relationships while Thru-Hiking with Michele Weiner-Davis, aka Zach's M...

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Feb 17, 20252:30:04pending

Viking Q&A: First Aid Kits, Electronics, Socks, and a Beard Update

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Feb 10, 20252:51:29pending

The Rise and Fall of GoLite and Balancing Federal Budgets with Demetri "Coup" Co...

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Feb 3, 20253:43:24pending

Making Gear for People with Boobs with Symbiosis Gear Founder Sarah Berkeley

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Jan 27, 20252:17:09pending

Thru-Hiking with 50-Year-Old Gear with Jared "Snackbox" Champion

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Jan 20, 20251:43:08pending

Triple Crowning as a Family of 6, Parenting Teenagers on Trail, and Life Lessons...

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Jan 13, 20252:48:46pending

Backpacker Radio LIVE with Kyle Hates Hiking: A New Trail Mystery, Shaving Jabba...

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Jan 6, 20252:27:02pending

Thru-Hiking, Running an AT Hostel, and Living in a 300 Sq Ft Alaskan Cabin with...

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Dec 30, 20242:42:04pending

Hiking the Calendar Year Triple Crown, Crashing a Motorcycle, and Cycling the So...

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Dec 23, 20242:23:09pending

Birds 101 with Alison Kondler: Bird Calls, Birding Tips, Bird Feeders, Myths, an...

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Dec 16, 20242:16:39pending

Madison "Peg Leg" Blagden on the Eastern Continental Trail and the Pros and Cons...

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Dec 9, 20242:57:41pending

Andrew Skurka 5.0: Smartphone Satellite Messaging, Assessing Skill Level for Gui...

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Dec 2, 20243:12:14pending

Katie "Double Dip" Jackson on Hiking the CDT as Her First Triple Crown Trail

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Nov 25, 20242:51:08pending

Bennett "Jolly" Fisher, Founder of Jolly Gear, on Triple Crowning and the Evolut...

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Nov 18, 20242:26:31pending

Poop in the Backcountry: Wag Bags, Cat Holes, and Statistics with Shari Edelson

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Nov 11, 20241:27:21pending

Tara Dower on Her Appalachian Trail FKT, Falling 200+ Times, and Her Crew

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Nov 4, 20242:10:07pending

The Real Hiking Viking & Lt. Cookoo Bird on Bikepacking Across Iceland, Patagoni...

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Oct 28, 20242:49:27pending

Northville Placid Trail: 138 miles Through New York's Adirondack Park

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Oct 21, 20242:30:13pending

James Appleton on Hiking and Peakbagging in the Adirondacks

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Oct 14, 20242:03:59pending

Allmansright Founders Jen Jacobsson-Melo & Livio Melo on Making Ultralight Gear...

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Oct 5, 20241:33:21pending

Ian Mangiardi on Youtube Hit "As It Happens," Getting Dumped on Trail (Twice), a...

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Sep 30, 20241:54:04pending

John Z on Making Gear, Not Filtering Water, and 50-Mile Days

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Sep 23, 20241:56:39pending

AT vs. PCT Panel: Gear, Culture, and Logistics with Abby Evans and Hannah Goodma...

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Sep 16, 20243:59:30pending

Elina Osborne on "It Is The People", Her PCT Documentary, Videography, and Story...

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Sep 9, 20242:47:04pending

Cam Bostock on Amassing 600K+ Instagram Followers, Adventuring in Australia vs....

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Sep 2, 20242:14:46pending

Jeffrey James Binney on Being a Plus-Sized Ultrarunner, TikTok Fame, and the PCT

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Aug 26, 20242:20:57pending

Zach Hiked the Weminuchoo Choo Loop (and His Biggest Backpacking Blunder Yet)

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Aug 19, 20241:41:22pending

Justin Simoni, the Long Ranger, on Creating Ridge Routes and Hiking the Highest...

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Aug 12, 20242:30:13pending

The Teton Crest Trail with Chaunce & Elise

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Aug 5, 20242:38:41pending

Stuart Howe on Backpacking with His Twin Daughters across Canadian National Park...

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Jul 29, 20242:02:23pending

Foot Strength, Injury Prevention, Footwear Recommendations, and Gait Mechanics w...

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Jul 22, 20242:24:37pending

Mary "Badass" Anderson an AT Winter SOBO in the 80s and Hiking the National Scen...

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Jul 15, 20243:07:43pending

Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance, on the EXPLORE Act and Conservation Advoca...

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Jul 8, 20241:43:27pending

John Mackey, Whole Foods Co-Founder, on His Thru-Hiking Experience, Co-Owning Go...

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Jul 1, 20242:27:59pending

Skin Protection on Trail: Sunscreen, Clothing, and Supplements with Dr. Katie Ma...

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Jun 24, 20241:47:22pending
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