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Backpacker Radio

by The Trek

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.

Latest episodes

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

#20 trending · Wilderness

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

Oct 5
2 h 47 min

Fake Hiker News AI Slop, The Most Important Gear Maintenance Tasks, and The Worst People on a Road Trip

OnX Backcountry: Use code "TREK70" for 70% off at onxmaps.com. Topo Athletic: Use code "Trek15Hike" for 15% off at topoathletic.com. Segments Trail Goss Episode 1

Oct 1
1 h 08 min

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 rece

Sep 28
2 h 39 min

The Wildest Trek Blog Ever Written, The Worst Smells, and The Most Annoyed Professions

OnX Backcountry: Use code "TREK70" for 70% off at onxmaps.com LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Segments Trail Goss Episode 3 Tre

Sep 24
42 min

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

Sep 21
2 h 18 min

Nick Fowler's PCT FKT, The 2040 Zeitgeist, Katie Devours a Big Mac, and the Triple Crown of Emojis

OnX Backcountry: Use code "TREK70" for 70% off at onxmaps.com Hyperlite Mountain Gear: Use code "BPRADIO15" for 15% of hyperlitemountaingear.com Segments Trail Goss

Sep 17
54 min

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, kno

Sep 14
2 h 19 min

OR Echo Hoodie Review, Women-Owned Ultralight Brands, Reasons Not to Go Backpacking, and Go-To Wedding Dance Moves

Hyperlite Mountain Gear: Use code "BPRADIO15" for 15% of hyperlitemountaingear.com OnX Backcountry: Use code "TREK70" for 70% off at onxmaps.com Segments OR Echo Ho

Sep 10
46 min

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 Spanis

Sep 7
2 h 36 min

Triple Crown Stats, Jabba's Burning Penis, and A Professional Gear Tester's Pack List

Hyperlite Mountain Gear: Use code BPRADIO15 for 15% off at hyperlitemountaingear.com. OnX Backcountry: Use code "TREK70" for 70% off at onxmaps.com. Get a free 3-month

Sep 3
1 h 33 min

From Cashier to the Face of REI, Inventing the M!GO Bottle, 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 Mi

Aug 31
2 h 46 min

Fun Nutritional Facts, Picking One Continent's Cuisine, Batty Thing of the Week, and the Best Summer Drinks

Segments Fun Nutritional Facts Trek Propaganda:  Missing CDT Thru-Hiker Found Dead in Tetons by Kelly Floro Ch. 64 – Vermilion Valley & Vitamin I by Starlight Q

Aug 27
41 min

The Yosemite High Route: Type 2 Fun, Running out of Fuel, and Mystery Swelling with Elise "SOS" 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 9

Aug 24
2 h 19 min

Minus33 Sun Hoodie Review, How to Deal with Wildfire Smoke, Songs You'd Play on Repeat for an Enemy, and Cliche Instagram Captions

Segments Minus33 Sun Hoodie Review Trek Propaganda: How To Deal With Wildfire Smoke on a Thru-Hike by Katie Jackson QOTD:  What one song would you play on repeat fo

Aug 20
27 min

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

Aug 17
2 h 33 min

Trail News: Shrinking National Monuments, Easy Colorado Trailhead Access, Egypt vs. Aliens, and the Best Disney/Pixar Movies

Segments Trail News: Shrinking National Monuments Trek Propaganda:  How to Get From Denver to Waterton Canyon in Under $30 and 4 Hours by Jackson Mauser 8 Trail F

Aug 13
46 min

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
2 h 28 min

FarPointe Sun Cruiser Review, Favorite Thru-Hiking Memories, Losing Your Spoon vs. Your Shelter, and Movies Everyone Loves that You Hate

Segments Sun Hoodie Review: FarPointe Sun Cruiser Trek Propaganda:  Turkenna Saw a Black Bear by The Norris Trio Before You Read Another Thru-Hiking Horror Story,

Aug 6
44 min

From Near-Death Sepsis to Triple Crowning while Carrying Larry the Log with Shawn Mahoney (BPR #368)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Shawn Mahoney, aka the guy who carries a 20+ pound log nam

Aug 3
2 h 03 min

Outdoor Research Sun Hoodie Review, the Triple Crown of Shitty Beers, and Pausing vs. Rewinding Your Life

Segments Sun Hoodie Review: Outdoor Research AstroMan Trek Propaganda:  Hike naked day (Day 61) by Gerjan "Hungry" Hertgers 20 Strange Things Thru-hiking Can Do t

Jul 30
23 min

Chart trend

Position in the Wilderness chart (US), last 90 days.

#3
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day in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Backpacker Radio ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 5, 2026).

#26 ▼ 3 Wilderness US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I have finally caught up after two years of listening, sadly just to have Chaunce leave 😫. This podcast is entertaining, educational, and full of surprises. Just one complaint… as a dedicated Star Wars fan it was painful to listen to the triple crown of Star Wars characters.. and chaunce explain the story… she wasn’t completely wrong but still not quite right. Other than that love the girl talk episodes and more Jess would be nice. Love it! Will continue listening!

Vic Lani · Jul 2026

Listening to this in car the audio mixing is often very rough. Even when not in my car guests and hosts are all different volumes. Often one is way louder and someone is way too quiet. If they could fix this audio issue podcast would be perfect. I love the content though keep it up!

LavDad · Jun 2026

This is an excellent and entertaining podcast with genuine thru-hikers, not just people who go out for the weekend. This podcast has the best guests, too. Two things worth mentioning. First, co-host Chaunce is leaving Denver and will no longer be a regular on the podcast. I miss her already. I especially enjoyed Chaunce’s women’s only podcasts (how else could I learn to try to be less creepy or threatening on the trail?). Second, I like that this podcast has real hikers, not just weekenders. I’m not casting shade at weekenders; I love some of their podcasts, too. It’s just that some of the advice that comes from the different backgrounds winds up being sufficiently different to make a real difference (generally in $$$). I also liked chatting with Jessica at AT Trail Days last month. She’s great!

RomeBurns · Jun 2026

Chaunce and Zach bring the ruckus! A plethora of entertaining guests, rando rants, pungent pontificating, creative criticizing, deep discussions, true story trips reports, and generous general shenanigans! Thank yall for hooking up us Arkansans and listeners everywhere with a block of solid programming. L8R Alligator! Early Bird the 83rd

Marcusearlt · May 2026

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