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We’re four friends who discovered backpacking together and want to share our knowledge and experience with you. We’re talking all aspects of the outdoors. From simple topics like trail snacks to planning a trip to Mt. Everest. Whether you’re mapping out your first trip or you’ve been through hiking for years. The Trail Theory podcast has something for anyone seeking adventure. Not only will we be recording in our studio, but we’ll also be taking our listeners with us and recording from the trail. Join us as we laugh at our mistakes, and celebrate our successes. See you on the trail.
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It’s been a big year, both on the trail and at home. The boys press rewind on the last 12 months and lay out what's in store for the future. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and customAcoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠- Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠⁠ In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
Technology is shaping the future of backpacking, from navigation and safety to comfort and decision-making in the backcountry. The boys calculate what tech actually helps on trail and where the line is between smart preparation and over reliance. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
The holidays are upon us and it's time to start shopping for your friends with the sorriest gear. The boys dish on what new launched this year and try to keep their wallets in their pants. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
A dive into the strangest, mostly unnecessary, and oddly fascinating backpacking available on the market. The boys bring up bizarre items and decide if they deserve a spot in your pack.Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
Hiking in the American West deserves all the love and glorification it gets — but what about the lush trails of the East? The boys set out to give the “right” coast its due, but the talking trail gets a little muddy. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
Halloween is creeping up—and if you’re not careful, so might a werewolf in the woods. The boys spook themselves silly swapping eerie backcountry stories and tall tales that’ll make you jump.Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
Who would win in a fight: a gorilla or a giraffe? The boys ask this and more hard-hitting backpacking wildlife questions.
Rollercoaster ridges, jaw-dropping lookouts, and crowded campsites. The boys take on multiple ADK peaks and end the trip reminiscing in the back of a van.Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
Over the river and through the woods to upstate New York we go! The boys dive into great detail of their route, the new peaks on deck, and just how much this trip might kick their butts. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
Found Articles: Part 7

Found Articles: Part 7

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Why is the news always so sad? The boys search for not-so-horrific news in the backpacking and outdoor world and end up arguing about Little Debbies. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
So you survived your first ever backpacking trip and fell deeply in love with your new hobby: now what? The boys share stories about gear swaps, mindset and trip planning. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
Pack it in, regret it later. The boys relive some not-so-fond memories of gear left behind after hard-earned lessons on the trail. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
Trail Goods Co. wanted our thoughts. The boys wanted a hot meal. We met in the middle—with boiling water, hungry stomachs, and honest reactions. On the table: Loco Moco Brunch Skillet, Creamy Spicy Chicken Pasta, Stir Fried Pork Noodles, and Chicken Chile Verde with Rice.Did we find trail gold or just rehydrated hope? The boys are fed. The takes are fresh.Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
There’s good gear—and then there’s the mythical stuff that lives only in our imaginations. The boys brainstorm gear they wish they could add to their kit. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
It's time to build the metaphorical bonfire again. The boys are hot off the trail and ready to catch up on all things wild. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
The boys hit the trail for another raw, unfiltered episode—recorded while backpacking through Jefferson National Forest, along the Appalachian Trail, and into the epic Grayson Highlands.Wild ponies, and real moments from the backcountry. No studio, just nature.Follow for more trail-side content and drop a comment if you’ve hiked this area!Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠#TrailTheory #BackpackingPodcast #GraysonHighlands #AppalachianTrail #FromTheTrail
Whoa, there! Wicked winds, beautiful boulders, and gangs of ponies made Mount Rogers recreation area of Virginia the perfect spot for spring backpacking. The boys tell their tales of this trail from the backcountryWatch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
The end of a backpacking trip can be bittersweet. The boys talk about their traditions and how they handle being out of the woods and back to real life. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and customAcoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠- Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠⁠ In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
The boys play a classic game with some practical questions and dive into the absurd that brings them close to tears. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
Car camping is the perfect alternative when you can’t hit the trail and a great way to get some outdoor healing. The boys leave the tents behind and cram into the camper for a weekend filled with food, fire, and friendship.Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels  ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠ - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ ⁠In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
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