30 Best Backpacking Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

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. more

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. more

The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports. more

This podcast is about learning how to have better backcountry experiences and understanding why spending time outside matters in the first place. I have conversations with people from diverse outdoor backgrounds to learn from them and hear their personal stories. I cover everything from backpacking, hiking, hunting, conservation, and outdoor skills to the broader role the outdoors can play in our health, perspective, and everyday lives. Thanks for listening! -Emory, By Land more

In the Trail Dames Podcast we speak with 'women who like to dance upon this earth.' We are a supportive group of women hikers. Some will make you laugh, some may make you cry, but all will inspire you to join us and dance upon this earth. more

On Trails Worth Hiking, we bring you the most interesting backpacking and trekking routes in the world. Every trail has a story. In the first part of each episode, we tell you the stories behind the trail. In the second part, we tell you how to hike the trail. In each episode, guests who have hiked the trail join Jeremy, our host, to talk about the experience of hiking it. Join us on each episode as we hear the story, then hike the trail. more

An overweight, 61-year-old retiree, with zero hiking experience, decided to hike the entire 2,185.3 mile length of the Appalachian Trail in 2014. What could possibly go wrong? As his brother, Mike, commented, 'It's a bit like taking up boxing and fighting Mike Tyson in your first bout.' Join Steve and his guests as they discuss all aspects of the trail, from gear to Lyme Disease, then back to trail magic and injury. more

Do you wish you could get expert thru-hiking advice from those who have done it? Or maybe you want to hear stories from trail? Join Triple Crowner & THRU-r hiking community founder, Carol 'Cheer' Coyne, as she deep dives into the world of long-distance hiking with her guests. Here, you'll learn from thru-hikers who recount their adventures in the wilderness. You'll also get the latest tips & tricks to help you up-level your backpacking game & prepare for trail. New episodes drop every other week subscribe and walk the trail with us! more

Join us, Wesley 'Yeti Legs' and Marie 'Basecamp' Black on the YETI WALKS INTO BASECAMP: Talking. Thru. Hiking. Podcast, where we discuss all things in the wonderful world of hiking. Each episode will cover various hiking topics, the 181 days we spent on the PCT, interviews with fellow hikers/trail angels, or even chats with gear junkies. We are a married couple who love hiking and ultra running. In 2022, we sold everything to hike the Pacific Crest Trail with a continuous footpath, followed by completing the TMB. Since then, we've hiked even more long trails. Welcome! more

Was bedeutet es, die Natur nicht nur zu bereisen, sondern sie wirklich zu verstehen? Willkommen bei Off The Path deinem Podcast für fundierte Wildnis-Expertise, unberührte Naturräume und echte Abenteuer abseits ausgetretener Pfade. Nach über zehn Jahren Podcast-Geschichte schlagen wir ein neues, tiefergehendes Kapitel auf: Wir nehmen dich mit auf geführte Expeditionen, blicken hinter die Kulissen von Naturschutzprojekten und ordnen die komplexen Zusammenhänge intakter Ökosysteme fachlich ein. Frei von oberflächlichem Massentourismus und klischeehaftem Hype. Das Team am Mikrofon: Gemeinsam mit Sebastian, Line und Lea blickst du aus der Perspektive ausgebildeter FGASA-Field-Guides und Safari-Experten auf die Wildnis unseres Planeten. Ergänzt durch Leas fundiertes Wissen als Wildtier-Ökologin und Wildtierfotografin verbindet das Trio echte Ranger-Praxis mit leidenschaftlicher Entdeckerlust. Von den Schwemmebenen des Okavango Deltas über lautloses Seekajaken zwischen Orcas in Kanada bis hin zur Kunst des Spurenlesens auf Walking Safaris: Wir sprechen über biologische Zusammenhänge, ethische Tierbeobachtung und die Magie, der Natur auf Augenhöhe zu begegnen. 🎙️ Neue Episoden: Jeden Mittwoch überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt. 🌍 Mehr über unsere Expeditionen & Philosophie: https://trips.off-the-path.com 📸 Einblicke aus der Praxis auf Instagram: https://instagram.com/offthepath Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen, und begleite uns hinaus in die Wildnis! more

Australian Hiker is Australia's premier hiking podcast as well as providing a southern hemisphere view on overseas hiking. We are Australia's longest running and most downloaded hiking podcast with regular episodes being released every two weeks covering gear and trail reviews, hiking practice, recipes and skills. Bonus episodes will be released at least once a month and include interviews from the trail as well as with relevant industry and allied professionals. Let us do all the research for you. more

The Training For Trekking Podcast is created to help hikers, trekkers and mountaineers prepare for their bucket list adventures. Rowan shares with you the simple training strategies to get you fit, strong and resilient to tackle anything the trail will throw at you. He also dives deep into subjects such as how to prevent altitude sickness, nutrition while hiking, injury prevention and much, much more. So you can have the very best chance of a safe, enjoyable and successful adventure! more

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia is a mecca for outdoor travel and adventure. Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast is your local guide to hiking, camping, kayaking, travel and so much more. Get the information and the inspiration to plan your own adventure, right here in Virginia. Lets Go! more

Hike is a podcast that shares the stories of people and places that inspire us to explore, wander, and live.

Welcome to the Just Trek Podcast — where elevation is our recreation. Hosted by Justin 'Justroc' Rimon, the Just Trek Podcast features inspiring conversations with hikers, backpackers, wildlife photographers, outdoor entrepreneurs, conservationists, solo travelers, and everyday adventurers. Rooted in the LA & SoCal outdoor community while sharing stories from around the country + world, each episode delivers hiking tips, outdoor inspiration, trail recommendations, mental wellness, and unforgettable adventures to motivate you to get outside, build community, and elevate your life. more

Travel freely, spontaneously and indefinitely. These stories, interviews and discussions are tailor-made for hitchhikers, backpackers, couchsurfers and all who love to travel. more

Skúsená cestovateľka Zuzka Čaprnková vám každú stredu po 15:00 v spolupráci s CK Victory Travel prináša rubriku Na ceste_FM o cestovaní, dobrodružstve a exotike. Ak máte túlavé chúťky alebo sa chcete stať zodpovednejšími voči planéte Zem, táto rubrika vás v rámci vysielania :Popo_FM inšpiruje aj poučí. more

Bienvenidos a nuestro podcast donde exploramos el fascinante mundo de las montañas a través de aventuras, recuerdos y anécdotas inolvidables. Cada episodio contará con invitados especiales que compartirán sus historias más emocionantes, desafiantes y conmovedoras en la naturaleza. Desde cimas épicas hasta momentos inesperados en las rutas, te llevaremos a descubrir la verdadera esencia de la montaña. ¡Prepárate para inspirarte y vivir la montaña desde una nueva perspectiva! more

Trail Correspondents is a teleportation machine to the trail- in audio form. Every other week, a select handful of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the American Discovery Trail, give us a glimpse into the world of long distance backpacking. Through their eyes and vocal cords, we learn all about the highs, lows, and nitty gritty details that go into a half-year, cross-country trek. Trail Correspondents is the next best thing to being on trail yourself. more

Backpacking and hiking tips and tales...with a sense of humor. This is your one-stop show for backpacking, hiking and adventure entertainment. From backpacking gear to the trail situations you will encounter to popular guests, this podcast will deliver. Derek and Carl will hit on all of the backpacking and hiking topics you want with decades of good (and horrendous) experience. more

The Live Ultralight Podcast is all about inspiring you to get outdoors and teaching you how to lighten your pack so you can go on more adventures. We largely focus on backpacking and things that are interesting to backpackers, but occasionally we delve into other adventure and travel topics as well. In addition, we aim to feature interesting and inspiring guests all around the backpacking, travel, and adventure space. more

Papa Bear Hikes is a Podcast for Nature Lovers & Outdoor Enthusiasts. Network/Artist: Martin Armitage is the author of Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont's Long Trail, and recipient of the WHITNEY YOUNG, JR. AWARD. *Presented By: Buzzsprout* Producer: Wendy A. Lawrence *Host: Martin Armitage *Edited By: Big Bear Studios *Show Notes: Wendy A. Lawrence *For Media Inquiries email: ****@avalonbusiness.org *The Papa Bear Hikes podcast is a GLOBAL iTunes fan favorite in multiple categories and has a Global Ranking in the top 1%! more

The World's longest running independent producer of broadcast quality podcasts for the adventurer, the long distance hiker, the backpacker, the camper, in fact anyone seeking an independent life in the outdoors as a self powered traveler. Since 2005 we've produced audio and video podcasts for the self powered outdoor enthusiast in the UK and World-Wide. For people who wants to find out more about getting into the outdoors lifestyle and enjoying the simple pleasures in life.Our range of material goes back to 2005 and dips into many aspects. We talk to others and discuss their trips and experiences big and small, we discuss and review gear, we link associated skills and interests all with the aim to inspire, inform, entertain and encourage listeners to enjoy the natural world around them. The podcasts are aimed at adventure seekers of every type. Walkers, backpackers, bushcrafters, cyclists, paddlers, travellers, equestrian users in fact anyone interested in expanding their knowledge and skills related to outdoor adventure. Winners of the European Podcast Awards UK Business Category. Current library consists of over 500 podcasts, with more than 14 million downloads to date. more

1 PodCast par semaine ;)Week-End Rando & Bivouac : https://lebanquierrandonneur.fr/agenda/Passionné de randonnée qui a fait de son rêve une réalité. C'est à dire partir traverser l'Europe à pied, soit 15 000 km, en solo et en autonomie complète.Mais il n'en a pas toujours été ainsi. Mes 1ère randos sur plusieurs jours furent un déclic dans ma vie. J'ai pris un pied énorme à vivre au contact de la nature jour et nuit, cependant je me suis blessé à porté un sac toujours trop lourd (24kg) en voulant faire des étapes beaucoup trop longues pour mon niveau... en fait, j'ai fait toutes les conneries de débutantspossibles et imaginables. Mes pieds, mes chevilles, mes genoux et mon dos s'en souviennent, et déjà à l'époque je trouvais dommage de ne pas avoir accès à des conseils simples et claires.Pendant 7 ans, j'ai été un banquier vissé sur sa chaise les yeux collé à un écran en attendant... le week-end pour partir marcher et s'oxygéner ! En 2017, je démissionne, commence mon activité de coach en trek et pars marcher 5 000 km pendant 6 mois pour fêter çà.Depuis j'ai marché 15 000 km sur les sentiers, dans des paysages merveilleux et surtout : sans me blesser ni réveiller de blessures... more

Adventure Travel beckons the daring, thrill-seeking, explorers of the world. Tune in weekly as our hosts discuss and interview like minded outdoor enthusiasts on the 10Adventures Podcast. Join the ever-growing community of intrepid adventure travellers and get inspired as you learn more about hiking, mountaineering, backpacking, trekking, cycling, thru-hiking, skiing and more. On each episode you will hear directly from passionate adventure travellers, guides, authors, globetrotters, tour operators and outdoor enthusiasts about their most epic experiences. Immerse yourself in the world of adventure travel and begin planning your next expedition thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, trekking the Himalayas or cycling the Italian Dolomites. Join as 10Adventures founder Richard, and co-hosts Dave and Karin recap stories of outdoor excursions and adventure travel on the 10Adventures Podcast. Follow us on instagram @10Adventures for more insight into the world of adventure travel. more

My upbringing deep in the Appalachian woods gave me intimacy and love for the backcountry. The Practical Woodsman is a way for me to share that love with you, as well as my observations, thinking, and approach to what folks today are calling 'bushcraft' and 'survival'. While I enjoy viewing other channels related to this sort of thing, much of it is impractical for any real scenario in the wilderness, and therefore pointless. The Practical Woodsman's focus is on what is practical, as well as pointing out certain things being demonstrated by 'bushcrafters' today that are not practical at all. Join our online community at thepracticalwoodsman.locals.com, or download the Locals.com app from the App Store and search for The Practical Woodsman. more

Raging rivers, hungry bears, huge avalanches—no matter how prepared you are, a walk in the woods can go from innocent to disastrous in the blink of an eye. Out Alive is a podcast series about real people who survived the unsurvivable. Each survivor takes you through what happened, from the packing mistakes to the missed signals to the plain bad luck, while experts and witnesses weigh in on how things went wrong. more

If you're new to backpacking, or if you're hopelessly in love with someone who wants you to love backpacking, then this podcast is for you. We'll talk about the essentials, how to lighten your load, and how to make the most of your time on the trail. more

Scott & Ariane have been guiding outdoor hiking treks for years. Follow their funny yet educational stories and experiences as they share 'everything outdoors'. From backpacking the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail. You never know who they will meet along the way. If you embrace Mother Nature, this show is for you. Trust The Trail will inspire you to connect with the outdoors in a whole new way. more

Interviews make the show feel like a radio channel dedicated to hikes and backpacks. So, put on your boots, pack a tent and sleeping bag and listen in! Have a guest idea or question- ****@cascadehikerpodcast.com more