The Backpacking Podcast

In this episode, we hang out with the founder of Hilltop Packs, Hilltop Packs Coffee, and Apex Gear, Ben McMillen. We’ll talk about everything from his history in backpacking to making the gear that many of us are using in the backcountry today. There also might be a little giveaway.

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In this episode, the guys got to hang out with one of our absolute favorite people in the world, Jason Waugh from the youtube channel, Backpacking with Jason. They talked about everything from wandering in the woods with no plan to wag bags. This is a do not miss episode!

In this episode, JK and Jeremiah got to hang out with the Gear Bros!!! Steven (My Life Outdoors) and Justin (Justing Outdoors) are the first guests of season 5, and we were excited to chat about everything from trips to gear and to what the future holds for both backpacking all-stars.

JK and Jeremiah answer all your questions, and some of them are even about backpacking!!!! Who will future guests be? Will we ever do a livestream again? What if Jeremiah was President of the US of A? Listen in and find out!

Jeremiah and JK throwdown in a showdown over who has the best Big 3 of shelter, sleep system and backpack. Vote for your choice in the poll on spotify or youtube, and leave us a message with your big 3.

JK and Jeremiah discuss the best way to ruin the most expensive gear, how NOT to launch a boat, and finding an unpleasant surprise when you get to camp at the end of a long day.

Recent Bear attacks are starting up new conversations on bear safety and whether or not forest officials need to step in with new legislation on bears. Jeremiah and JK discuss recent events and potential measures being taken to reduce bear activity around humans in the backcountry.

JK does an open box review of the pact trowel, and they guys discuss Jeremiah's recent kayak camping trip....and the crazy physical battle that he went through while it was going on.

Jeremiah and JK chat about how to tackle hot weather when backpacking. They tackle everything from sunscreen to sun umbrellas......and they got off topic.....A LOT!!!! JK also makes a gear purchase while live on the podcast.

Jeremiah and JK talk about the past several week's adventures and what they've been up to on trail. They also talk about some interesting new gear that's coming out on the market.