Trail Theory

By Trail Theory

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 plann... more

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How many episodes does Trail Theory have?

The podcast currently has 112 episodes available.

Trail Theory episodes:

September 10, 2025 Trip Prep: High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Mountain Reserve
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 Channel⁠
Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠
Email : [email protected]
Sponsors
⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
...more
1h 6min
August 27, 2025 Found Articles: Part 7
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 Channel⁠
Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠
Email : [email protected]
Sponsors
⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
...more
57min
August 06, 2025 Sophomore Summit: What Changed After Your First Trip?
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 Channel⁠
Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠
Email : [email protected]
Sponsors
⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
...more
54min
July 23, 2025 The Gear Graveyard: What Didn't Survive Our Pack
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 Channel⁠
Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠
Email : [email protected]
Sponsors
⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
...more
1h
July 09, 2025 Freeze Dried Part 8: Trail Goods Co. Taste Tested. Trail Theory Reviewed.
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 Channel⁠
Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠
Email : [email protected]
Sponsors
⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
...more
1h 1min
June 25, 2025 Unicorn Gear: Backpacking Inventions We Wish Existed
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 Channel⁠
Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠
Email : [email protected]
Sponsors
⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
...more
57min
June 11, 2025 Aimless Wandering: Campfire Conversation Part 6
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 Channel⁠
Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠
Email : [email protected]
Sponsors
⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
...more
58min
May 28, 2025 From the Trail: Jefferson National Forest, Mount Rogers and the AT
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 Channel⁠
Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠
Email : [email protected]
Sponsors
⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
...more
33min
May 21, 2025 Trip Prep: Jefferson National Forest, Mount Rogers and the AT
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 backcountry
Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠
Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠
Email : [email protected]
Sponsors
⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
...more
1h 5min
May 07, 2025 What Now? When The Trail Ends
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 Channel⁠
Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠
Email : [email protected]
Sponsors
⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
...more
1h

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How many episodes does Trail Theory have?

The podcast currently has 112 episodes available.

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