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 124 episodes available.

Trail Theory episodes:

February 25, 2026 Retro Backpacking: Before Ultralight Took Over the Outdoors
Old gear is rad — but how useful is it today? The boys discuss vintage hiking gear you may have forgotten about (and a few you may have never heard of).
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 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
59min
February 11, 2026 Sole Searching: A Guide to Feet
Your feet are the foundation of every trip and the trail does not care about your feelings, only your feet. The boys talk shoes, boots, socks, insoles, and more.
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 9min
January 28, 2026 First Trips: The Times We Learned to Love the Outdoors
The outdoors has a way of leaving a mark early in life. The boys share stories from their first camping trips and reflect on how those moments shaped the paths they’re on today.
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 4min
January 14, 2026 Stormproof: What to do When the Weather Goes Sideways
Weather is unpredictable and can turn a routine trek into the backcountry into a fight for survival. The boys break down how to make smart decisions and build a system that keeps you safe when the forecast fails.
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 13min
December 31, 2025 Reflecting on 2025, Chasing What’s Next
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 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 3min
December 17, 2025 Backpacking in the Digital Age
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 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
December 03, 2025 The Best New Trail Toys of 2025
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 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 4min
November 19, 2025 Who Asked For This? The Weird Gear Episode
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 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
November 05, 2025 Why East Coast Trails Deserve More Love
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 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
October 22, 2025 Things That Go Bump in the Woods
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 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

FAQs about Trail Theory:

How many episodes does Trail Theory have?

The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.

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