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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FAQs about Trail Theory:

How many episodes does Trail Theory have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.

Trail Theory episodes:

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
October 08, 2025 Wildlife: Respecting their Home
Who would win in a fight: a gorilla or a giraffe? The boys ask
this and more hard-hitting backpacking wildlife questions.

...more
1h 1min
September 24, 2025 From The Van: High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Mountain Reserve
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 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
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

FAQs about Trail Theory:

How many episodes does Trail Theory have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.

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