Trail Theory

By Trail TheorySports Wilderness

Trail Theory episodes

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.
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Products we use in studio
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⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠- Affiliated with Creator Community
Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠⁠
In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠
On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠
⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
1 hr 3 min
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 ⁠⁠
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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

1 hr 1 min
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 ⁠⁠
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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
1 hr 4 min
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 ⁠⁠
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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
1 hr 5 min
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
1 hr 1 min
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
58 min
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.

1 hr 1 min
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
1 hr
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
1 hr 6 min
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
57 min

About Trail Theory

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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…