Trail Theory

By Trail TheorySports Wilderness

Trail Theory episodes

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.
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⁠⁠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
54 min
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.
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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
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 ⁠⁠
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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
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 ⁠⁠
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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
57 min
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 ⁠⁠
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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
58 min
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
33 min
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
1 hr 5 min
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
1 hr
April 23, 2025 Would You Rather? Kit Catastrophe Edition
The boys play a classic game with some practical questions and dive into the absurd that brings them close to tears.
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
April 09, 2025 Pack Your Car and Go: A Weekend Escape to West Branch State Park
Car camping is the perfect alternative when you can’t hit the trail and a great way to get some outdoor healing. The boys leave the tents behind and cram into the camper for a weekend filled with food, fire, and friendship.
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
46 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…