279 Escaping Wild Fires On Trail With Tim Buckley

Jeremiah is out of town, so JK is bringing in a guest cohost for the week, and that man is none other than Brad Felton of As the Crow Flies Hiking. We talk about inappropriate things people say on trail, falling, while hiking, and a number of other random topics.Check out the brand new Mountain Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4

Johnathan and Jeremiah unpack everything in the backcountry from bagging up your poop, surviving a tornado and the great stool/chair debate.Check out the brand new Mountain Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4Red River Gorge Meetup 10/10/25 - 10/12/25:1. Easiest, but longest route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/indian-staircase-via-indian-arch-easiest-19e12da?u=i&sh=luwlk42. Medium, but fun alternate: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/indian-staircase-via-bypass-00d1146?u=i&sh=luwlk43. Hardest, but most fun: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/indian-staircase-via-staircase-hardest-daeb5e1?u=i&sh=luwlk4

In this episode, JK and Jeremiah talk about everything from annoying hornets to unethical hunting practices on trail, and the reality of backpacking alone....even if you're a backpacking veteran. Go check out the new Shadowlight Backpack over at Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/eZJoZ31Red River Gorge Meetup 10/10/25 - 10/12/25:1. Easiest, but longest route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/indian-staircase-via-indian-arch-easiest-19e12da?u=i&sh=luwlk42. Medium, but fun alternate: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/indian-staircase-via-bypass-00d1146?u=i&sh=luwlk43. Hardest, but most fun: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/indian-staircase-via-staircase-hardest-daeb5e1?u=i&sh=luwlk4

285 $700 Sleeping Bags, New Backpacks, and 4 Day Old Tuna Packets

In this episode, Jeremiah and JK talk about a recent incident that occurred in the Catskill Mountains in New York where psychedelic mushrooms caused a major issue. We also talk about some interesting "would you rather "s and so much more.Check out the brand new Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4

Today, we’ve got two AT thru-hikers, Kriz Akoni and Metro on the Move. Both recently summited Mt Katahdin and claimed their place in hiking history. We share in the victories, the struggles, and some of the most disgusting things that backpackers never talk about from the trail.Check out the brand new Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4

In this episode, Jeremiah shares the dirt on his most recent trip with Mr. Backpacking With Jason Sir. JK shares a list of things that most backpackers know but don't talk about. Check out the brand new Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4

On this episode, JK and Jeremiah revisit our most recent poll about where everyone prefers to do the "number 2", we discuss Wal-Mart's recall on exploding water bottles, and we decide which drinking water is the best to take on trail.Check out the brand new Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4

Check out the brand new Pursuit Apparel Line from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/2FE95c4Moose Mutlow is a senior trainer and family liaison officer of Yosemite Search & Rescue, one of the world's busiest organizations of its kind…and he’s bringing his years of experience to the Backpacking Podcast. We talk about everything from swimming with crocs in Australia to Navigating thick patches or Rhododendron in the mountains of North Carolina. We also learn the harrowing details of the hardest parts of working in search and rescue. Tune in to hear from someone on the front lines or our National Parks.

He survived wildfires, and now he’s surviving Ben McMillan at Hilltop Packs. Welcome Tim Buckley to the livestream.Check out Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/9TbbnVq