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Trail Theory

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 planning a trip to Mt. Everest. Whether you’re mapping out your first trip or you’ve been through hiking for years. The Trail Theory podcast has something for anyone seeking adventure. Not only will we be recording in our studio, but we’ll also be taking our listeners with us and recording from the trail. Join us as we laugh at our mistakes, and celebrate our successes. See you on the trail.

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Episodes

142 episodes

  1. Choose Your Own Adventure Part 2: Your Gut is Wrong 57:24
  2. Choose Your Own Adventure Part 1: Choose Wisely, Hikers 58:02
  3. From The Trail: Nantahala National Forest 29:03
  4. Trip Prep: Nantahala Basin Loop 58:46
  5. Freeze Dried Part 10: The Game Has Changed 1:09:55
  6. The Ultimate Gear Draft 1:09:30
  7. A Campfire Conversation - Featuring Rainier, Acadia and Broad Peak 1:06:36
  8. Outdoor Trends We Don't Understand 1:10:00
  9. What Makes a Great Adventure? Local Trails vs Bucket Lists 1:11:29
  10. In Defense of Quitting 1:06:22
  11. Trail Etiquette: Sinner or Saint? 1:09:01
  12. Live from Northeast Ohio Adventure Fest 36:03
  13. Psychology of the Woods Part 3 1:13:30
  14. From the Trail: Shenandoah National Park 45:43
  15. Trip Prep: Shenandoah National Park 1:08:55
  16. Found Articles: Part 8 1:03:37
  17. Pick 'em: Sweet Sixteen Survival Showdown 1:02:17
  18. Freeze Dried part 9: New Brands, Bold Takes 1:10:58
  19. Retro Backpacking: Before Ultralight Took Over the Outdoors 58:02
  20. Sole Searching: A Guide to Feet 1:08:29
  21. First Trips: The Times We Learned to Love the Outdoors 1:03:26
  22. Stormproof: What to do When the Weather Goes Sideways 1:12:12
  23. Reflecting on 2025, Chasing What’s Next 1:03:00
  24. Backpacking in the Digital Age 1:00:38
  25. The Best New Trail Toys of 2025 1:03:59
  26. Who Asked For This? The Weird Gear Episode 1:04:46
  27. Why East Coast Trails Deserve More Love 1:00:59
  28. Things That Go Bump in the Woods 57:32
  29. Wildlife: Respecting their Home 1:00:26
  30. From The Van: High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Mountain Reserve 59:07
  31. Trip Prep: High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Mountain Reserve 1:05:20
  32. Found Articles: Part 7 56:33
  33. Sophomore Summit: What Changed After Your First Trip? 53:13
  34. The Gear Graveyard: What Didn't Survive Our Pack 59:23
  35. Freeze Dried Part 8: Trail Goods Co. Taste Tested. Trail Theory Reviewed. 1:00:57
  36. Unicorn Gear: Backpacking Inventions We Wish Existed 56:42
  37. Aimless Wandering: Campfire Conversation Part 6 57:29
  38. From the Trail: Jefferson National Forest, Mount Rogers and the AT 32:54
  39. Trip Prep: Jefferson National Forest, Mount Rogers and the AT 1:04:46
  40. What Now? When The Trail Ends 59:24
  41. Would You Rather? Kit Catastrophe Edition 57:34
  42. Pack Your Car and Go: A Weekend Escape to West Branch State Park 45:26
  43. Found Articles Part 6 59:38
  44. Backpacking Blunders: Top Mistakes Beginners Make 1:06:05
  45. Hiking for $500: The Ultimate Backpacking Jeopardy 51:35
  46. When the Woods Get Weird: Train Parts, Plane Crashes & the Fear of Peeing in the Dark 58:41
  47. Off the Trail. Off the Rails. Campfire Conversations Part 5 1:00:24
  48. Dream Backpacking Kits: What We’d Take If Money Was No Object 1:46:32
  49. Freeze Dried Part 7: Unfiltered Taste Test of the New ReadyWise Outdoor Pro Adventure Meals 1:02:11
  50. Hiking Slang & Trail Names 1:00:43