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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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#138
Wednesday · 58 min
Trip Prep: Nantahala Basin Loop
Deep in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains lies the horseshoe-shaped Nantahala Basin. The boys laid out their plans to tackle the "Land of the Noonday Sun." TRAIL THEORY STORE⁠ ⁠Become a Patreon member
#137
September 9 · 1 hr 9 min
Freeze Dried Part 10: The Game Has Changed
Backpacking meals used to mean picking the least-bad option from a handful of tired brands. The boys nosh on some of the best backcountry cuisine out there, one boiling cup of water at a time. TRAIL THEORY STORE Become a Patreon member
#136
August 26 · 1 hr 9 min
The Ultimate Gear Draft
We put together a fantasy football-style draft for backpacking gear with 8 categories and zero mercy for what you pick. The boys go head-to-head building their dream trip, one round at a time. SIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON CLICK FOR BLANK DRAFT SHEET
#135
August 12 · 1 hr 6 min
A Campfire Conversation - Featuring Rainier, Acadia and Broad Peak
Who needs a topic? There are tons to talk about in the outdoor world while Brian tells us his tale of tackling Mt. Rainer, Alex goes back to Acadia National Park and a tribute to Nims Purja and the Broad Peak tragedy. The boys riff, rattle and rumble without a rudder.
#134
July 29 · 1 hr 10 min
Outdoor Trends We Don't Understand
In the ever-changing landscape of outdoor adventure, certain trends take shape and take over. The boys dissect ones they may not hate, but have questions about the popularity of. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TrailTheory Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#133
July 15 · 1 hr 11 min
What Makes a Great Adventure? Local Trails vs Bucket Lists
Your local trail is not a warm-up, but it is a known quantity. The boys discuss trips both epic and local and settle once and for all the debate on which one is better (they don't). Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/TrailTheoryDon't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
#132
July 1 · 1 hr 6 min
In Defense of Quitting
Quitting and failing aren't the same thing, but it's sometimes hard to tell them apart. The boys dig into why turning around might be the most underrated skill in the outdoors. SHOP TRAIL THEORY MERCHBECOME A MEMBER OF OUR PATREON Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#131
June 17 · 1 hr 9 min
Trail Etiquette: Sinner or Saint?
Forgive me trail, for I have sinned. The boys get hot and bothered while discussing unwritten trail rules brought on by an unruly group they encountered while backpacking. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#130
June 3 · 36 min
Live from Northeast Ohio Adventure Fest
From the studio to the stage - Trail Theory is live at the Northeast Ohio Adventure Festival. The boys bring the podcast to the people. Become a Trail Theory Member through our Patreon Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#129
May 20 · 1 hr 13 min
Psychology of the Woods Part 3
Something's happening to your brain when you're deep in the woods. The boys break down the psychology behind why even a hard time on trail feels like medicine. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#128
May 6 · 45 min
From the Trail: Shenandoah National Park
Time to dust off the boots and taste the wild. The boys are live — deep in the backwoods of one of America's greatest National Parks. Trail Theory AllTrails Map - Shenandoah National Park Loop. Boy Ride Playlist Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsors⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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
#127
April 22 · 1 hr 8 min
Trip Prep: Shenandoah National Park
The forest is calling and permits don't grow on trees. The boys break down their plan for one of the East Coast's most iconic national parks. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#126
April 8 · 1 hr 3 min
Found Articles: Part 8
Updates, injuries, and epic feats are all the rage. The boys break it all down, react in real time, and keep you up to speed on what’s happening in the wild. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#125
March 25 · 1 hr 2 min
Pick 'em: Sweet Sixteen Survival Showdown
The rules are loose and the opinions are strong as the ultimate gear bracket takes shape. The boys go head-to-head, delivering bold takes, blowouts, and a few surprising upsets along the way. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#124
March 11 · 1 hr 10 min
Freeze Dried part 9: New Brands, Bold Takes
From perfecto to putrid, there is an abundance of freeze dried backpacking and plenty of new brands to try out. The boys light the stove, tie on their bibs and come to the studio hungry to review some fresh recipes. Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and customAcoustiwood pegboard panels ⁠⁠Audio-Technica⁠⁠Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ⁠⁠ATH-M50x⁠ In studio microphones - ⁠⁠BP40⁠⁠ On the trail microphones -⁠ ⁠AT875R⁠⁠ ⁠Music by ⁠Dan Koch⁠
#123
February 25 · 58 min
Retro Backpacking: Before Ultralight Took Over the Outdoors
Old gear is rad — but how useful is it today? The boys discuss vintage hiking gear you may have forgotten about (and a few you may have never heard of). Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#122
February 11 · 1 hr 8 min
Sole Searching: A Guide to Feet
Your feet are the foundation of every trip and the trail does not care about your feelings, only your feet. The boys talk shoes, boots, socks, insoles, and more. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#121
January 28 · 1 hr 3 min
First Trips: The Times We Learned to Love the Outdoors
The outdoors has a way of leaving a mark early in life. The boys share stories from their first camping trips and reflect on how those moments shaped the paths they’re on today. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#120
January 14 · 1 hr 12 min
Stormproof: What to do When the Weather Goes Sideways
Weather is unpredictable and can turn a routine trek into the backcountry into a fight for survival. The boys break down how to make smart decisions and build a system that keeps you safe when the forecast fails. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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
#119
Dec 31, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
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. Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.com 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

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