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The Backpacking Podcast

John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer

Booking Overview

This outdoors-focused interview and co-host discussion show centers on backpacking, hiking, camping, trail conditions, gear, safety, and humorous wilderness experiences, with occasional external guests such as park professionals. Credible pitches include park rangers, outdoor-safety specialists, experienced hikers, gear experts, and wilderness professionals; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible practitioners rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 340

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.1k subscribers

Instagram: 60.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

backpackingpodcast@gmail.com

jkishiking@gmail.com

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Host

John Kelley - Backpacking podcaster who shares trail experiences, outdoor knowledge, gear perspectives, and wilderness stories.

Jeremiah Stringer - Backpacking podcaster who shares trail experiences, outdoor knowledge, gear perspectives, and wilderness stories.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical professional or field experience in parks, wilderness, outdoor recreation, hiking, camping, or outdoor safety.
Required Achievements:  
Professional experience in parks or wilderness settings, Firsthand expertise in outdoor recreation or public-land operations

Recent Guest Discussions

Kristy Slaven - Park-ranger Work, Unusual Wilderness Encounters, Missing-person Situations, Public Interactions, And Memorable Experiences In The Outdoors.

Recent Topics

Outdoors, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Trail Safety

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Backpacking Podcast
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440 Upgrading Your Backpacking For Pennies or Free

October 09, 2026

Outdoor Vitals Resolve Down Anorak: https://alnk.to/cwX2fyNMeetup AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/creator-meetup-route-to-camp-a0671d7?u=i&sh=luwlk4Permit Link: https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/permits.htm🥾 IN THIS EPISODE💰 Backpacking Upgrades for Pennies or FreeWe take on five ideas from a list of 42 low-cost backpacking upgrades, including using fishing line for repairs, keeping your pillow in place with a T-shirt, trimming unnecessary gear, and in...

339 UL Backpacking Gear, Bear Attacks & 4 A.M. Amazon Deliveries

October 02, 2026

Meetup AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/creator-meetup-route-to-camp-a0671d7?u=i&sh=luwlk4This week on **The Backpacking Podcast**, John and Jeremiah are back with backpacking news, questionable gear, wildlife encounters, and plenty of opinions along the way.We kick things off with our first-ever **Pro Tip** segment: if you’re hiking with people who are faster than you, make sure YOU have the car keys. 😂Then things get serious in **Hiker News** as we discuss...

338 - 5,000 Gallons of Diesel, Yellowstone Trash & Trail Court?!

September 25, 2026

Meetup AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/creator-meetup-route-to-camp-a0671d7?u=i&sh=luwlk4Outdoor Vitals Mountain Pursuit Line: https://alnk.to/dLmgnji📧 Send us your photos, guest ideas, and ridiculous theme-song genre combinations:[backpackingpodcast@gmail.com](mailto:backpackingpodcast@gmail.com)Welcome back to The Backpacking Podcast! This episode has a little bit of everything: backpacking news, gear, ridiculous outdoor stories, Appalachian Trail discuss...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Backpacking Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Backpacking Podcast?

The Backpacking Podcast is hosted by John Kelley and Jeremiah Stringer. Its publicly listed emails are backpackingpodcast@gmail.com and jkishiking@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Backpacking Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for The Backpacking Podcast: backpackingpodcast@gmail.com and jkishiking@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Backpacking Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Backpacking Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Backpacking Podcast?

The Backpacking Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical professional or field experience in parks, wilderness, outdoor recreation, hiking, camping, or outdoor safety. Common among recent guests: Professional experience in parks or wilderness settings; Firsthand expertise in outdoor recreation or public-land operations. Recent guests include Kristy Slaven.

How hard is it to get booked on The Backpacking Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Backpacking Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Outdoors, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, and Trail Safety. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

backpackingpodcast@gmail.com

jkishiking@gmail.com

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