Trail Tales - Thru-Hiking & Backpacking

Apr 25 2024 701
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What’s it like to hike and live in the backcountry for 5 months? Host and thru-hiker & YouTuber Kyle Hates Hiking (Kyle O’Grady), who has completed every last step of the Appalachian Trail, interviews other thru-hikers, peak-baggers, and backpackers who are almost as crazy as him. Is life while thru-hiking really as glamorous as the social media stars make it out to be? Is pooping in the woods really that big of a deal? Find out these answers and more on Trail Tales.

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7 Ultralight Backpacking Gear HACKS that stupid hikers ignore (with Baker Bokorney)

Apr 25 2024 69 mins  
Baker is back, and this time we are going over our favorite ultralight backpacking gear hacks, plus other interesting backpacking discussions! This one went off the rails a little bit, I'm not going to lie, but hopefully you're here for the goofs and the gags! Enjoy! For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

10 STUPID but Common Beginner Backpacking Mistakes (w/ Sintax77)

Apr 18 2024 68 mins  
Sintax77 is BACK on the show, and in this episode we're going over common beginner backpacking mistakes! The reason I'm calling these 'stupid' mistakes is because, well, I'm an idiot and I've made pretty much all of these mistakes at one point or another. Sintax77 is the man, I'm so grateful he came back on the show, and I hope you enjoy! Sintax77 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co

i never thought something like this could happen...

Apr 11 2024 27 mins  
On March 3rd, 2024, my girlfriend experienced a freak accident as we started what was supposed to be an easy hike. Here's the story and what we can learn from it. For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xr

20 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE my Appalachian Trail Thru Hike...

Mar 21 2024 49 mins  
Here are 20 things I wish I'd known before I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail. From gear choices, to social choices, to personal choices, there's always room for improvement on the Appalachian Trail, and hopefully this will be able to help YOU if you're planning on hiking the Appalachian Trail in the future. Appalachian Trail. For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode

The Depressing TRUTH about the Pacific Crest Trail that NOBODY wants to hear…

Feb 29 2024 61 mins  
Frozen from Outdoor Adventures joins the show to talk about his upcoming thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT 2024). He previously hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019, and is now taking his talents to the Pacific Crest Trail. We talk about what he is nervous about, what gear changes he's made, and how he is planning on dealing with the depressing reality that the Pacific Crest

The Most OVERRATED Gear in Backpacking!

Feb 22 2024 70 mins  
Baker is back and in this episode we talk (and disagree) about some of the most OVERRATED types of backpacking gear on the market. At the end of the day everyone is going to have different opinions on what backpacking gear is worth taking, but hopefully this discussion between two thru hikers can help guide your own opinion. What do you think is 'cooler', hammocks or fanny packs?!

The CULT that PREYS on Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers...

Feb 15 2024 65 mins  
Audrey "Glowstick" Payne joins the show to discuss the controversial Twelve Tribes hostel on the Appalachian Trail, also known as the Yellow Deli. Is this group a cult? Are they targeting Appalachian Trail hikers for recruitment? Or is it all being blown out of proportion? We also talk about Audrey's experience thru hiking the Appalachian Trail, John Muir Trail, and much more! Audr

Confronting Elina Osborne | The TRUTH about her time on the Pacific Crest Trail…

Feb 13 2024 62 mins  
Elina Osborne joins the show to discuss her Pacific Crest Trail thru hike, film-making, the Hayduke in Utah, and much more. A HIGHLY requested guest, it was fantastic to finally catch up with her. Elina on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElinaOsborneElina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elinasborne/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to

AT vs PCT | An IN DEPTH Comparison from a Thru Hiker (which one is better?)

Feb 01 2024 58 mins  
In this solo episode I do an in depth comparison between the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail in the following categories; Weather/climate, Views and scenery, Gear differences, Difficulty (Mentally & Physically), Permits, Water, Resupply, Towns, and People. Then, at the end of the episode I tell you which trail I think is better (Appalachian Trail vs Pacific Crest Trai

What they DON'T tell you about hiking the Appalachian Trail... | Appalachian Adventurista

Jan 25 2024 62 mins  
The Appalachian Adventurista joins the show to talk all about her thru hiking of the Appalachian Trail. We talk about post trail depression, what it takes to vlog a thru hike, and at the end she shares a hilarious story about... smut?! You don't want to miss it. Appalachian Adventurista on YouTube: @appalachianadventurista Appalachian Adventurista on Instagram: https://www.instagra