Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio, hosted by Zach Davis and Juliana Chauncey, covers thru-hiking and long-distance backpacking, including trail news, gear reviews, interviews and trail culture. The show has 400 episodes released roughly every three days, with a median length of about 116 minutes for full episodes and shorter news episodes in between. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad. Its Apple Podcasts rating count of about 1,730 is a distinctive signal of an established audience.
Engaged thru-hiking community with a long-running, highly rated outdoor show
- Over 400 episodes since 2018, with a steady release schedule every three days.
- About 1,730 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.6 average signal a loyal, established listener base.
- Co-hosts discuss gear, trail news and interviews, a natural fit for outdoor brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, news roundup, gear review
- Tone
- casual, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 116 minutes for full episodes, about 40 minutes for shorter episodes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles include a mention of 'Poop Stories' and 'Burning Penis' in the crude humor, but no violent or political content is flagged.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.backpackerradio.thetrek.co/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1339028551 |
| RSS feed | backpackerradio.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Influencer Fined for Petting a Marmot, Grey Beard's AT Success, Evadin | 2026-10-15 | 48 min |
| Sleeping in an Outhouse on Christmas, 5.5-Pound AT Baseweight, and the | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 46 min |
| Thru-Hiker Death at Katahdin, Hobbies You Continue to be Bad At, Trail | 2026-10-08 | 40 min |
| Thru-Hiking the AT on a $2,000 Budget with Livvy "Stumbles" Weld (BPR | 2026-10-05 | 2 h 48 min |
| Fake Hiker News AI Slop, The Most Important Gear Maintenance Tasks, an | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 9 min |
| The Loowit Trail: 30 Miles Around Mount St. Helens with Zach, Katie, a | 2026-09-28 | 2 h 39 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
From the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear,…
About Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio is a podcast for long-distance backpackers, produced by The Trek and hosted by Zach Davis and Juliana Chauncey, according to the show's website. The show covers thru-hiking, trail news, interviews, gear and trail culture, releasing roughly every three days with full episodes around 116 minutes long. The feed lists 400 episodes since August 2018.
Apple Podcasts shows about 1,730 ratings with a 4.6 average, which the directory uses to estimate audience size. Based on that signal and the show's age and cadence, the listener base is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely to be experienced or aspiring backpackers, mostly in the United States. These figures are estimates, not published download numbers.
No sponsors were found in the feed, and the show carries an explicit flag. Its audience suits outdoor gear, nutrition and trail-service brands. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Backpacker Radio can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Backpacker Radio
How much does Backpacker Radio charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Backpacker Radio's estimated rate is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The final price depends on current audience data and terms agreed with the show.
What is Backpacker Radio about?
Backpacker Radio is a podcast for long-distance backpackers, covering thru-hiking, trail news, gear reviews, interviews and trail culture. Hosts Zach Davis and Juliana Chauncey release episodes roughly every three days.
How do I contact Backpacker Radio about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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