The Backpacking Podcast
The Backpacking Podcast, hosted by John Kelley and Jeremiah Stringer, covers backpacking gear, trail stories and guest interviews with a humorous tone. The show has 340 episodes released weekly, typically 50 to 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Weekly backpacking show with 234 Apple ratings averaging 4.5 stars
- Five years of weekly episodes build a steady, returning outdoor audience
- Gear-focused discussion suits product sponsors in outdoor equipment
- Guest interviews and trail stories keep listeners engaged for about an hour
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, listener questions
- Tone
- humorous, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
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
Episode titles include mild language and references such as 'The POOP EPISODE' and 'The Gub-ment HATES the Outdoors'; the feed flag is explicit 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backpackingpodca… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1495047937 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/120f0c00/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 441 Gear Fails, Hurricane Hiking & Snakes in Camp | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 0 min |
| 440 Upgrading Your Backpacking For Pennies or Free | 2026-10-09 | 60 min |
| 339 UL Backpacking Gear, Bear Attacks & 4 A.M. Amazon Deliveries | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 3 min |
| 338 - 5,000 Gallons of Diesel, Yellowstone Trash & Trail Court?! | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 3 min |
| 337 Biggest Backpacking Gear Trends of 2026 | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 0 min |
| 336 You Might Not Be A Backpacker If... | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Be prepared to listen to great stories, hear from incredible guests, and laugh until your stomach hurts. Jeremiah Stringer and John Kelley share from experiences and knowledge from the trail while bringing the fun back to backpacking podcasts. The main goal here is to make you smile, and you'll quickly realize that Wednesdays are the best day of the week.
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About The Backpacking Podcast
The Backpacking Podcast is hosted by John Kelley and Jeremiah Stringer and is published on Anchor and Spotify for Podcasters. The show covers backpacking gear, trail experiences and guest interviews, with episodes released weekly and typically running 50 to 60 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows 234 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars, which suggests a loyal listener base.
Listeners are likely to be backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts interested in gear and wilderness safety. Based on ratings and show age, estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure. No sponsors were visible in the feed, so the show is a candidate for a first sponsorship. The estimated host-read rate is $90 to $630 per episode.
Outdoor equipment and apparel brands are the best fit for this show. Sources: the show's RSS feed, Apple Podcasts listing and the Podcast Index.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Backpacking Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Backpacking Podcast
How much does The Backpacking Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $630 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is The Backpacking Podcast about?
The show covers backpacking gear, trail stories and guest interviews, with a humorous co-hosted style. Episodes are released weekly and typically run 50 to 60 minutes.
How do I contact The Backpacking Podcast 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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