Fantastic Backpacking Resources

Looking for excellent backpacking content? These fantastic resources with over 178 million YouTube views. These resources will help improve your backpacking enjoyment and on-trail experience:

YouTube channels

Outdoor Vitals  - Outdoor Vitals is a direct-to-consumer outdoor equipment company that provides excellent content on its channel.

The Hungry Hiker - She is an experienced thru-hiker that provides great on-trail food options and hiking opportunities in the US Northwest.

Justin Outdoors - Justin’s channel is a resource for gear and hiking locations, especially in Canada. Here is my post on Justin’s channel.  

The Outdoor Gear Review - Unbiased outdoor gear reviews are their specialty. They do not accept free gear or paid advertising. Agenda-free reviews.

Backcountry Exposure - They describe their channel as a location for: “everything backpacking, hiking, camping, everyday carry items, and just pure adventure. You’ll see plenty of outdoor gear reviews on backpacking, camping, and hiking gear, as well as knives, flashlights, and other everyday carry gear.”

 Dan Becker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UxIY0gtLRI  - Both gear reviews from a self-described backpacking gear nerd and memorable backpacking adventures. Dan is based in the US-Midwest. 

Schell Brothers Outdoors  - Andy and Kevin, Ohio-based brothers share their experiences with gear, food, trip planning, and their weekend and epic adventures. 2,116,362. Check out their podcast (Backcountry BSsing) as well.

 John Kelley - John shares his love of backpacking through gear and advice on enjoying life on the trail. John also has a recommended podcast (The Backpacking Podcast)

 Homemade Wanderlust  - Dixie has solo thru-hiked the AT, the PCT, CDT, and the Camino de Santiago. She will inspire you to get out on the trail.  

 Jeremiah Stringer Hikes. - Jeremiah focuses on improving your time on the trail. Through gear reviews and discussions, he offers excellent content. He also hosts the XXX podcast with John Kelley.  

 Lonewolf 902 - Content focuses on in-camp activities, including hot-tenting, gear, and enjoyment.  

Podcasts

 Backcountry BSsing Great complement to their Youtube channel. Interviews, gear, and adventure discussions.

 The Backpacking Podcast with John Kelley, Jeremiah Stringer Similar to their respective YouTube channels’ John and Jeremiah discuss gear, hiking, and the current state of backpacking. 

What blogs, YouTube channels, and podcasts do you enjoy that are missing from this list? Add them below.