Trail Tales - Thru-Hiking & Backpacking

BAKER IS BACK, in this episode we jump all over the place and share stories upon stories from the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. We also talk about Baker's start into Vanlife, plus much more. If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

Zpack's Director of Marketing Mateo Favero joins the show to address some common complaints that hikers have with Zpacks and their gear. We talk about their high prices, gear quality, and of course we talk about Mateo's own experience thru hiking and backpacking and working for Zpacks. Zpacks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zpacks/ Mateo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4e0YvWFzeF/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com

Kelly Hays Hikes is a badass thru hiker who has taken on many of the long distance trails in the country. She hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2021, and the two of us were able to meet on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022. She also hiked the Florida Trail this past winter, and her videos were so inspiring that it really changed my mind about that seemingly unpopular trail. Kelly Hays YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMHF8GPio8NAeP0loK1VmA Kelly Hays Hikes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyhays23/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com

Kristian Morgan has attempted to set the Fastest Known Time for the Appalachian Trail three times since 2019. In 2022 he was able to capture the second fastest time in the world, but fell short of the ultimate goal. He's not giving up though, and in July of 2023 he's going for his fourth attempt... and this time, he just might get it. Go follow Kristian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristianultra/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

Jessica Pu is back on the show, and we go through the 10 STUPIDEST things we've done for Ultralight Backpacking. From cutting toothbrushes, to bringing scales into Walmart to weigh camp shoes, we cover it all!  If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

Ayesha Cording (aka Wilderbound, or Heaps) joins the show to talk all about her THREE Pacific Crest Trail thru hikes! She also shares the story of how she low-key trolled me when we first met, and I didn't realize it until we recorded this episode lol. At the end she shares an epic (and scary) mountain lion story! Wilderbound on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilderbound/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

Steven from MyLifeOutdoors joins the show! We talk all about his rise on YouTube, backpacking gear, and about what happens when you get a flat tire in the middle of a remote national park... with no spare to replace it.  MyLifeOutdoors on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyLifeOutdoors If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

Thanks to CloudSplitter Coffee for sponsoring this episode! Use code 'Trail10' at https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/ for a 10% discount on your order. Chad Lubinski joins the show to talk about his thru hikes of the John Muir Trail & Colorado Trail, and answers the question; how the f*** do you run 100 miles through the mountains? Chad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadahooche_/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

In this episode Baker and I go over the 10 COMMANDMENTS OF ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING. According to who you might ask?? According to us obviously. Chaos and hilarity ensues.  If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

The Kalalau Trail is intense. Most people don't think of Hawaii as being home to one of the gnarliest backpacking trips out there, but it is. The Kalalau Trail is no joke, and in this episode I'm gonna tell you everything you need to know about hiking it. If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher