“I began hiking the AT and BMT and found your podcast and then you webpage. Fantastic! I’ve been listening to your podcasts since day one. You make hiking and backpacking so fun for people of any age or skill level. Just Terrific! Keep up the impressive, passionate work-it is appreciated!”
birdshooter fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/21
“With so many entering the Podcast world it’s refreshing that this podcast has stayed true to form and stays entertaining. If you love backpacking then this podcast should be in your favorite list. - Scott & Ariane TTT”
Nocmanus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/21
“N2Backpacking is a great podcast for anyone who’s already into hiking or planning to get into it. Fun, in depth interviews with plenty of hiking tips to take away.”
Baba0Riley82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/21
“Not a fly by night podcast. I started listening to BirdShooter in 2012 and appreciate that he's still going. Many interesting guests and great topics. Apologies for waiting this long to show my appreciation. Great interview with Bart Smith recently.”Read full review »
SSkor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/20
“I am new to hiking and backpacking. The Camel makes me laugh. Such a Peasant. Anyway, your content is great and it fires me up being in the Outdoors! Thank you so much. Continue the great work!”
Muscle Miller via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/19
“Well done Birdshooter. I listen to a lot of backpacking podcasts and I applaud your approach and content. I like that you avoid the exhaustive “life on the trail” discussions of many other podcasts. It is also refreshing that you don't always try to be cute or funny. And thank you for never...”Read full review »
WillCG99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/19
“Birdshooter has the consistency, voice, audio quality, breadth of topics, varried formats, and engaging approach, which all together that make his easily the best of all the backpacking podcasts that I've followed. Thanks!”Read full review »
karl-d via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/19
“Your approach is sincere and exploratory. Your topics have refreshingly expanded past the Triple Crown Trails which at this point are over done IMO. Your show about Everest and the Kungsleden were inspiring and interesting. My wife and I were in the Everest region in 2017 and could relate the...”Read full review »
RSC247 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/18
“Audio quality used to be very poor. But with Birdshooter getting a new studio, the audio sounds amazing!! Looking forward to be able to hear more podcast and keep on being inspired by all the amazing hikers you have on the show!!”
Julee Hawj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/18
“The campfire chats are my favorite. More raw and real. Reminds me of similar conversations with my backpacking friends. Please do more of these and get another mic. Great job BirdShooter”
Russell Stevens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/18
“BirdShooter is a great interviewer! As an experienced thru-hiker, he knows what questions people want to ask as they prepare for a new trail. I found n2backpacking very helpful as I was preparing to hike the PCT. It's both informative and entertaining! Great podcast!”Read full review »
Smiles Hikes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/18
“Your podcasts are awesome! You are an excellent interviewer - every podcast seems like a discussion with a friend (even the ones that are not!)
-Thanks for the show Birdshooter”
MostPlumNight via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/18
“Really enjoy what Birdshooter does with this podcast. My favorite episode is his interview of the author who wrote the book on Grandma Gatewood. Great stuff!”
Backpacker Diaries via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/18
“The Rookie mistake series is the greatest. You should add the rookie move of torching yourself by the campfire. Seems to be a reoccurring theme in that effort. Thanks for the show and Cheers”
joal10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/17
“I am from the PNW and it's great to hear about hiking in a different part of the country. Though news and gear is the same in not places, local trails and the AT are new to me in general.”Read full review »
Biggrood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/17
“This is the best podcast about hiking that I've found. Definitely the most informative when it comes to specifics about hiking long trails. Keep up the awesome work Bird shooter!”Read full review »
madshaman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/16
“Interviews are well done. Less sophomoric than some other hiking podcasts I've heard. As an older and experienced backpacker, this show appeals to me more than most. Great job BirdShooter!”Read full review »
mkg1226 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/16
“This is an excellent podcast for anyone into backpacking !! Eposide 34 is a great one ! listen to it then go watch "Money Shot's" movie on you tube very well done !!! I live near the AT so this movie is great to get to see the Pacific Northwest”Read full review »
Mmaannnnm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/16
“I commute 3 hrs a day to work. N2 Backpacking takes me on the AT, PCT, CDT, and many more trails around the world during my drive time. BirdShooter is an awesome host, selecting a myriad of backpacking experts offering adventurous stories and practical tips for the novice and veteran alone. N2...”Read full review »
Fly fish Chaplain via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/16
“Just tried this podcast out. Started with the 101 episode. Right out the gate, first tip, ugly sexism raises its head. No thanks, guys. Don't take your girlfriend backpacking in the rain? Give it up.”Read full review »
lithod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/16
“Birdshooter gives me a dose of trail stories when I need them most. The shows with "30 pack" are particularly fun. I've downloaded these episodes multiple times as I backpacked across Europe. I Wish there were more episodes.”Read full review »
DiggerATPCTCDT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/16
“This is one of my favorite outdoor podcasts. Great stories, good tips, and great presentation. If you like hiking, camping, or any kind of outdoor adventures check this show out.”
OwenH. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/14
“Since finding this podcast, I've really enjoyed going back and listening to older episodes. It's like hanging out with your buddies and talking backpacking. Keep it up and I look forward to future episodes!”Read full review »
AnonymousReviewerToday via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/14
“Unfortunately the first episode I listened to he interviewed a woman & made several embarassingly sexist comments about how unusual it was she backpacked w/o her husband & how he was interviewing her w/o her husband, etc - it was quite offensive, but I tried to not let that cloud my...”Read full review »
jamaicagal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/13