A backpacking podcast hosted by a non-backpacker. That's right. A NON-backpacker. At least, not yet. As the host does her research to prepare for long hikes, she shares that information with YOU, her listeners, in a "spark notes" type manner. Hence: Pack Notes!

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:26:24 GMTTue, 14 Apr 2026 18:26:43 GMT60Becky Reth<p>A backpacking podcast hosted by a non-backpacker. That's right. A NON-backpacker. At least, not yet. As the host does her research to prepare for long hikes, she shares that information with YOU, her listeners, in a "spark notes" type manner. Hence: Pack Notes!</p>episodicBecky Rethjaxandbextry@gmail.comyesWelcome to Pack Notes! A backpacking podcast hosted by a non-backpacker. You read that right: a NON-backpacker. Or at least, not yet! As I do research to plan future backpacking trips and hopefully a thru hike one day crosses fingers, I share all of the info I find with YOU! So that you, too, can start planning your own backpacking trips.

But how do I stand out from the rest? I plan to provide basic backpacking information in almost a "spark notes" type fashion - and hence PACK NOTES is here! Bullet points on what you need to know to plan your next hike or backpacking trip.

If you have questions or topics you would like covered in a Pack Notes episode, OR if you are an experienced backpacker with tips, tricks and advice to share, please email me at packnotespod@gmail.com.

Thanks for listening!

]]>887f1e75-fbae-4d16-8a48-01eac95e038dTue, 14 Apr 2026 18:29:10 GMT<p>Welcome to Pack Notes! A backpacking podcast hosted by a non-backpacker. You read that right: a NON-backpacker. Or at least, not yet! As I do research to plan future backpacking trips and hopefully a thru hike one day <i>crosses fingers</i>, I share all of the info I find with YOU! So that you, too, can start planning your own backpacking trips.<br /><br />But how do I stand out from the rest? I plan to provide basic backpacking information in almost a "spark notes" type fashion - and hence PACK NOTES is here! Bullet points on what you need to know to plan your next hike or backpacking trip.<br /><br />If you have questions or topics you would like covered in a Pack Notes episode, OR if you are an experienced backpacker with tips, tricks and advice to share, please email me at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:packnotespod@gmail.com" target="_blank">packnotespod@gmail.com</a>.<br /><br />Thanks for listening!</p>no00:09:43EP 1: Welcome to Pack Notes!full