A Message from Buddy Backpacker

Dear America,

It has been our privilege to have met such amazing people across this beautiful country. We would like to take some time and thank these individuals for their great contributions to our expeditions. The journey would not be possible without people like you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Happy Trails,
Buddy Backpacker

We have been proudly sponsored by

Big AgnesMontbellVasqueSalazon ChocolateBackpackers PantryHeadsweatsSource OutdoorCampboundBackcountry NinjasCairnAlps MountaineeringMophieEnlightened EquipmentYama Mountain GearGuthookTrail & EraAmerican Trekking Pole CoCampboundZPacksBadger TenkaraCampsaverParamount Fit FoodsAnti Gravity GearRaw RevelationsFox River SocksDarn Tough SocksPoint 6 SocksBackcountry NinjasREI PortlandMountainsmithSolioBridgford FoodsPackit GourmetParamount Fit FoodPaleo Meals to GoPetzelDelorme

Special Thanks on the Continental Divide

Teresa Martinez, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Cameron ‘Neon’ Schaefer, Boomhauer, Hippie Long Stockings, Juan the Shuttle Driver, Radar, Crystal Trujillo, Nita, The Toaster House, Pop Pop, Coach & Navigator

Special Thanks on the Pacific Crest

Jack Haskel, Backpacker Magazine, Scout & Frodo, Warner Springs Monty, Ziggy & The Bear, Sarge, Big Bear Hostel, Sandizzzle, Happy Tutu, Fish Lake Resort, Piute Mama, DIP, Becky & Cali, Mr & Mrs Saufley, Joe & Terrie Anderson, Lumber, Paul Bunyan, & Kentucky, Christine Vitterelli, Martha & Nick Vitterelli, So Way & Lil Diablo, Karen, Howie, & Cosmo Schwartz, Sage to Summit, Sugar Momma, Guino, Kate & Zach, Duffy, TC Cockcroft, Reno Dave, Jan McEwen, Balls, Beacon, Hand Me Down, Seiad Cafe, Happy Camp Family, John & Ester Phelps, Dionne & Family, Cindy Caters, Aiyana Green, Callahans Lodge, Mr. Tony George, Oregon Highway Crew, Fritz Family, Shrek & Crew, Trout Lake Store, Andrea & Jerry Dinsmore, Carolyn aka Ravensong, Dawn Bower, Rock Ocean, Guthook aka Ryan Linn, Angelica Mora, Chris Hall, Wylie Crazy Horse, 30 Pack, John & Jeanette Hotmer, Marianna Scandole, Jackie Grennon-Brooks, Stephen Rego, Reno Dave & Family, Julius and Evenlyn Kramer, Ronald & Barbara Rego, Demos & Darlene Pagonis

Special Thanks on the Appalachian Trail

Laurie Potteiger, Baltimore Jack, Warren Doyle, Miss Janet, Jennifer Pharr Davis, Junker, Bonzo & Rio, Fidget & Mammy, Shenandoah Park Rangers, Lumpy, Rocket & Pilgrim, Florida Flip-Floppers, Blueberry & Grammy, Jerry & Sherri Thomas, Nathan &  Ethan Thomas, John & Jeanette Hotmer, Carol & Rick Lindamood, Thomas Levardi, Rock & Roll, Crazy Larry, Chet’s Place, Maine White House, Chris “Sit-A-Bit” LaRoche, Derek & Family, Michael Middleton, Amicolola Falls Lodge, Uncle Johnny Shores, Standing Bear Hostel, Teacher & Snacktime, Hiker Mom, Rise & Shine, Amy & Bill Emerson, Lily “Greenbean” Friend, NAPA Auto Boonsboro, Sarah & Steve Mikucki, Flavor Saver, Brian Hotmer, Daunissa Hechler, Doc & Sherpa, Lauralee Bliss, Adam & Ashley Brua, Farmer Chef & Crew, Porch & Tumbleweed, Julius and Evenlyn Kramer, Ronald & Barbara Rego, Demos & Darlene Pagonis

Thank You For Believing in Us!