Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers Gear List!

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  • Опубліковано 8 січ 2025

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  • @tomellis3218
    @tomellis3218 12 годин тому +1

    Logical gear choices.. Hike your own hike…. Learn from others, adapt, change out as needed and also remembers smiles not miles and enjoy. I’m really looking forward to watching your vlogs… ❤😊

  • @lt2246
    @lt2246 11 годин тому +2

    Nice video. A Fanny pack may be a good option for the small things you want easy access.
    What was your base weight? Do you have good waterproof gloves - I may have missed? Another thing that might be nice for March are waterproof socks?
    Best wishes on your journey.

  • @JasonSnailer
    @JasonSnailer День тому +4

    I love the start of your video. You don’t have to have ultralight stuff to do hike a trail. Willpower and mental toughness! Good luck

  • @sparky10547
    @sparky10547 2 дні тому +3

    As long as you are happy with your gear and it works like it’s supposed to, that’s all that matters. As far as your pack , Osprey is a great choice, and as long as it is comfortable to you, that’s all that matters. It’s your hike , enjoy it and don’t go broke doing it. Good luck , we will be watching you.

  • @wanderlust9081
    @wanderlust9081 День тому +2

    Hey Laura, your gear is absolut good. And yes - it‘s nice🎉 Don‘r worry about what other people think. And who wants to roast you? This is expansive gear and it will do it‘s job. I enjoy your gear, because all the super ul fancy DCF stuff is the always same - I love individual gear. Here in Germany wildcamping is forbidden, so less people use DCF tents, we need tents on dark green or brown. Otherwise we‘ve to pay up to 10.000 € when caught.😮 And who made the „only 1 luxury-item“? Your hike - your rules. There is a life beyond gramcounting 😉Enjoy and come back healthy & happy. Happy trails from Germany ❤

  • @michaelrosenfeld3144
    @michaelrosenfeld3144 8 годин тому +1

    Excellent choices! Do you have a small shovel to dig cat holes? If you are sending packages ahead I would send to a hostel rather than post office which have restricted hours. Crocks are a great choice for not only camp shoes but also water crossing. Good luck. Frozen Belt class of 2023.

  • @67wolfpack
    @67wolfpack 2 дні тому +6

    I think you had good equipment! I thru hiked in 2024 and can say that you don’t need super light weight expensive gear. I had some expensive gear fail throughout the trail. The black diamond poles for me were awesome! Great video and keep hiking!

  • @artmercer7465
    @artmercer7465 2 дні тому +3

    I agree with you regarding the rain pants. Nothing like them in the morning to keep wet weeds off your legs. A 2L water bag and 1L pepsi bootle equipped with a hydration hose keeps water ready at the shoulder strap. Water purification tablets are a nice addition for B/U. Trust me water filters are left behind, dropped a long the trail. The drops packed in separate location will save you.

  • @justjonoutdoors
    @justjonoutdoors 2 дні тому +4

    The rubber tips on your trekking poles are intended for indoor use - you really want the exposed carbide tips to engage the ground, stones, slick wood, etc., when you are hiking outdoors. The rubber tips will slip like crazy on wet stone and wet wood!!!

    • @Maryann110
      @Maryann110 6 годин тому

      Rubber tips also good for walking on paved surfaces. Eliminating the annoying clickity clack.

    • @justjonoutdoors
      @justjonoutdoors 5 годин тому

      @Maryann110 True, however the carbides will still engage better and slip less. I find the “annoyance” of carrying/keeping track of the rubber tips to be significantly higher than a little “clickety-clack” cruising down a road walk section…

    • @Maryann110
      @Maryann110 2 години тому +1

      @@justjonoutdoors point taken, however I wasn’t referring to the clicking annoying you but others nearby.

  • @jamesadams2334
    @jamesadams2334 2 дні тому +3

    Osprey is a good pack, not the lightest but depending on the hiker, usually comfortable. Don't worry so much about the weight, most gear today is fairly light to start with. Back in the day, nothing was light weight and on my first thru hike in 1990, my pack was 72 pounds on Springer. My second thru hike in 2002 my pack was down to 31 pounds. The town dress is a great idea. I kept a gallon Ziploc with a T shirt and shorts just for town. Your equipment sounds good and remember, more hikers have completed the A.T. with packs over 35 pounds than under 35 pounds. Best advice that I can give is start slow and build to higher mileage. Good luck!
    Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun!
    geek

  • @Elizabeth-pt4bv
    @Elizabeth-pt4bv День тому +1

    Thank younfor vlogging your journey to Katahdin. Im newly liked and subscribed 👏👏 your gear is great, walk away from the naysayers. Thanks again for letting us hike along with you. Wishing you a fun, safe adventure

  • @keithmeyers1720
    @keithmeyers1720 2 дні тому +1

    I'm looking forward to your trip videos! Glad I found this one first. My luxury item(s), I love to cook, so have several pots, fry pan etc. To each their own.

  • @adropro3218
    @adropro3218 День тому +1

    Excellent content

  • @williamskellyr
    @williamskellyr 2 дні тому +1

    I so miss your videos, enthusiasm, and let's go! attitude. Next adventure?

  • @andrewhyduke1974
    @andrewhyduke1974 День тому +1

    So when you get to camp you will need to empty your pack to get to your tent? Think rain! Another thing you will discover is that all of your plastic bags will not last too long as stuff sacks. Purchasing waterproof stuff sacks in a range of sizes and colors will work better and go the distance! Oh yeah, waterproof rain cover for your pack is critical, especially if it rains all day.
    Rainmaker

  • @TopazFarmerTravels
    @TopazFarmerTravels 2 дні тому +1

    Good Gear video

  • @tlosgolf
    @tlosgolf 2 дні тому +1

    Packing up = the worst part of backpacking - Truth!

  • @AlanConnieGrodecki
    @AlanConnieGrodecki 2 дні тому

    You can forgo the Smokies printed permit with a National Park Pass? I hope so because that will make things easier. Thanks for sharing

    • @JeffreyMclamb-u4u
      @JeffreyMclamb-u4u День тому +3

      I’m planning on hiking on 2026 so I thought the same thing that it would be nice. So I googled it to make sure. It says you can’t forego Shenandoah or smokies permit with national park pass. NP pass is intended for entry into park while the permits need for AT hikers are intended for backcountry camping.

  • @Julia40731
    @Julia40731 17 годин тому +1

    Girl pull your hair back in a pony or something.. it’s driving me nuts lol