i too never wanted to watch people hiking the AT, because i wanna do it someday in the future and not be spoiled. instead i watched lots of gear videos and people preparing und talking about their experiences and their mistakes and stuff. and i was surprised you seemingly didnt! but that made it even more exciting! because if you follow others on youtube, they all buy the same tent, the same sleeping bag, the same backpack, the same everything.. and its so refreshing watching someone come up with their own ideas! anyways, by now i am so frustrated with corona and not being able to travel, i started watching lots of AT videos this year. but people's experiences are surprisingly different.
Yeah I watched nothing haha. In some ways it was a mistake, but in other ways it was more 'organic' as I made genuine mistakes that I learnt from and taught myself tricks and problem-solved through issues I faced. I just thought, well, people did this before the Internet and before UA-cam!
Awesome video. As someone just getting into hiking (doing the WHW next month as my first multi-day) it is great to get honest and accessible information on trails and equipment from other people rather the than the usual videos of people spending 2k on a tent and still saying it's unusable rubbish to them. Would be great to get some opinions on other trails in the UK with great camping spots especially if there are any in England to save the trip up north every time. Keep up the great job.
At last someone who thinks deeply and wisely about hiking and can talk about it in a very understanding way which many people don't manage . It's a vital learning curve for us all. Well done. Thank you.
He is possibly the devil dressed in a miniature dog costume. I'm sorry you weren't feeling good!! I've been a bit ill myself with seasonal rubbish, and also a bit of the blues with the darker nights drawing in. I'm glad I can help in even a small way with the videos!! Hope you're feeling better!
It is nice to see you again. What were the berries around you in the beginning? Your videos are always interesting. Cute dog, you should introduce us. There is a guy at the British Tank Museum who does weekly chats from his backyard. One time his dog was trying to get him to play. He apologized to the audience. The viewers love Finn and now he is a regular park of the talks. This video is excellent advise. You will probably save someone from a bunch of trouble. Tight budgets are tough. Several hikers quit in 2018 because they ran out of money. My son sometimes thinks about doing the AT. I told him to figure $2000 for gear and $6000 for on the trail expenses. When I planned on thru hiking in 1975, I had saved $1500 and felt that I only needed $1200. Ricky has me for support(I'm within a day's drive of most of the trail). River Country Products just had a sale on moderately priced gear. I bought him a backpack, sleeping set, and a tarp tent to try. His old external frame backpack, I had bought for Martha in 1978(when we planned to do the AT in VA) and he is too tall for it now. He would probably start from nearby and go NOBO to see if he likes it. After Katahdin he would come home and then head SOBO. If I was to do it(it would be a miracle of health recovery), I would start at Springer in February and go all the way NOBO. Take care of yourself. Good Luck, Rick
I hear it's a Hawthorn Berry shrub. Very common around here! I just felt it was very 'fall' and decided to get in amongst it haha. Yes I agree with your prices there. It's an expensive trip, but the memories and experiences are absolutely priceless. I'd much rather spend big money on adventure than a car for example. Ohhh so he'll be a mythical SOBO! Everyone will look at him with shock and wonder when he passes by!!
one of my biggest mistake which prob we all make at the start is buying gear which is too heavy or geared to a different discipline, then 18 months later when you've got a bit more knowledge having to go out and buy say a lighter tent or bag or stove
Tooootallllyy! Because you think 'it'll be fine, I can take the slightly heavier weight, it's cool'. And at first you can, until you start feeling the affects of long distance hiking, the fatigue and such, and you're like no this is just too much I need to drop some weight somehow.
Appalachian Girl UK exactly I did it when I first started out ,bought bags and kit that although not cheap was more designed for the bushcraft side of things ,like a heavier bag bomb proof tent ,zebra billy cans (great gear but not lightweight) and first decent walk I was prob carrying about 50lb on my back lol ,soon started cutting the weight ,prob the biggest weight saving is the tent and sleeping bag
Hi Laura, did you do any research on the C2C before you started to know what to expect on trail or was it a mistake you did not research it before you started.
i too never wanted to watch people hiking the AT, because i wanna do it someday in the future and not be spoiled. instead i watched lots of gear videos and people preparing und talking about their experiences and their mistakes and stuff. and i was surprised you seemingly didnt! but that made it even more exciting! because if you follow others on youtube, they all buy the same tent, the same sleeping bag, the same backpack, the same everything.. and its so refreshing watching someone come up with their own ideas!
anyways, by now i am so frustrated with corona and not being able to travel, i started watching lots of AT videos this year. but people's experiences are surprisingly different.
Yeah I watched nothing haha. In some ways it was a mistake, but in other ways it was more 'organic' as I made genuine mistakes that I learnt from and taught myself tricks and problem-solved through issues I faced. I just thought, well, people did this before the Internet and before UA-cam!
@@appalachiangirluk9960 exactly! and it makes your journey more unique to watch.
Awesome video. As someone just getting into hiking (doing the WHW next month as my first multi-day) it is great to get honest and accessible information on trails and equipment from other people rather the than the usual videos of people spending 2k on a tent and still saying it's unusable rubbish to them. Would be great to get some opinions on other trails in the UK with great camping spots especially if there are any in England to save the trip up north every time. Keep up the great job.
Great vid mate, really good bit of advice. Keep up the good work. 👍🏽
Thanks Carl! 👌🏼
At last someone who thinks deeply and wisely about hiking and can talk about it in a very understanding way which many people don't manage . It's a vital learning curve for us all. Well done. Thank you.
I don't know how I missed this comment, but thank you very much, what a compliment! Merry Christmas!
A Merry Christmas to you too.
Thanks for sharing
No problem, it's important to share knowledge. Where were you guys cooking steaks on rocks when I was on the AT?! Damn.
@@appalachiangirluk9960 yes you're right! Not too far from Springer Mountain! Thanks for checking out our video as well
Good to see you again after the c to c! Cute pooch 👍
Love your little dog Laura. Your Texas fan here loves your channel. I wasn’t feeling good today but when I saw you had a video out it made my day.
He is possibly the devil dressed in a miniature dog costume. I'm sorry you weren't feeling good!! I've been a bit ill myself with seasonal rubbish, and also a bit of the blues with the darker nights drawing in. I'm glad I can help in even a small way with the videos!! Hope you're feeling better!
It is nice to see you again. What were the berries around you in the beginning? Your videos are always interesting. Cute dog, you should introduce us. There is a guy at the British Tank Museum who does weekly chats from his backyard. One time his dog was trying to get him to play. He apologized to the audience. The viewers love Finn and now he is a regular park of the talks.
This video is excellent advise. You will probably save someone from a bunch of trouble. Tight budgets are tough. Several hikers quit in 2018 because they ran out of money.
My son sometimes thinks about doing the AT. I told him to figure $2000 for gear and $6000 for on the trail expenses. When I planned on thru hiking in 1975, I had saved $1500 and felt that I only needed $1200. Ricky has me for support(I'm within a day's drive of most of the trail). River Country Products just had a sale on moderately priced gear. I bought him a backpack, sleeping set, and a tarp tent to try. His old external frame backpack, I had bought for Martha in 1978(when we planned to do the AT in VA) and he is too tall for it now. He would probably start from nearby and go NOBO to see if he likes it. After Katahdin he would come home and then head SOBO. If I was to do it(it would be a miracle of health recovery), I would start at Springer in February and go all the way NOBO.
Take care of yourself. Good Luck, Rick
I hear it's a Hawthorn Berry shrub. Very common around here! I just felt it was very 'fall' and decided to get in amongst it haha. Yes I agree with your prices there. It's an expensive trip, but the memories and experiences are absolutely priceless. I'd much rather spend big money on adventure than a car for example. Ohhh so he'll be a mythical SOBO! Everyone will look at him with shock and wonder when he passes by!!
Oh, also, he is my mum's Dog and his name is Theodore/Theo. Cute but deadly, he is a terrier/daschund mix.
Just commenting for the sake of commenting 😏 good advice btw 👍🏼
You know how to treat me! Thank you!
one of my biggest mistake which prob we all make at the start is buying gear which is too heavy or geared to a different discipline, then 18 months later when you've got a bit more knowledge having to go out and buy say a lighter tent or bag or stove
Tooootallllyy! Because you think 'it'll be fine, I can take the slightly heavier weight, it's cool'. And at first you can, until you start feeling the affects of long distance hiking, the fatigue and such, and you're like no this is just too much I need to drop some weight somehow.
Appalachian Girl UK exactly I did it when I first started out ,bought bags and kit that although not cheap was more designed for the bushcraft side of things ,like a heavier bag bomb proof tent ,zebra billy cans (great gear but not lightweight) and first decent walk I was prob carrying about 50lb on my back lol ,soon started cutting the weight ,prob the biggest weight saving is the tent and sleeping bag
Great advise Laura. What’s your dogs name
Love your videos :) #validation haha
Thank you for the #validation I feel like my worth has been boosted haha!
Hi Laura, did you do any research on the C2C before you started to know what to expect on trail or was it a mistake you did not research it before you started.