AT $1k Budget Hike Day 3-4, Neal's Gap Trail Magic and Blisters!

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  • Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
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    AT $1k Budget Hike Day 3-4, Neal's Gap Trail Magic and Blisters!

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  • @QuadzillaHikes
    @QuadzillaHikes  Місяць тому +3

    If you enjoyed these videos please consider supporting the channel with $5/month, this helps me continue to put out these videos full time: www.couchtotrail.com/digital-trail-angels
    1K budget AT thru-hike gear list: www.couchtotrail.com/blog/thru-hiking-appalachian-trail-with-383-of-gear-full-gear-list

  • @chuckdenham126
    @chuckdenham126 Місяць тому +12

    It was great meeting you on trail 2-3 miles north of Neel Gap on day 3. You have inspired many to get out there on the many scenic trails we are blessed to have access to. I am glad you are showing that hiking and backpacking does not have to be expensive. Hike on Quadzilla !!

  • @mogain9258
    @mogain9258 23 дні тому +1

    Once again, I am procrastinating watching thru-hiking videos. Your videos are offering a welcome escape from the challenges of home improvement. I need to finish my projects do I can get outside!

    • @QuadzillaHikes
      @QuadzillaHikes  22 дні тому

      Goodluck with your projects and procrastination lol

  • @brett9817
    @brett9817 Місяць тому +15

    I was curious how you only had a dozen views in 9 hours. It looks like his video is set to Unlisted instead of Public. I only found it through the playlist, but it didn't show up on your channel naturally. Keep going man! I wish I was there with you.

    • @ryan56976
      @ryan56976 Місяць тому +2

      Landed in my feed 👍Seems to be working now

  • @jowryder3146
    @jowryder3146 11 днів тому

    Thru hiking and Black-eyed Peas.
    When I hiked the P.C.T. The Black-eyed Peas were making a video at Vasquez Rocks. The year was 2000. I never heard of them.

  • @markrico1917
    @markrico1917 Місяць тому +2

    If you'd like to know, the orange blossoms from 1:00 are azaleas, and the pink ones starting at 1:05 are laurels. :)

  • @matthewthalhamer2825
    @matthewthalhamer2825 Місяць тому +7

    Dammit I was only gonna watch 4 thru hikers this year,then you go and try it for 1k$

    • @aerynrowe5574
      @aerynrowe5574 Місяць тому +1

      Me too! Have you been following Rissa Roams?

    • @matthewthalhamer2825
      @matthewthalhamer2825 Місяць тому

      @@aerynrowe5574 no, I'm watching Sunny,Jess hikes trails, molly rose outdoors, and jaru walks,

    • @schmitzcj
      @schmitzcj Місяць тому

      ​@@aerynrowe5574I've been following her for a while,.. I think she's got what it takes to make it.

    • @stacyculp1044
      @stacyculp1044 27 днів тому

      Right

  • @lisaray6493
    @lisaray6493 Місяць тому +3

    We have a saying in the horse business, "No feet, no horse." Take care of those tootsies. You've rocked the thrifty gear, but those cheap shoes might do you wrong. Your attitude is great considering the pain you are in.

  • @angie0417
    @angie0417 Місяць тому +1

    The hiker box hot sauce is a nice touch! I’ve got to try the pb-honey-pop tart tortilla!

  • @declanmckeown323
    @declanmckeown323 Місяць тому +3

    Nothing but respect. Keep up the good work!!

  • @genevaodom3283
    @genevaodom3283 Місяць тому

    I am so glad that i found you again, I followed you on your though hike a couple of years ago. Thank you for sharing your hike with me. I always wanted to hike AT but time has slipped away and I find myself 73 years old. But you are hiking for all of us who wished that we too were able to join you. Stay safe and keep on hiking.

  • @timjenkins7903
    @timjenkins7903 Місяць тому +2

    Mountain Crossing patio pizza is a rite of passage

  • @Enmegapixel
    @Enmegapixel Місяць тому

    The “Cus It is still pain, but I’m not suffering”. Kinda mindset 🤟

  • @fearfeasog
    @fearfeasog Місяць тому +2

    Love your mindset. Happy hiking!

  • @matthewfurst1577
    @matthewfurst1577 Місяць тому

    bro you got the mind set. Thanks for sharing. keep on keeping on. Such inspiration i recieve from you.

  • @venkatinator
    @venkatinator Місяць тому

    Wishing you all the best and VERY eagerly awaiting your gear reviews, especially that backpack!!

  • @rondawil2845
    @rondawil2845 Місяць тому

    Enjoying.. following..much respect for your mental ability to keep going with something hurting... Anxious to see how the tent holds out. I know it's good for the first 400.. my daughter has one.. Safe trails and lots of nice blessings

  • @ShrimpChimps
    @ShrimpChimps Місяць тому

    I hiked this section a couple years ago. Pretty cool to see it again on video!

  • @snowvision4579
    @snowvision4579 Місяць тому +2

    AT again get after it QUADZZZZ

  • @EarlyRiser71
    @EarlyRiser71 Місяць тому

    Sucks Zen won't be there when you get to Franklin. He was a unique character.
    Loved the lean into the pain mindset. Such a great opportunity to see how our mind tries to create the stories when confronted with what most people consider "bad things." Well done! 🤘🕓

    • @QuadzillaHikes
      @QuadzillaHikes  Місяць тому

      He basically kidnapped me from the trail in 22 lmao. What a character.

  • @aaallllen
    @aaallllen Місяць тому +2

    Pain meditation is a new one for me. Interesting thoughts to keep relaxed or make it worse. Also, I like the Yellow Bird Habanero as a sweet/spicy sauce. How's the Serrano version?

  • @richardross7219
    @richardross7219 Місяць тому +2

    Peanut butter, honey, and raisins might be good too. Pain is usually a warning. I was a quadraplegic on a ventilator in Walter Reed for a while. Self Hypnosis was my only escape from the pain. It was basically day dreaming. I suspect your meditation is the same thing. I occassionally get bad foot pain. The VA takes care of it each time. I have to wear combat boots with pungi plates for the best foot comfort. Maybe you need better shoes. Life is too short to accept pain. Good Luck, Rick

  • @db.mc2
    @db.mc2 Місяць тому

    Stay safe and take care Jack 👊🏻👍🏻 Thank you my friend 🙏🏻 God Bless 🫶🏻 Appreciate you!

  • @jeppe77c
    @jeppe77c Місяць тому

    Awesome videos, doing the same kind of mental journey and planing on a thrue-hike on a tight budget in north of Sweden for 37 days. Love all the tips ❤
    How much bigger than your feet should the shoes be? Say you got 27cm feet.
    Best of luck on the trail 🤙

  • @paulwordley5580
    @paulwordley5580 Місяць тому

    Loving the content man, all the way from the UK! I get your mindset on many levels, so keep on going 👍🏼 Have to ask though, I’m loving the floral shorts.. Are they Thai shorts? 👊🏻

  • @janetwheeler4210
    @janetwheeler4210 Місяць тому

    Thanks 🙏

  • @deannefalise2784
    @deannefalise2784 Місяць тому +1

    I enjoy your videos but I have a hard time hearing what's said over the music. Maybe it's just me?
    Can't wait for the next one!

  • @edwardhatcher2618
    @edwardhatcher2618 Місяць тому +2

    Ever tried moleskin or luck tape for blisters?

    • @sharonbarrett4895
      @sharonbarrett4895 Місяць тому

      Moleskin at the first sign of discomfort has served me for over 40 years. A search and rescue Vietnam medic taught me about moleskin ❤️

  • @tomcrom
    @tomcrom Місяць тому +1

    The one thing to not skimp on is foot wear :)

  • @Oldsparkey
    @Oldsparkey Місяць тому

    For myself it's the hike and not the designation that matters. Might be one reason I am so slow and take life easy. If I wanted to rush , hurry and be speedy I would stay on hard pavement and in town. Two benefits of being retired and over the hill , age wise. LOL.

  • @christopherch7307
    @christopherch7307 Місяць тому +1

    👍🐿👍 hiker box treasures

  • @wanderingwalrus4304
    @wanderingwalrus4304 Місяць тому

    Hang on to that hot sauce bottle. I refilled a similar one from hot springs to Maine.

  • @mattmatthewmatchuu
    @mattmatthewmatchuu 10 днів тому

    are the la sportivas your normal shoes of choice or are they budget?

  • @rjstamer4728
    @rjstamer4728 Місяць тому

    What size pack do you wear?

  • @DonnaWinter
    @DonnaWinter Місяць тому +1

    *meow* 🐌😂 Glad the pad is working well for you but, ugh!, about the shoe sitch. Of course, you're handling it like a pro.

  • @GreerSaechao
    @GreerSaechao Місяць тому

    You found Gary!

  • @TennesseeSlim
    @TennesseeSlim Місяць тому +1

    Honestly you could probably start with grocery bags and find gear along the journey

  • @918mbc
    @918mbc Місяць тому

    that whole area looks so different from early march...lol

  • @samuelfox8126
    @samuelfox8126 Місяць тому

    Does you backpack have a retention system for your sleep pad against the back panel?

  • @chrisheyer1
    @chrisheyer1 Місяць тому

    What app about the AT do you recommend to use while on the AT?

  • @gregharmon3797
    @gregharmon3797 Місяць тому

    I wish there was a way to see how many hikers you pass up that started a month before you

  • @SmokeyDukems
    @SmokeyDukems Місяць тому

    GARY THE SNAIL!!!!!!!!

  • @grahames9228
    @grahames9228 Місяць тому

    Do you get to eat fruit and vegetables at any time?

  • @HyperOpticalSaint
    @HyperOpticalSaint Місяць тому

    What shoes are you wearing?

    • @QuadzillaHikes
      @QuadzillaHikes  Місяць тому

      LA Sportiva

    • @HyperOpticalSaint
      @HyperOpticalSaint Місяць тому

      @@QuadzillaHikes ohhhh, I thought you went with one of the super cheap shoes😆

  • @CruzCruz-nw7fi
    @CruzCruz-nw7fi Місяць тому

    1,000 for what equipment, food &shelter

    • @QuadzillaHikes
      @QuadzillaHikes  Місяць тому

      Equipment list is in description, 1000 for food

  • @lulububs
    @lulububs Місяць тому

    I live this guy. Everyone else's camera angel... Face. This guys? Thighs!

  • @TennesseeSlim
    @TennesseeSlim Місяць тому

    Tried to hand you a bottle of soy sauce lol

  • @mattjosh69
    @mattjosh69 Місяць тому

    Bro can you stop the music when your torquing there’s to much going on.🙏🏻

  • @suemoore1965
    @suemoore1965 Місяць тому

    👣💕 ARE YOU PLANNING ON USING THE SAME SHOES FOR 2200 MILES???

  • @yukifujita5856
    @yukifujita5856 Місяць тому

    I don’t have the hiking aerobics you grr see t but still, I would not eat junk food, you may get diabetes 2.