My FULL Gear List! | 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
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- Опубліковано 26 січ 2023
- Here it is! My full gear list of everything I will bring with me on the Appalachian Trail in 2023.
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GEAR I USE ⬇️⛺️
Big Three-
Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60: www.gossamergear.com/products...
Gossamer Gear “The Two” Tent: www.gossamergear.com/products...
Hammock Gear Econ Burrow: hammockgear.com/economy-burro...
Sleep System-
Thermarest NeoAir NXT:
Sea to Summit Reactor Liner: bit.ly/3SyjCNJ
Hikeventure Pillow: a.co/d/7wGCRgQ
Cooking/Water-
Toaks 750mL Pot: bit.ly/3Qz0Tik
MSR pocket rocket deluxe: bit.ly/3Qz0Tik
Titanium Spork: bit.ly/476O8T7
Katadyn BeFree: bit.ly/49Apwnq
Sawyer Squeeze:
CNOC 2L Vecto Water Bag: bit.ly/3QAWn2L
Aquamira Drops: bit.ly/3SAxFlO
ZPacks Bear Bagging Kit: zpacks.com/products/bear-bagg...
Clothes-
Baleaf joggers: a.co/d/6yqbnhA
Baleaf long sleeve: a.co/d/2z5HNRV
Darn tough socks: bit.ly/3uesDkT
Injinji Toe Liner socks: bit.ly/3sufW4Z
ExOfficio underwear: a.co/d/5Vw0E8T
LightHeart Gear Hoodie: lightheartgear.com/collection...
Enlightened Equipment Torrid Jacket: bit.ly/477FiVr
Smartwool Baselayer Top: bit.ly/3SzFOHe
Smartwool Leggings: bit.ly/3QXEL2w
Smartwool socks: bit.ly/47wM0E5
Outdoor Research Gloves:
AT Buff: bit.ly/49xvCVx
REI XeroDry GTX Rain Jacket: bit.ly/3SAwdzS
Shoes-
HOKA Speedgoat 5 (Trail runners): bit.ly/3SBarMk
Merrell Moab Mid Boots: bit.ly/3MCEDTK
Electronics-
Anker Powerbank: bit.ly/47OYJSX
Garmin In-Reach Mini: bit.ly/3FWhmbl
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp: a.co/d/5EuznUO
Double wall USB block: a.co/d/8A4Y4EK
Flextail Mini Air Pump: a.co/d/2qKZJMr
Toiletries/Bathroom:
Dr. Bronners Soap: bit.ly/3QF55gs
UL Trowel: bit.ly/3SD7WJr
Kula Cloth: bit.ly/40yFyu9
Extras-
Kahtoola Microspikes: alnk.to/9T5Mp6g
Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear Shoulder Pocket: bit.ly/43tMity
Leki Jannu Poles: bit.ly/40A47GY
Bens DEET Bug spray:
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love to see someone else who hikes in speedgoats ! they are awesome to hike in !!
Done 28 mile days in those things easily and my feet barely fetl it. They're like walking on clouds
You might want to toss in some leukotape to pop on any hot spots/blisters. Stuff is fantastic! Moleskin just doesn't hold as well
I will do that then!
I second this! It stays on and isn’t as thick.
Oh and make sure to get the stretchy kind. There are two different ones
I third this!
Love my HOKA Speedgoats. Never a blister!
Thnx for the shoutout! Hopefully will see ya somewhere down the trail. -Matador
I hope so too!
Good gear update🌲👍
I am so looking forward to following your journey. I'm planning a hike of the foothills trail and I hope it goes well!!! Good luck to your AT hike!!!
Great equipment choices! March will be here before you know it! I will be watching your every step of the way! Good luck!
Thanks for sharing. It’s never too late to learn some tips for the trail. And you have made some great choices. Happy hiking 🥾
Best wishes to you. Hope to be following your videos.
We’ve been prepping since 2021 as well. Great set up.
That's a lot of stuff gabby!
May I recommend preperationH totables, they work great for relieving itching from mosquitoes, poison ivy and oak. Great item to use in a pinch.
Looks good, you're ready to go! Good luck out there and hope we run into each other along the way.
Thank you and same!
Great video, Gabi! Looks like you'll be just fine out there. So excited for you and this journey!
Thank you so much!!
Gabi, I'll be starting April 1st! Hope to see you out there!
Really looking fwd to ur journey on the AT… how about adding a small umbrella.Good luck
Okay, you are ready to trek with a good selection of gear to start. I too, begin mid-March. Favor follows you!
Hey Gabi! Looks like you’re all ready to go! I look forward to following you in March. Definitely interested in your thoughts on your big 3 on the trail. Those are some of my top my AT list when I start to upgrade (hope to attempt in next year or after), so it will be nice to able to see your general thoughts/how they work for you! Good luck 🍀
I’ll make sure I make a video on them on trail! Thanks for watching
Well done and very well prepared… really incredibl that you can get all of that stuff in a backpack…. Really is amazing. Did I understand you correctly that you have 2 tents and really good idea with adding the pad to your equipment like you talked about at the end of the video. Can’t wait to follow your journey. 👍
Right! And no just one tent. And then a small bag for tent stakes and extra tie outs
This is a great video well done.
I like the Gerber knife. Smart looking first aid bag......good job! How 'bout a head lamp...some kind of flashlight? Good luck!
Great gear loadout!!! Have fun on the AT (the Trailbuddy poles are low price but beasts.... I've broke so many poles and these ones... are strong!)
Great to hear!
Dang girl! You already got your food! You are so prepared! 😮😊
Yeah I have to add a few things but it’s all there! I had a lot of leftover food from past trips and family/friends have been buying me meals and snacks lately so I put it all in my bag to add weight for hikes 😅
@@gabicerrahikes that’s smart! I keep pushing off buying stuff because I’m going to Hawaiian rolls for my lunches and those go bad to quickly. Hoping I’ll find everything I need a couple days before I go. But go you!
Looks great! We have a lot of the same gear!
Thanks! And yeah we do!
Definitely decent amount heavier than my gear but what works for you works for you! Best thing to do is backpack
I use this on my motorcycle in rain. Save a couple plastic bread bags (after you eat the bread) as rain coats for your socks + a couple rubber bands when walking in cold rain. Just slip over your feet like socks then put on your shoes.
Great idea!
I have see this before somewhere and thought it was a great idea. I even bought some new bread bags from Amazon, to save getting crumbs between my toes. It will save 200+ grams and I won’t need shoes swinging from my pack.
Check out Anker’s new charging block. Same size you have but fast charges your electronics. Could save you time in town. Thanks for Sharing!
Great video. I'm planning for 2024. I noticed you are using a dirty bag for water. I have found that they can puncture and also pop. I like to just have two 1.5 liter smart water bottles. One is always dirty, one is always clean. But in my experience these are much more reliable. Good luck!
I also think it's interpreting that you take a second pad. I also do that.
Okay okay….this is my first video of yours that I have watched and this is scary!! My name is also Gabii and I am hiking the AT this year too leaving the last week of February. We have the same pack, tent, trekking poles headlamp, sleeping bag liner, and hair 😂 I was honestly looking at the hammoc gear quilts too but decided to bite the bullet and go with an EE quilt instead 😂
I really hope we cross paths out there! My husband and I are starting pretty slow, so depending on your exact start date, we might see you!💙
Omg hi! That’s so funny. Not many people spell Gabi this way. And that’s crazy we have similar gear. If you have instagram I’ll message you and share my start date. If not, I’ll say that I’ll probably see you out there if I can catch up!
@@gabicerrahikes I don't have instagram, so I hope to see you out there! We just started a channel this week and posted our intro. It is called Hikinology if you'd like to follow
I recommend you take longer cords for your phone and Anker power bank. Most recepticals are 18” high in hostels and most places. Other than that you have done a great job of dialing down your gear. Can’t wait to support you on the trail. Let me know when, I’ll pay for one of your hostel stays.
Good advice I’ll try to find a longer anker cord! And thanks so much, so appreciated!
I have that same head lamp and in case you do not already know it goes from full light to zero light when the battery runs out. No dimming to let you know it's getting low. So, you might want an extra little button LED light for emergency lighting. Or make sure the head lamp is kept charged up frequently. Good luck on your adventure and look forward to following along.
I did not know that! Thanks for the heads up. Do you have any idea how long a charge lasts with it?
@@gabicerrahikes Sorry, I do not. You should test yours as it is always possible that mine is just odd.
Well now I have to follow along since my step-daughter Billie-Jo knows you! All the best on your journey!
Oh wow! I worked with her
Thank you for posting this now. I just sat down for a break and needed to escape my problems. Did the Gerber knife come from Ocean State Job Lot? They were on sale a couple of weeks ago. I've gotten some good deals on camping equipment from them. Good choice on the trekking poles. I've seen many poles break on the AT. I gave out 2 poles when I was doing trail magic.
This was your best video so far. You seem to be a lot more comfortable.
Add a ziplock to put your Sawyer in at night when you bring it to bed. The sewing kits from hotels work well. Is there any chance your boy friend can drive you to Springer? I've heard a lot of airline horror stories recently. Cancelled flights and lost luggage. Losing a pack before a thru hike would be a tragedy. Good Luck, Rick
The gerber knife actually came from Amazon, but I got it on sale! I’ll have to check out ocean state job lot I had no idea they had camping equipment!
And thanks! I feel like it was easier to record, took me a bit to get comfortable speaking to a camera haha
Sadly driving isn’t an option for me, but I am not checking my pack I’m carrying it on the plane so I have it in my possession the entire time. I’m going to check my poles, tent stakes, knife and food (things I don’t mind too much if they lose) and that way my pack can pack down smaller and I can carry it on with my expensive gear :)
@@gabicerrahikes With practise you get better at everything and more comfortable. Figure out how you're going to organize your videos, ahead of time. This will save you time on trail and your future self will find things easier when you look back.Good plan using carry on.
OSJL had micro spikes and trekking poles on sale a couple of weeks ago. In their online area you can order things that they ship to the store. I've been looking at the camp chairs that are 2 for $50 but you get a $40 gift card to spend later. They call them "Crazy Deals". Look in the sporting goods area, there is no telling what will be there. Also check out the "Eat For Free" area(you pay but get an equal gift card) but watch the expiration dates. They do have interesting imported foods that might be good on trail. You do have to get one of their membership cards. I figure that your boy friend will ship you things as needed.
We outfitted our Troop 18 years ago with sleeping bags and tents that were on a great sale at OSJL. Later, I bought 20 poles at $3 each to use with my Boy Scout Troop but had 10 left over so, I took 4 with me last August. Two guys had bent poles so it worked out good. Good Luck, Rick
I would consider keeping your trowel and tp on the outside of your pack. You’re not going to want to dig for it when you gotta go! Also, keep the cork ball in an outside pocket. You’ll use it more if it’s accessible.
It’s in my mesh outer pocket!
Great presentation. You've really done your homework and are well-equipped for your hike. I haven't watched all of your pre-hike videos yet, so you may have already answered this question: what is your base weight? I look forward to following your journey!
Thank you! My base weight with winter gear is between 16-17lbs
What consists of base weight? pack, tent & sleeping bag?
I wear glasses, so I may not know what I'm talking about, but do you need to worry about your contact lens supply freezing? Aren't they packaged in liquid? Also, why not put the bic in with your pot/stove? I'd also recommend the AirPods- the headphone cable is a PITA! I can't wait to follow a fellow western North Carolinian's hike. Waffle (GA-NJ '19, GA-ME '24!!!)
I actually never thought about the liquid they are packaged with so I just looked it up. Apparently the liquid will freeze down to a low temp, but apparently it doesn’t damage the contact when it thaws out. I guess I can sleep with the bag of extra contacts. And I don’t have the bic lighter in with my stove because it ignites with a button so I don’t really use the lighter!
@@gabicerrahikes I wasn’t sure about the pocket rocket. My stove doesn’t have an igniter. Still can’t wait to watch your hike! I’ll be doing trail magic as many times as I can this season and I look forward to meeting UA-camrs!
Apologies if I missed it in the video, but what's your base weight for all of that gear?
Between 16-17 lbs
Gabi, dump the aquamira. You really don't need it. Also lose the headlamp strap. It actually ways as much as the headlamp itself. There are other UL straps that will cut the weight of the whole thing in half. There are other bigger things to suggest but it seems like you already made up your mind so no need to bother you. You will learn as you progress on trail. I guarantee that you will cut and replace a lot of stuff you have now :)
The aquamira is my backup water purification. I’m not comfortable dumping it. And the headlamp is fine I’m not worried about it, but thanks for the advice. I’m not ultralight but I’m sure I’ll dump some things on trail
How much is you total weight? Great Video!
Base weight (with winter gear) between 16-17 lbs. with food and water probably 27-28 lbs
How's the journey. Did you ditch the double sock idea yet?
Nope I use the sock liners and darn tough socks as do MANY other hikers. No blisters for me so why would I stop
@@gabicerrahikes I found that when I switched to the darn tough socks I didn't need a liner anymore. As long as you don't get blisters that's what matters 😊
Enjoyed the video, good luck! I have one humble request for you and really everybody. To take antibiotics as preventative measures is to teach the bacteria resistance. We have a responsibility for others. Please concentrate on excellent prevention methods rather than antibiotics. If you do get bit, know what the early symptoms are and seek immediate treatment. I’m trying not to be annoying, sorry if it comes across that way.
Good presentation, ?sleep gloves dry like other sleep clothes? You did your homework good luck.
Be cautious about using DEET near any of your nylon gear. It can chemically react with it an ruin it.
Good to know!