Appalachian trail gear
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An experienced Appalachian Trail hiker breaks down common gear needed for hiking the AT.

Noah Miller saved to Appalachian trail
An ultralight backpacking gear list and FAQs for the gram counters. 5 pound full comfort base weight and a 9.5 pound consumables for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail. Regular backpacking, lightweight backpacking, ultralight backpacking, hyperlight backpacking compared.

Dewlittle saved to BP Gear List
2,190.9 miles, six months, nine pounds, 36 liters, and now we’re here. You guys know that I had a blast falling into the gear vortex and putting together my original Appalachian Trail gear list. I started the trail with a simplified pack, not just to keep the weight down, but to try to avoid spending money on things that I ultimately wouldn’t need. That worked out well overall, but there were still things that I sent home almost immediately, ...

Chris Ericksen saved to backpacking
Find out the 4 pieces of hiking gear I wish I brought with me when I started my long distance backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail. Most of these are small and inexpensive items – but they can make all the difference in your daily life while hiking. #appalachiantrail #backpackinggear #hikingtips

Tammy Wright saved to Wilderness Trail
A month after I stepped off Springer Mountain in Georgia, there is some wisdom I want to pass onto the next class of Appalachian Trail thru hikers.

Jade saved to at thru hike
Find out what gear I carried for my 5-month Appalachian Trail thru-hike, plus feedback on what worked and what didn't (and what I'd do differently).

Jennifer Dickson saved to survival
I'm sharing the Big 4 gear I'm bringing on the Appalachian Trail and how to find them at prices that won't break the bank.

Ambrea Smith saved to Outdoor Adventures
How do you thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? This detailed guide will help you prepare, plan, and successfully complete the 2,194.3-mile backpacking journey.

Leslie Dawn saved to places to go people to see
How much does it cost to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? About $3000, plus another $1000 for gear. In this article, I'll tell you how to budget for your hike, money saving tricks, and where to get the cheapest gear.
The author hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in June 2017 -- 117 days in which the PCT became her home. Learn from her best tips.

Katherin White saved to DO IT YOURSELF