Backpacking appalachian trail

6 backpacking luxury items that are worth the weight on the Appalachian Trail according to long distance hikers. Did your go-to luxury item make the list?

What is the cost to hike the Appalachian Trail? The answers are as varied as the personalities that set out to trek 2,200 miles. This article will discuss all the types of expense to expect as well as our actual expense for 6-months on the trail.

Who would want to hike and camp following a trail that is thousands of kilometers long? Before movies like Wild or Walk in the Woods, this endeavor was the realm of extreme hikers but now thousands are attempting to do one of the big thru-hikes each year. The United States boasts the three most famous trails with the Appalachian, Continental Divide, and Pacific Crest Trails holding an almost mystical place in the imagination of backpackers. The Appalachian Trail has the distinction of being…

Backpacks, umbrellas, and socks, oh my!

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

Backpacking shouldn't be synonymous with pain and suffering. Avoid these backpacking mistakes so you can be prepared, feel confident backpacking!

Getting read to hike the Appalachian Trail? Make sure you have these gear items to make your hike easier and more enjoyable!

What do I need to stay alive for 2,200 miles in the woods?

After deciding to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail this spring, I unlocked a new obsession: backpacking gear. Through much fixation, research, and mini shakedown hikes, I’ve got the gear I need (or at least think I do at the moment.) Here’s a summary of everything I’ve accumulated since May 2022 (when I graduated college and started my backpacking obsession.) A complete list of my gear can be found here. Sleep System/Pack ULA Circuit Originally, I started out with the Osprey Aura but decided…

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