There are several items that you will need for the early and late weeks of your hike that will not be necessary during the warm summer months. •A sleeping bag rated to 20 degrees or less. You can also get a sleeping bag liner and use it along with your summer sleeping bag for extra […]
Solo Hiking Vs. Group Hiking
When you decide to do a thru-hike, your first instinct might be to recruit friends to come along too so you don’t have to go alone. Consider the benefits of solo hiking first before you invite anyone. Solo Hiking Pros: • You have more freedom to decide how fast you want to hike, when you […]
Hiking Boots vs. Trail Runners
Hiking boots have always been the traditional footwear for backpackers. Now that backpacking technology has evolved and gear is more lightweight, hiking shoes have become more lightweight as well. I used hiking boots for the majority of the trail but made the switch to trail runners for the last 300 miles. I’m a big fan of […]
What’s In My Pack?
What does an experienced thru-hiker have in their pack? Well, everyone has a different style, and you’ll find your own once you’re on the trail. I’ll tell you what gear I ended my hike with so you have an idea of what to shoot for. The Big Three For my hike, I went with the […]
Tents Vs. Hammocks
During my thru-hike I started with a tent, switched to a hammock, and ended without a form of shelter. At the beginning of the trail I had a two-person, 5-pound tent. I already owned it, and I didn’t want to spend any money on a new shelter. I carried my 5-pound tent all the way […]
Cutting Pack Weight
When shopping for gear, it’s easy to get sucked into buying cool, high-tech stuff that seems like it will be very necessary. However, before you make any purchases, ask yourself, “Will I absolutely need this?” If you’re not going to use something everyday, then don’t bother buying it. Start out with your three basic pieces […]
Trail Lingo
AT: an abbreviation for Appalachian Trail White-blaze: the six-inch by two-inch swatches of paint on trees and rocks that mark the trail. Blue-blaze: the side trails are usually marked by blue paint. They may take you on short-cuts, side attractions, to the summit of mountains, or on an easier part of the trail. They usually lead […]
Hitch-Hiking How-To
Hitch-hiking is a necessary part of the trail. You will need to go into towns to resupply on food. There are some towns that the trail runs right through; like Hot Springs, NC; Damascus, VA; Harpers Ferry, WV; and Dalton, MA. However, there will come a time when you are out of food and town […]
Osprey Pack Review
I wanted to talk about how great this pack is. I used the Osprey Aura 65 on my thru-hike and it did amazing. There are a few things I look for in a good pack, and this one has them all. Comfort. This is the number one thing I keep in mind when choosing a […]
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