Appalachian trail gear

Find out the 4 things I wish I had with my when I started my long distance hike on the Appalachian Trail, but didn't! Plus , grab my complete backpacking gear checklist for free.

Having the right gear setup is crucial to having a successful Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Here are some guidelines that are pretty darn universal.

Backpacks, umbrellas, and socks, oh my!

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…

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

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 worked? What didn't? Find out.

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.

In March 2018, I set off on my first attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail — but I didn't make it. Now I'm heading back with an upgraded list of gear.