*TYPO at 18:46. Should say Skip Ahead To 54:27

00:00 Hey Y'all
00:54 Appalachian Trail (AT) History
02:32 GEAR
02:54 Backpacks
15:11 Shelters - TENTS
16:00 Freestanding, Semi-Freestanding, Trekking Pole
18:38 Double Wall, Single Wall
23:13 Hammocks
27:35 Tarps and Bivys
35:07 Seam Sealing and Stakes
38:24 Sleep System - Sleeping Bags and Quilts
40:16 Down and Synthetic Fill
48:29 Sleeping Pads
55:39 Baseweight
58:51 Footwear - Boots vs Trail Runners
01:17:23 Socks
01:23:30 Clothing
01:49:58 Repair Kit
01:52:48 FOOD
02:04:29 Bear Bag
02:07:35 Don't Over-plan Your Meals
02:10:55 Cookware - Stoves
02:18:24 Dishes, Lighters, Bandana
02:26:26 Water
02:27:42 How Much Water To Carry
02:29:19 Treating Water - Filters, Chemical, UV
02:43:54 Electronics
02:55:51 Resupply, Postage, Bounce Boxes
03:00:43 Formats For General Delivery for
Packages to Post Office/Businesses
03:04:12 HYGIENE - Pooping In The Woods
03:09:46 General Hygiene
03:16:43 Periods
03:21:44 Nails and Shaving
03:24:26 Common Injuries - Blisters, Tendonitis, Sprains, Plantar Fasciitis
03:34:26 Ticks
03:39:04 First Aid
03:41:08 Physical Training
03:45:04 Dangers/Safety
03:46:56 Hitchhiking
03:52:18 Firearms
03:55:52 Fording Rivers
04:03:07 Poisonous Plants, Hypo/Hyperthermia
04:07:40 Wildlife - Snakes
04:12:09 Bears
04:23:28 Mice
04:25:20 Personal Locator Beacon and Satellite Messaging
04:28:26 Navigation - Guide Books, FarOut App, and Blazes
04:32:02 Which Direction To Go? NOBO, SOBO, Flip Flop
04:43:30 Hiking Solo vs With A Partner/Group
04:52:58 Etiquette - Shelters, Towns, Trail Magic
05:08:25 Finances - On Trail and Off Trail Expenses
05:18:12 My On Trail Expenses Breakdown
05:19:32 Mental Preparation
05:36:02 Leave No Trace Principles
05:40:10 Permits
05:44:46 FINAL CHECKLIST

Links

The Trek’s Annual AT Survey
thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/tldr-summarizing-the-…

Ferry In Maine
www.matc.org/kennebec-river-ferry-service/

Appalachian Trail Gear Lists
•Original AT Gear List:
homemadewanderlust.com/whats-in-my-pack-gear-list/
•New AT Gear List (Similar Budget):
lighterpack.com/r/15jins
•New AT Gear List (Unlimited Budget):
lighterpack.com/r/habnbs

AT Gear Lists Video:
   • Gear I DON'T Recommend Anymore From M...  

Dehydrated Ground Beef Recipe Video:
   • How To Dehydrate Ground Beef (That Do...  

Best Town Stops For Receiving Mail Drops:
thetrek.co/best-towns-send-mail-drops-appalachian-…

Permits/Registration

•Pre-registration for AT
atcamp.org/

•Smoky Mountain NP Permit
smokiespermits.nps.gov/index.cfm?BCPermitTypeID=2

•Baxter SP Hiking Permit Information:
baxterstatepark.org/general-info/the-at/

•Baxter SP Parking Permit:
baxterstatepark.org/general-info/the-at/

Budget Gear List: lighterpack.com/r/9fvp69

CDT Gear List: lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf

PCT Gear Lists: Desert - lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7
Sierra Nevada - lighterpack.com/r/b8a8ic
Cascade Range - lighterpack.com/r/40d5gd

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