Gear Changes I Made on My Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Attempt - Video

The longer you're on trail, the more you'll discover what works best for you.

Throughout 73 days on the Appalachian Trail in rain, snow, cold weather, a heat wave, humidity, and post-hurricane conditions, I made some gear changes. And today we're going to talk about them!

0:00 intro
1:25 biggest change: the pack
3:41 fanny pack addition
4:49 food bag switch
6:45 sleep system changes
8:12 packing my fears: first aid kit
10:24 trekking pole gear failure
11:54 rain gear switch
14:06 clothing changes from head to toe
18:57 microspikes
19:28 large quick-dry towel
20:50 find what works for you!

Some of these changes are universal to the thru hiking experience and the changing of the seasons, while others were a bit more of a personal choice. If you have any specific questions about my gear choices, feel free to drop a comment down below ????

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