NOTE: This post is part of a comprehensive Appalachian Trail thru-hike gear guide.If you have arrived here but would like to see all the other categories, start here. Clothing on the AT was our biggest learn-as-you-go category. We started our NOBO hike in Georgia in April, thinking we had it somewhat figured out, but we soon realized we […]
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NOTE: This post is part of a comprehensive Appalachian Trail thru-hike gear guide.If you have arrived here but would like to see all the other categories, start here. Backpacking Sleep System: Sleeping Bag or Quilt, Sleeping Liner, and Sleeping Pad An excellent sleep system is integral to getting you rested and back on the trail daily. Your
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NOTE: This post is part of a comprehensive Appalachian Trail thru-hike gear guide.If you have arrived here but would like to see all the other categories, start here. Whether you’re taking on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail or simply headed out for a long weekend of backpacking, luxury backpacking items are considered indulgences that can
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Do you want to get into backpacking? Awesome! But perhaps you’re not sure about how to plan a backpacking trip. Well, let’s get you started! Hi there, I’m Cindy! As someone who loves hiking, I’ve devoted much of my time to exploring trails. In 2022, my husband Barrett and I kicked it up a notch
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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, or curious about trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our week-by-week trail-life journey. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail. Now, each month, I share another week of our AT journey
AT Week 16: Katahdin & the 100 Mile Wilderness in Maine Read More »
Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, or curious about trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey with week-by-week insights into trail life. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail. Now, every month, I post another week
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NOTE: This post is part of a comprehensive Appalachian Trail thru-hike gear guide.If you have arrived here but would like to see all the other categories, start here. Hi there! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband Barrett and I completed a full Appalachian Trail thru-hike, covering the entire trail across 14 states in 32 weeks. When
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Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike FAQs Hi, I’m Cindy. My husband Barrett and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2022, covering every mile across 14 states in 32 weeks. After we finished our thru-hike in 2022, questions kept coming from friends, family, and new hikers considering the trail. Here are the most common questions I’m asked,
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Hi, I’m Cindy, a lifelong hiking enthusiast eager to share what I’ve learned on the trails. My husband and I spent three years traveling full-time in an RV, hiking across the U.S., and later completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. If you’ve ever wondered what to wear hiking, you’re not alone! Before our thru-hike,
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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, or curious about trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey with week-by-week insights into trail life. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail; these entries make up a monthly AT
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