Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Gear List: What To Pack?

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On average, it takes hikers six months to thru-hike the entire trail and that is only possible with the right equipment. In this article you’ll discover which items make up the perfect Appalachian Trail gear list. Ready? Great,

I’ve learned a lot since then about about trimming down my gear list and how to better pack my backpack. Hey y’all! I am super pumped to be thru hiking the Appalachian

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Quick Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Gear Check List Gear and Accessories. Backpack: 50L to 60L is perfect. I recommend Osprey’s range of backpacks. Shelter: A tent, tarp or hammock is worth taking. I recommend the

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When planning a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trial, having essential gear will make your journey safe, comfortable and enjoyable. Essential gear includes backpacks, shelter and sleep

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Hyperlite makes some of the best packs for light thru-hikers and was one of the most common brands on the trail in 2021. The packs weigh roughly 2lbs and uses a tough Dyneema fabric

This page covers the hiking gear I used on the thru-hiking triple crown (Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail). I cover everything from the

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Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hikers Liz „Snorkel“ Thomas and Nathan Pipenberg.

Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hiker Liz „Snorkel“ Thomas and BACKPACKER Gear Editor Eli Bernstein. Snowstorms, weeks of rain,

The Appalachian Trail is wet. Invest in good rain gear, but know that nothing is truly infallible against the East Coast rainy season. Prepare for weather extremes. A six-month

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This is a complete Appalachian Trail Gear List for thru-hiking in 2025. Below is a list of the best to take when thru-hiking or section hiking the Appalachian Trail. A Lightweight or Ultralight Appalachian Trail packing list will

Ask 10 different thru hikers what gear to use, and you will get 10 different answers. Options can range from “ultralight” to “ultraheavy.” Two important things to consider when choosing gear

Appalachian Trail Gear List – My Picks. by Jessica | Mar 19, 2016 | Appalachian Trail Gear List, Backpacking Topics | 80 comments. I know this post is cutting into the

Get all your other gear, then make sure to get a pack that it fits in. Unless you have an unlimited budget to get the latest greatest ultralight EVERYTHING, your gear might to bulky to fit, or too

Appalachian Trail Backpacking Gear List. Bear precautions: Though grizzlies are not found here, the average thru hiker is likely to encounter a black bear at some point. The best defense against bears in camp is preparing

I used a DCF food bag from Georgia to New England. I used a PCT hang if there were no cables or bear box. I switched to an Ursack in an attempt to simplify camp setup because the days

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I’m new to hiking but I know that you need gear to hike the Appalachian Trail. So I had to figure out what is and isn’t worth the weight for me. It is my hope that sharing this information will be a helpful starting point for

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