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. Multiple categories are worth considering when deciding what backpacking clothes to bring on the Appalachian Trail. I will review each attire category and discuss why each piece is worth […]
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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. What follows is what my husband and I found important when selecting an Appalachian Trail Tent for our thru-hike. Shelter: Tent or Hammock You need a tent or hammock
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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. If you’re thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, you’ll need a backpack to carry everything on this list and make your journey possible. Appalachian Trail Backpack There is no “best backpack
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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. Luxury backpacking items are considered indulgences. Only you can decide if these items are worth the weight of carrying them with you on your journey. Personal Luxury Items
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Hi there! Full-time RVer Heather here. Recently, I found myself telling Cindy about one of my favorite RV internet options on the market right now, RoamLink. She asked me if I would write up a quick review of this new multi-carrier data plan and why it’s such a fantastic option for obtaining reliable mobile internet for remote
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Hello! You must be preparing for a car camping trip. That’s very exciting! My name is Cindy. I grew up car-camping and have continued doing so my entire life. I’m also an avid backpacker and was a full-time RVer for three years! However, car camping remains my favorite way to enjoy the great outdoors! If
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If you’re here, you must be getting ready to enter the RV world. How awesome! From 2018 to 2021, my husband Barrett and I were full-time RVers, making loops of the United States, exploring while also working and returning to school, all from the road. Our Keystone Cougar Fifth Wheel took us all over the
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Two successful AT thru-hikers, a female and male couple, share their Appalachian Trail gear list recommendations and advice for beginners.
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