Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike – GEAR LIST – LIGHTWEIGHT
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike – GEAR LIST – LIGHTWEIGHT
Here’s a complete and detailed list of my Appalachian Trail thru-hike gear!
Hope this helps you as much as other gear list videos helped me.
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Cook System
Toaks Titainum Cook Pot – https://amzn.to/48bFZxl
Sea to Summit colapsable X Mug – https://amzn.to/3txltIk
MSR Pocket Rocket 2 – https://amzn.to/3v90QTr
Cnoc Collapsible bottle – https://amzn.to/3SRvH08
Katadyn BeFree Filter – https://amzn.to/3w8q9Fz
Big 3
Zpacks Offset Duo – https://zpacks.com/collections/shelters?aff=189
Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L – hhttps://zpacks.com/collections/backpacks?aff=189
REI Helix Sleeping pad – https://www.rei.com/product/202288/rei-co-op-helix-insulated-air-sleeping-pad
Hammock Gear Quilt – https://hammockgear.com/burrowcl/
Luxury
Zpacks Bottle Sleeve – https://zpacks.com/collections/accessories?aff=189
Exped Mega Pillow – https://amzn.to/48deaVC
GSI Outdoors Pour over coffee filter – https://amzn.to/47hnC9a
Electronics
Nitecore NU25 Ultralight headlamp – https://amzn.to/4ayhb48
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera – https://amzn.to/3RzjCux
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra Smart Watch – https://amzn.to/3GVDWS9
Nitecore NB20000 Power Bank – https://amzn.to/48p1338
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A piss jug! I carry mine every time! 😂
Just came across your channel and been watching your gear videos. look forward to watching your thru hike.
Cold soaking seems like some sort of false economy to me. Particularly if you’re varying a cook kit.
My Toakes 750 with MSR pocket Rocket and Small Gas canister. Cant weigh any more than the water you cart whilst cold soaking for half the day. And I get warm food and can have it in 10 minutes.
Loose the cold soak idea. You won’t regret it.
Also I got the 20000 power bank and also 2 10000. The two 10s somehow seem to weigh less. If one breaks I have the other.
Good Gear. The tent is a downgrade imo, but to each their own.
What about a tooth brush ?
Did you use the air pump throughout your thru hike or did you toss it?
Ok so I have to comment the Pee bottle, from a man to another man who actually use a pee bootle Please exchange the Cnoc with the flexible hard plast Nalgene instead. Why?
1. The opening is bigger, like dude, if Mr adventure down there is small Ill get it, but having a bigger hole, to pee at night give more confidence, and even tricks you to think its bigger
2. Please dont take the wrong Cnoc bottle and blow it up like you just did with your mouth.
3. The Cnoc is NOT that long lasting. Nalgene hard plastic bottle for the win!
appart from that even though I have never hiked the AT, I would drop that Umbrella. Darwin recommend that too.
Does Darwin know you’re using his studio?
I would like more about that tent. Seems like a new model of tents, is pitching harder than duplex
Great video.. Obviously people under 40 don’t understand pee bottle… Just be open to sending umbrella home, 3000k miles on the AT and never felt I needed one like I did on PCT. Good luck!😊
started with umbrella ditched at Franklin with so much low tree cover. check the hiker box LOL used on PCT in the desert, AZT worked well, Colorado didn’t need it for me too windy on ridge. hope that helps good luck. Tahoe rim trail not needed.>>>
Totally understand – I’m 54!
chapstick works as moustache wax in a pinch. or get yourself a small tube of aquaphore, it is great to help small cuts and deep chafe to heal and can also work as chapstick and lip caterpillar wax
Dude, you look like you’re in okay shape. Why do you want to piss in a bottle😂? Good info.
Base weight?
Duplex/ Duo are awesome! 15-21 ounces. A little pricey but well worth it
Bro if you don’t shave I’m gonna fight you.
Question about your Osmo Pocket 3, as I understand that you are concerned about it’s non-waterproof state. Did you purchase or consider extended protection for the pocket 3? I was looking and found Osmo P3 on amazon which could have a 50 dollar extended warranty added onto it. While I haven’t read the full terms, I thought that this might help me feel better in respect to the danger of breaking the camera. At some point, that is already a tenth of the cost of the product though…….. It’s just that trail durability of the Osmo P3 is unknown.
Seems you have your gear dialed in. Sure as your knock out the miles you’ll do a bit of reorganization, like headlamp readily available in your fanny pack and gas canister transfer valve in your pack with your cook set. Best of luck. We will be following.
So you are layering merino tshirt underneath an alpaca or at times another merino hoodie? Is that what I often see you hiking in? And is that jogger pant merino as well?
Great gear video. I also have the al pacca hoodie. I just sewn a elastic draw string in the hood. Game changer…..
Also, may want to color code the pee bottle. Haha
Brother great video. I have been looking into recovery shoes and you just shared a brand I had not considered. As for the tent, I am using the offset and love it. I think you and your pup will be very comfortable. Thanks for sharing such great info. — Ivan
What was your total gear weight?
Thanks for the share. May your gear provide you safety and comfort. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
Enjoyed your video and enjoy watching your videos now that you’re on the trail. Could touch do a video on what Leo is carrying?
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I have the same toaks pot and STS Collapsible cup! That bungee system looks sleek!
You may consider the possibility of needing to switch satelite beacons at some point. The company that put out the Defy unit has gone under and continuing service is unknown at the moment. Might be just fine and perhaps somebody will buy the assets and keep things going but just something to be aware of.
I don’t know much about anything but I’m wondering if a small carabiner to clip those shoes tightly to ur pack would work better . In the past on my packs stuff swinging around got annoying after a while . Good luck can’t wait to see you hike the AT
Great video as usual!
Appreciated the video – subscribed. Training and planning my 1st time thru-hike for 2025.
Awesome video… what shirt and athletic shorts?
Lighterpack profile?
what is the brand name of your nail clippers?
Damn… bro might need to get another color cap for your pee bottle to avoid accidents.
Thank you for this video. I am dialing in my gear now for my April ‘24 start date and have been looking for gloves! I probably won’t see you on the trail so happy hiking 🎉
what would you say is the total price?
New sub from Scotland. Stephan. Trail name summit tae dae. I’m hitting 46 this year and being a bricklayer I don’t shift injuries to well. Last year I barely hiked due to needing recovery time just from work. This ul kit is my favourite as most of your kit is what I’ve stored in my mental toolbox viewing many ul backpackers kit lists. Oh yeah. Keep the moustache it’s definitely a statement. And I need to buy a sticker for my bottle to support your channel. Happy hiking 🥾
Where did you get knife and fingernail clipppers?
Who makes the fanny pack?
Getting hyped for the hike! I know you just went over everything in the video and have the affiliate links, but did you do a lighterpacks? its easier for me to look at the info as I plan. Thanks!
Started following your journey today, and backtracked to see your loadout. Curious if you are wearing an Amazfit T-rex watch? If so do you like it? I find mine very accurate and love the extra long battery life. Good luck on the AT, ill be checkin in.
Dude, I was looking at that cnoc widemouth for the exact same reason just last night on GGG 😂 great minds think alike
Leukotape is a nice firestarter
The pee bottle is a fantastic idea, i might get one myself. For some reason while hiking often have to pee multiple times per night, and when its cold and raining outside, thats even worse.
That is one dialed in pack. Holy moly. Great video. Just found you and am looking forward to following. I’m in GA, so maybe we’ll run into you out there. Happy Trails.
Enjoy your videos and have learned about some cool gear. Many things didn’t exist or were not available on my thru hike in 99! hope to see you on trail. I also like your stickers and merchandise
Dude… im mot sure if i can get past the fact you put your lips against your piss jug….
Hey brother, I just stumbled on to your channel and you caught my attention when I saw the BJJ food bag pic. I’m a fellow BJJ guy too (approx 14 yrs) so you know I had to hit that subscribe button. I wish you the best of luck as you head north!! Safe hiking!.
Friday, February 09th: Excellent gear choices. Cold soaking? Mmm. Nice Hilltop food bag! You be ready! Good luck! Happy Trails! Ross08