How's my Backpacking Prep: Choosing our Trail, Gear, and Food

Here I am, planning my first overnight backpacking trip in a while! In this video, I'll walk you through every step of my preparation process, from picking the perfect trail section on the Long Trail in Vermont to selecting the right gear and food for the journey.
Tell me what I missed, then come back in a week or so, and I'll do a debrief video or AAR and tell you what I did right and what I did wrong.
Introduction and Purpose - 00:00:00:00
Picking the Route - 00:00:32:17
Using the Long Trail Guide - 00:01:14:06
Planning with Digital and Paper Maps - 00:02:02:03
Food Planning and Grocery Store Run - 00:02:27:08
Essential Snacks and Meals - 00:03:55:11
Water and Hydration - 00:05:43:01
Tent and Gear Check - 00:06:14:06
Final Thoughts and Preparation Summary - 00:07:12:16