2024 Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Gear List!!!
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- Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Gear list. What gear I am taking on my 2024 thru hike with a winter start.
Zpacks 60L Arc Haul
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Zpacks DuplexL zip tent
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Enlightened Equipment Revelation Sleeping Quilt
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Sleeping Pad
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Hoka speedgoat 5
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Dirty Girl Gaiters
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Patagonia Capilene Cool Shirt
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Patagonia Men's Dirt Craft Bike Shorts
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Burgeon Highlander Hoodie
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Rei rain Jacket
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Rei Rain Pants
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Showa 282 gloves
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Hill Top Packs dry bags
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You are living a dream of mine. I come from two generations of police officers. I look forward to following your posts and wish you an enjoyable and successful through hike.
Welcome aboard! I appreciate the dedication in your family as well!
Monday, February 12th: Good choices. You got this. Happy Trails! Ross08
Thank you very much. I’m very excited.
I'm looking forward to following your adventures.
Well I’m glad to have you following along. Please let me know if I can answer anything while I’m on the trail!
AT 2019 here, I started in February and you'll appreciate the warm layers. I also carried an umbrella and absolutely loved it, it will keep you slightly drier, but it's more valuable for keeping your sanity in the pouring rain, I would find a way to attach it to your pack to free up your hands. You'll figure out what works/doesn't work quickly on trail, so I wouldn't worry about anything you're unsure about bringing.
Thanks for sharing! These mirror my thoughts as well. I appreciate you joining the adventure
Hello Dale, great video, thank you! I am planning on heading out this year as well over the summer. A quuck note on your battery bank as I am currently researching mine; you might not be able to take advantage of the 65w fast charge as the Anker only takes in 18 watts. It might be worth testing to save a few ounces. I have been testing a couple small 40w 2 port Spigen chargers vs. one larger 4 port Anker, the only device I have that can fast charge is my phone. On that note, I will probably be taking 2 nitecore 10k powerbanks vs one larger, both for faster charging and I like the redundancy.
Best of luck on your journey! Happy trails!
Thank you for the insight, I appreciate it.
This will get you to where you’re going!
I sure hope so, and if not, I will adapt and pivot. Hopefully I’m pretty dialed in.
Amazing! I thru-hiked in 2022 and I think you've got it down :) I'm excited to follow along. Unsolicited advice... definitely bring the sea-to-summit sleep sack :) It was something I went back and forth on for so long and am SO happy I started the trail with it. Not only did it keep my sleeping bag feeling clean, but it's just so cozy for those nights that get a little 'too' cold. Best of luck out there!!
Thank you very much, just what I needed to tip the scales! I’ll definitely be taking it. Lol sometimes a word of experience quiets a busy mind. Thanks again!
Hey Dale! Super excited for ya! Looks like your ready to go!
I feel ready, most everything is dialed in pretty good. It’d be nice for good weather lol
Looks good. seems on the comfy side of packed gear, but base weight is low which is nice!
Yes, I’ve paired down a little especially with my food bag. I was strategic in what was in there but still feels heavy to me. I look forward to an early spring and can swap out winter gear and clothes
I take 6 lozenges for cold dry air. Good presentation, & organization, but be prepared for tent-pack explosions, everybody has a plan until shit hits the fan, thanks, good luck.
New sub here :D I am excited to follow your journey you can do it!!!!
Welcome, glad you’re here. I can’t wait to begin. Not long now
I hope u are well friend
Good Luck on your hike. I'm looking forward to your next Videos and will subscribe. Greetings from Germany, TinMan from 2002
Thank you very much TinMan, Its an epic adventure... There's a lot of details leading up to the start. I'm looking forward to the calming nature of the woods.
Nice gear list.
Have fun and safe trails from the Netherlands
Thank you very much! Welcome to the adventure. I can’t wait to start!
Looks good, my suggestion is to also bring some moleskin. I cut the moleskin to fit around the blister(sometimes 2 layers),then cover with Leukotape.This helps keep the pressure off the blister. I'd also bring more Leukotape. ✌🏼
Great tip with the moleskin, as far as more leukotape, I have some ready in my resupply boxes but this should last for a few weeks. All tips are more than welcome lol no matter how prepared, there will be ways to better adapt.
I have the same exact hoodie and love it!
Good luck on the trail.
It’s so comfortable, it breathes and keeps you warm.
Another great video. That pack is like a magic bag of holding, you just kept pulling more and more things out of their. And protection, my guess is a Katana 😂
Haha, it seems like that, there is a strategy to packing your backpack and if you are intentional about it, you really can cram a lot into it. But it’s a double edged sword because more stuff=more weight. And definitely a katana hahaha
Dale - nice video. You may not have a ton of options regarding new shoes, especially HOKAs when you start your hike. When I did my 2023 AT hike, I had my family send me a new pair about every 450miles. I purchased all of them ahead of time (strongly suggest you go up one full size) and our local shoe store gave me a nice deal. I will say, I did have to purchase a pair on the trail at Delaware Water Gap. The rocks in PA are brutal and basically shredded the new pair I had started PA with. I also replaced the standard inserts with those green ones and had a new inserts every 1000miles or so. Basically with every other pair of shoes. As for sleeping bag liners - I picked up a silk one from a hiker box at Neel's Gap. Very light weight but wow did it make a difference under my 20degree quilt. I would consider one of those vice that Sea to Summit but that's just me. As for sleeping bag sack - I used a heavy weight contractor's bag, took my sleeping bag and just stuffed it into the bag and it compressed into every void in the bottom of my pack. I had a large bag for my clothes (far larger than needed) but it allowed my clothes to press flat as well. I wore a 55L Hyperlite and as you known from the amount of rain last year, I got soaked almost everyday going through Vermont, NH and Maine and my stuff was always dry. I see a comment you are at 24lbs. Is that including food and water?
Thank you very much for the Advice and I had given the thought of pre-buying several pairs of shoes and may still consider it. These are my second pair of Hokas and for the thru hike I switched to a wide. Before buying multiples I just wanted to be certain these will work out. Just a little nervous. The superfeet insoles are the last thing on my list to pick up, they really do make a difference. The 24lbs is with food etc but with only one smart water bottle. I probably wasn’t clear on that.
@@DaleOnTheTrail Wow, 24lbs is a perfect weight. Rarely and I mean rarely did I fill both my Smart Water bottles. Normally I would if I knew there was a particular long stretch with no water or I plan to stealth camp away from a water source. For me, I kept my standard width and started the AT with my standard size and for me that was a huge mistake. By the NOC almost all of my toe nails were black and feet hurt like heck. Wife sent me a larger pair and what a difference. I was right around the 100 mile mark and my feet had grew a full size. Best of luck
Best wishes on your journey!
Thank you, I can’t wait to start!
Hey Dale! I am jealous of your upcoming hike. I still live in Seymour, TN. If I can figure out the timing, I may try and meet you at one of the trail/road crossings. Would definitely be willing to take you into town if needed. I will be watching your progress.
If this is who I think it is, it has been way too long. Since we kicked the soccer ball around! Lol
Oh and I may take you up on that offer!
Can't wait! ❤❤
Dale!!!! Great video! And you really have thought of everything and damn 24lbs. Is fantastic.. im so so so so excited for you! I wish i was able to go along and give you trail magic.. btw.. I've sent you a msg. (Voice) i hope you are able to get it.. omg it's coming up soon ❤
It was great chatting with you. I look forward to taking you along for the trip
@@DaleOnTheTrail same ❤️🙂
Nice gear! I like your videos… following 😊
Than you very much, welcome to the adventure. Lol
New subscriber here. I am starting in a few days! Maybe I'll see you out there. Good luck to you.
Way to go Joe!!! I wish you all the Luck! You got this.
Great video! ❤
Thank you, this one was fun to make.
Be careful with the tent on the outside hiking through the rodos. Favor follows you!
Yep good call, it’s pretty tight but the rhododendrons like to reach out and grab your gear.
Lol it's as personal as which tent are you bringing....
I like the bright orange bag for your Toaks spoon. That will make it much harder to loose. Did you buy that separate or are they coming that way now?
I wouldn’t mind picking one one up!!
To be honest I’m not sure, I’ll look and let you know
Another option is Hilltop Packs food bag,with the option to have a spoon storage sewn onto the bag. ✌🏼
No ear plugs for sleeping in shelters or hostels?
I do actually have some, they didn’t make the video though lol. Thanks for the reminder.
This is probably a stupid question, but i dont hike so theres that...but if weather is dangerous lightning, tornado etc will you be able to get to a motel? Hey your my cousin and i will worry...lol😅
Yes the weather is something we keep a close eye on and if the weather is scheduled to be really bad, I’ll decide to either get off trail or hunker down in a shelter. There are three walled, log shelters with a roof, spaced out along the trail every 5-15 miles or so. I’ll be careful… if that’s an option
I see a few people saying you over did it. Naaaaa! I could see more! Comfort is the name of the game. And I would be even more comfortable with that right hand pouch in the front!!!!! You never know and I don’t take chances in the day and age. Good luck to you on your adventure.
What drinking straw is attracted to your water bottle?
Joseph, I’m using a system from One Bottle Hydration. It’s great with no leaks! www.one-bottle.com
@@DaleOnTheTrail thank you
Sigh...Are you concerned that bigfoot is going to eat you? Have you watched Deliverance too many times?
I don't have anything against guns...I have many... but I'm certainly not bringing one on my thru hike. Sometimes you have to have faith that the world isn't an evil place that's plotting against you.
You say that it's a personal choice. My personal choice is that I not have jumpy dudes on the trail pointing guns at me if I rustle the bushes when I go pee.
A little phobic I see. Tell that to all those missing or killed hikers from the past.
@@kmichaelp4508 How many PCT or AT hikers have been killed in situations where a gun would have saved them? Seriously, look into it. For the PCT, which I'm hiking, the answer is zero in the entire history of the trail. Guns and ammo are heavy, that weight could be used to bring things that are actually useful.
Ironic that you would call me phobic, as I'm able to enjoy my trip without clinging to a firearm.
Way too much stuff.
You are probably right! I 100% will be sending stuff home after the smokies if not before.
@@DaleOnTheTrail did you test that gear? it looks brand new.
Great video!
Thanks!