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Laura, make sure to have a pedicure stuff for your toenails, very important, will be following your journey !!!!

What was the weight of your merino sleep base layers? GSM? Esp during March-April? And how did it work for you? No female hikers seem to mention this even though there’s a big range.

*_Hi Lauren..., I listened to the explanation of all the items you recommended, I like the way you explain them... nice to meet you, I am Tutorial Outdoor from Indonesia....._*

Any relation to jason peck from scranton pa?

I really enjoyed my osprey pack and so comfortable.ive moved on but its still one of my favs. Drop those plastic tips on your poles you will need those points. Did we see a plastic bag liner? Keep that gear dry. Have a great hike!

Great video and don’t worry about what other “UL” Karens might say. In the end you’re there to have fun hiking a great trail for you. You are the one that’s carrying the gear and you can always send stuff home too. I’m hiking the AT starting in May myself with 30 lbs on my back. Have fun and Live Life!!

Great luck! Nice vid.

You seem to have a handle on things. Good choices I do believe, especially the town dress. For myself, I am a dinosaur and use a Kelty Tioga external frame pack, so don't fret over the Osprey choice. I'm old. :) I have found that some of the ultralight stuff fails after a bit or can be rather fragile. I have some such gear, mostly minor items. My pack weights run from the 30s to 40s these days although a long while ago fifty or more was not unusual. Good fortune go with you on your journey! Enjoy the experience, if you can. :)

Hey it makes you happy your comfortable with it who cares what they think I’ll be keeping up with your journey and subscribe I am also thru hiking the AT this year and start beginning of march happy hiking an maybe we’ll cross paths on our journey

Congratulations what an epic journey

A rain pack is so necessary on the AT I’ve noticed all other hikers using them. Good plan on taking one.

Osprey is the gold standard of packs imo. A bit heavier than the UL stuff, but great choice!

Excellent choices! Do you have a small shovel to dig cat holes? If you are sending packages ahead I would send to a hostel rather than post office which have restricted hours. Crocks are a great choice for not only camp shoes but also water crossing. Good luck. Frozen Belt class of 2023.

Nice video. A Fanny pack may be a good option for the small things you want easy access. What was your base weight? Do you have good waterproof gloves - I may have missed? Another thing that might be nice for March are waterproof socks? Best wishes on your journey.

Logical gear choices.. Hike your own hike…. Learn from others, adapt, change out as needed and also remembers smiles not miles and enjoy. I’m really looking forward to watching your vlogs… ❤😊

Girl pull your hair back in a pony or something.. it’s driving me nuts lol

Hey Laura, your gear is absolut good. And yes - it‘s nice🎉 Don‘r worry about what other people think. And who wants to roast you? This is expansive gear and it will do it‘s job. I enjoy your gear, because all the super ul fancy DCF stuff is the always same - I love individual gear. Here in Germany wildcamping is forbidden, so less people use DCF tents, we need tents on dark green or brown. Otherwise we‘ve to pay up to 10.000 € when caught.😮 And who made the „only 1 luxury-item“? Your hike - your rules. There is a life beyond gramcounting 😉Enjoy and come back healthy & happy. Happy trails from Germany ❤

So when you get to camp you will need to empty your pack to get to your tent? Think rain! Another thing you will discover is that all of your plastic bags will not last too long as stuff sacks. Purchasing waterproof stuff sacks in a range of sizes and colors will work better and go the distance! Oh yeah, waterproof rain cover for your pack is critical, especially if it rains all day. Rainmaker ☔

Awesome trip. That’s where I was born

Thank younfor vlogging your journey to Katahdin. Im newly liked and subscribed 👏👏 your gear is great, walk away from the naysayers. Thanks again for letting us hike along with you. Wishing you a fun, safe adventure

Omg that trail magic is amazing

Great AT hike series. I can’t believe I’m two years late to these video. Ur channel is a hidden gem

I love the start of your video. You don’t have to have ultralight stuff to do hike a trail. Willpower and mental toughness! Good luck

Excellent content

I so miss your videos, enthusiasm, and let's go! attitude. Next adventure?

You can forgo the Smokies printed permit with a National Park Pass? I hope so because that will make things easier. Thanks for sharing

The rubber tips on your trekking poles are intended for indoor use - you really want the exposed carbide tips to engage the ground, stones, slick wood, etc., when you are hiking outdoors. The rubber tips will slip like crazy on wet stone and wet wood!!!

Good Gear video

I'm looking forward to your trip videos! Glad I found this one first. My luxury item(s), I love to cook, so have several pots, fry pan etc. To each their own.

As long as you are happy with your gear and it works like it’s supposed to, that’s all that matters. As far as your pack , Osprey is a great choice, and as long as it is comfortable to you, that’s all that matters. It’s your hike , enjoy it and don’t go broke doing it. Good luck , we will be watching you.

Packing up = the worst part of backpacking - Truth!

Osprey is a good pack, not the lightest but depending on the hiker, usually comfortable. Don't worry so much about the weight, most gear today is fairly light to start with. Back in the day, nothing was light weight and on my first thru hike in 1990, my pack was 72 pounds on Springer. My second thru hike in 2002 my pack was down to 31 pounds. The town dress is a great idea. I kept a gallon Ziploc with a T shirt and shorts just for town. Your equipment sounds good and remember, more hikers have completed the A.T. with packs over 35 pounds than under 35 pounds. Best advice that I can give is start slow and build to higher mileage. Good luck! Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun! geek

I agree with you regarding the rain pants. Nothing like them in the morning to keep wet weeds off your legs. A 2L water bag and 1L pepsi bootle equipped with a hydration hose keeps water ready at the shoulder strap. Water purification tablets are a nice addition for B/U. Trust me water filters are left behind, dropped a long the trail. The drops packed in separate location will save you.

I think you had good equipment! I thru hiked in 2024 and can say that you don’t need super light weight expensive gear. I had some expensive gear fail throughout the trail. The black diamond poles for me were awesome! Great video and keep hiking!

The sunrise above the clouds is an amazing view. Thanks for taking us along and glad you got out safely.

Yes, name of travel /tour group co. Please!

wow! that's cool!! i want to do something like that when im in the philippines! 🇵🇭 and vlog about it... check me out i do travel vlog videos 😊

Looks like you had Gamjajeon aka potato pancake at the market.

What can you do with 36hours visa run in KL..

A lot of people in Philippines don’t know how to swim. I went to a waterfall and everyone just sat around the edge hanging on to stay afloat. I ask people and most don’t know how to swim. Also when you are in Thailand you will see thousands of single women backpacking. It’s very safe there and don’t be worried going out to local food markets

Welcome 😊

What a rollercoaster. Really to cool to see your adaptability and positive attitude through all of that! Crazy what solo travel can throw at you

love this video!!! i went and filmed the philippines 🇵🇭 vlogging a few times as my wife is currently there!

Enjoy your trip.

It is better you if travel with your friend travel alone you less drive to stroll around

Baby’s first banh xeo <3 may there be many more in your future! One of the best foods in Vietnam

I've been in the Philippines for 7 years & live 30 seconds from the beach . I really can't recall anyone swim in the sea . They stand .😂

Ha Giang is special and so are you 💜 great video really brings back the memories of Vietnam for me!

Hi Laura, nice to meet you here, I'm Erlinda Salvacion from here in boracay Islands Philippines 🇵🇭. I'm your new friend and subscriber .Welcome here in the Philippines, we are welcome and friendly. Thanks for showing And sharing this video and we can support you and your channel. See you on your next videos, please take care and safe. Don't forget to pray always, because prayers is the most powerful than anythings else. See you on your next videos and GOD bless you always 🙏💖🙏💜🙏💗🙏💚🙏💛🙏💓🙏💙🙏💝🙏 🇵🇭.

Mabuhay!!!!