How to Mail Resupply Boxes on the Appalachian Trail

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  • How to plan, pack, and ship out resupply boxes to yourself along the AT.
    00:00 - Advantages
    02:12 - Disadvantages
    03:25 - Postage
    04:55 - Where to Start
    06:10 - Preparing your own Meals
    07:37 - Planning Your Meals
    11:12 - Counting Calories
    15:32 - How to Address your Boxes
    16:40 - Meal Planning Resources
    17:56 - Happy Trails
    RESOURCE LINKS:
    AT RESUPPLY POINTS LINK
    docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
    Long Distance Hiking Food Resupply Tool: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
    AT Mailing Labels help: aldha.org/labels/at?fbclid=Iw...
    Hiking Calorie Counter: www.omnicalculator.com/sports...
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ความคิดเห็น • 32

  • @ghguyrur7
    @ghguyrur7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m going to do a through hike of the AT with my cat and I’m going to put her favorite food in my weekly resupplies

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw!! We think that is a really great idea. Best of luck to you and your cat on your thru hike!

  • @carriehagstrom9777
    @carriehagstrom9777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciated how detailed you guys are in your videos. It’s fun and helpful to see exactly what you’re packing for resupply and what your process has been and will be. Thanks for sharing!

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We had a fun time making it. Thanks for watching!

  • @Getlostandwander
    @Getlostandwander 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My daughter has POTS and we used to get Liquid IV all of the time. It kept us out of the ER for iv intervention. However, we changed to Drip Drop packets this last year because they are more accessible and affordable and do as good of a job. If you run into a pinch on trail, Drip Drop is readily available at most Walmarts.

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      wow thank you for the wonderful suggestion, Hope! That will be extremely helpful as we still have 1/2 of our resupplies to do on the spot. Happy Trails!

  • @jonathanwtea
    @jonathanwtea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang, you guys have got your act together. Thanks for sharing! Impressive!

  • @wesleykremer3916
    @wesleykremer3916 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic Re-Supply Info! This is the best I have seen! Thank you!!!

  • @Dalethe1
    @Dalethe1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous video 👏👏👏 Thank you for your time in making this… Happy hiking 🥾

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching! :) We appreciate you so much

  • @cayenne_avec_elle
    @cayenne_avec_elle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the info and the resources you shared!

  • @theadventuresofpurplehaze
    @theadventuresofpurplehaze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn. You guys are good sharing resources and stuff. I like your thinking hope to meet you out there

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hoping it benefits other thru hikers. Hope to see you guys too!

  • @outcast3397
    @outcast3397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely Amazing Resupply video! So Helpful! Thankyou for sharing and have a Great Good day!

  • @woodenshoes554
    @woodenshoes554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing. We appreciate it. Good Luck and have fun.

  • @sandraschmelzer9961
    @sandraschmelzer9961 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome tips! Thanks for sharing. I really want to stay as paleo as possible in my future thru hike. I don’t see the links you guys mentioned on details about food dehydration and packaging and also best places to send resupply boxes to.

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of course, here is the link! Apologies for not linking it sooner.
      docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PA8kHL5ltmF9I8HJwnSSbW_kAAABlS8P7E-E6Ncn-cY/edit?usp=sharing

  • @forklifthikes
    @forklifthikes 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It would be amazing if you could give an update on which stops you’d send your resupplys to if you did the AT again! -future AT thru hiker

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey, we'll try our best next year!

  • @barneyrubble1754
    @barneyrubble1754 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW ! great research. enjoy your trek. where are you resupplying? what is the first? yabadaba doo.

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Barney! We plan to send our first box very early on at Neal Gap to boost our morale at the start.

  • @LWilli5
    @LWilli5 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Backpacker Magazine published an article on April 16, 2021 titled “Could Thru-Hiking Be Bad For Your Health? A New Study Makes a Troubling Find.” I wouldn’t rely too heavily on this because it is not a real study, but I think he is on to something. Your food prep seems much more organized and healthy than the average hiker diet. I would be curious to learn if your food plan would lead to better numbers.

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the interesting stats, Lisa! We truly hope the time and effort we've poured into these boxes will pay off. We did receive some backlash that we are going to get sick of these foods, or have to give things away because of hiker cravings. It really is one big experiment for us, so we will for sure keep you updated on our health on trail. Above all else, it's going to save us a lot of time and anxiety on trail. Can't wait to be able to pick up our curated boxes and just be able to focus on the hiking.

  • @michaelfarwell72
    @michaelfarwell72 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, sending my 17 year old son and his friend off on the AT in a few short months, so I really appreciate this video. Is there any chance you could share the exact list of 25 resupply points that you used? Having trouble working the spreadsheet to filter it down to 25 points. Hope that makes sense.

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, absolutely! Here is the link.
      docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PA8kHL5ltmF9I8HJwnSSbW_kAAABlS8P7E-E6Ncn-cY/edit?usp=sharing

  • @user-zu7sn9hs9q
    @user-zu7sn9hs9q 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys should check out the vids that gearskeptic has. His vids are very informative about calorie density, nutrition, water purification, pasteurization.

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the recommendation! We'll totally check him out. Sounds like an awesome resource

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeesh, what an ordeal. But you’ll be feasting on the time savings in addition to the dried mango.

    • @hikinghomesteaders
      @hikinghomesteaders  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has been a much larger undertaking than we expected. Definitely understand how it's not for everyone haha. But the dried mango totally makes up for it ;)