Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike Logistics & Resupply
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2021
- This video is a guide to logistics and resupply for a thru-hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail. In this video I discuss (1) the pros and cons of hiking northbound vs. southbound, (2) getting to and from the trail, (3) navigation, (4) required permits and camping, (5) resupply, (6) water availability, and (7) food storage. You can also see my Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike Gear List below.
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The following resources are mentioned in this video:
-My Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike Gear List: lighterpack.com/r/lzrt4u
-Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter: amzn.to/3yb0Xuq
-CNOC Vecto 2L Water Pouch: amzn.to/3eWJVsa
-Opsack food storage bags: amzn.to/3eZsqHM
--My current favorite tent: zpacks.com/products/plexamid-...
-My Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike Planner: Use this to help organize and plan your own trip! unfetteredfootsteps.com/trip-...
-White Blaze Shuttle Services: / whiteblazeshuttleservices
-Standing Bear Farm & Hiker Hostel: standingbearfarmhostel.com/
-MARTA - Atlanta’s metro transit system: itsmarta.com
-Guthook BMT map app: atlasguides.com/benton-mackay...
-Paper maps via BMTA site: bmta.org/shop/
-Benton MacKaye Trail Association: www.bmta.org. A great resource for trail info, volunteer opportunities, and donations to support the trail.
-Great Smoky Mountain National Park Campsite Info (which will also get you to the permit booking system): www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisi...
-Webb Brothers Texaco in Reliance Tennessee: www.webbbros.com/store.html
-Fontana Lodge: fontanavillage.com/lodging/
-Episode 1 of my BMT thru-hike series where you can see Indian Rock Shelter: • 290 Mile Benton MacKay...
Other Resources
-Current gear I'm using, as well as all of my thru-hike gear lists: www.unfetteredfootsteps.com/g...
-My blog, including my Appalachian Trail thru-hike journals: www.unfetteredfootsteps.com/b...
-My website: www.unfetteredfootsteps.com
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Happy Trails!
--Hungry Cat
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Hey Folks! Sorry I talked so fast through this one. Looking back it would seem that I might have consumed about 20 cups of coffee before filming.... It's something I'm working on! I'll try and slow my mouth down in future videos. In one section I actually double checked that I hadn't accidentally changed the speed setting in final cut! What's life if you can't laugh at yourself?
I thought it was very well done and your cadence made for a shorter video which is always appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to put it all together. Craig.
@@craigm7950 thank you! Glad you got some value out of it and I appreciate the feedback!
I thought your delivery was great. Maybe the beer I was drinking while watching counteracted your coffee.
@@rolfdenver Lol! Too funny! Thanks for the feedback!
An aquaintenance of mine just finished his BMT thruhike. He loved the trail, but was dissappointed that he only ran into 2 dayhikers. There were no other backpackers. He was very dissappointed after all the hoopla he heard about the BMT, he could only find one store that offered stickers. As he said, I didn't even get the t-shirt. So yes, if solitude is your conquest, definately the trail for you.
Great info. Very helpful.
Glad you found it helpful! Appreciate the comment!
Thank you for the great information
No worries - glad you found it useful!
👍 thanks for the planning info.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching the series!
Excellent information and delivery; particularly all the points to verify before sending a mail drop! I am musing the full AT / BMT loop (that little 500 miler rocker is calling) and found this video extremely helpful! --Now to watch your Batram one, as that's also on the list...
The loop would be awesome! Thanks for the feedback and comment - glad you found the video helpful! I loved the BMT - hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Great summary. I am about to dig into your BMT thru playlist as this is on the agenda for me this summer. Thanks for such helpful videos.
~ Sunsets
Eventually I’m going to stay at your hostel and meet you both :-). Hope you enjoy the BMT as much as I did! Let me know if I can help. I appreciate your thoughtful comment!
We literally have the same gear and base weight. Going to watch the rest of your vids.
Thank you for your series. Subscribing! My current plan is to LASH the AT NOBO starting 4/6 from Amicalola, hoping to get to Damascus, but I’m a little concerned about the sheer number of people on the trail at that time. The BMT is an intriguing option. If you have any recommendations I’d love to hear them.
If you’re looking for more of a solo experience (though you’ll see some other hikers), the BMT is a great trail. The AT will have more people, but that’s just the AT…. Both are great options, I think it just comes down to the experience you want. Hopefully that makes sense.
@@UnfetteredFootstepsI’ve taken your and others’ recommendations, and three of us will be hiking the BMT northbound in a few days. We’ve booked 2 sets of park reservations 2 days apart just in case we’re delayed.
@@rolfdenver awesome! Hope you have a great trip and enjoy the trail as much as I did!
Goodness gracious. How many hours have you worked on this video and all the information? If I ever decide hike the trail, I would remember where to get it. Thanks. Kum
Thank you! I hope people find it helpful! I appreciate your encouragement :-)