This is the best balanced description of the AT I have seen on TH-cam. There are videos about hardship, partying, and other aspects, but this covers what i really want to know. Thanks ! ! !
Really enjoyed your video. It let me know what I was going to run into and expect. You mentioned theft... is that a big problem? I'm getting real excited about doing this. Don't know how well I'll do but I want to walk the entire thing. I'm 58 and you mentioned 12 year olds and blind people do this, so I figured I can do it.
Awesome, video, will be doing just a short section of it and found this video to be extremely knowledgeable. Are nicknames reserved for people that have done the whole thing? If not, im going to spend weeks thinking of a really good one haha
Hey, I have a question. So I'm really into hammock camping as opposed to tent camping, would you (as a thru-hiker) say that thru-hiking the AT allows for that? By that, I mean is it hard to find suitable trees for a 9 foot hammock set up along the AT? Please, and thank you!
hartyvilla I did find out from one other Thru-Hiker that was saying it shouldn't be a problem, and there are a number of people who are doing that more and more often!
Calorie Deficient? Not so true. Expensive yes. Plus you can get protein,sodium,vitamins, convenience of preparation. Mountain House freeze dried examples such as Beef Stew, Chili Mac, Beef Stroganoff, Rice and Chicken, and Breakfast Skillet range in calories from 4.28 to 5.71 calories per gram. BUT Knorrs Garlic pasta shells or Knorrs Rice and Pasta=from 3.33 to 3.7 calories per gram. Kraft Mac and Cheese=3.79 calories per gram. Ramen noodles=4.52 calories per gram. Walmart Trail Mix=5.18 calories per gram. Peanut Butter=6.56 calories per gram. You can add olive oil to any of these you want.
Lakeland, if you have an interest in another person like Joe in your area, I'd advise you to connect with John Krauss; he is the leader of the Willoughby Hills BS Troop 562.
Sea to Summit has some good options, but a pack cover should be sufficient for the AT. If you're a NOBO, you won't see many high water crossings for over a thousand miles. A waterproof compression bag for clothes and sleeping bag is good, but keep in mind, at some point you and all your stuff will be soaked, maybe for days on end. You get used to it, it becomes a pleasure. I carried 2 pairs of Smartwool PhD socks and 2 pairs Fox River X-Static liners. Wore one pair, while the other hung on my pack to dry. The Florida Trail has lots of high water crossings that make an H2O proof pack a good choice. But for the added price on the AT, don't think you'll need one.
HyperLite Mountain Gear has good waterproof packs. I getting one to take out on the AT. They recommend their the SouthWest Pack but i'm taking a 4400 Porter. Yes I know this is late but someone else might see it.
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Thanks. Good job with presentation. I enjoyed it very much.
This is the best balanced description of the AT I have seen on TH-cam. There are videos about hardship, partying, and other aspects, but this covers what i really want to know.
Thanks ! ! !
Great video. I've watches probably 100 videos about thru hiking the AT. This is my favorite. Thanks
Great presentation! I've always wanted to hike the AT.
Great video, definitely enjoyed watching it.
Wow, great story. I can't wait to do my thru hike.
Really enjoyed your video. It let me know what I was going to run into and expect. You mentioned theft... is that a big problem? I'm getting real excited about doing this. Don't know how well I'll do but I want to walk the entire thing. I'm 58 and you mentioned 12 year olds and blind people do this, so I figured I can do it.
Awesome, video, will be doing just a short section of it and found this video to be extremely knowledgeable. Are nicknames reserved for people that have done the whole thing? If not, im going to spend weeks thinking of a really good one haha
Is there access to computers on the trail for paying your bills on line?
Dear Lakeland Community college, it is spelled: K-a-t-a-h-d-i-n. He hiked the AT and isn't aware of the term Flip-Flop?
very nive love it
Hey, I have a question. So I'm really into hammock camping as opposed to tent camping, would you (as a thru-hiker) say that thru-hiking the AT allows for that? By that, I mean is it hard to find suitable trees for a 9 foot hammock set up along the AT? Please, and thank you!
I was wondering the same thing. Did you ever find out if you could do the entire trail with only a hammock tent?
hartyvilla I did find out from one other Thru-Hiker that was saying it shouldn't be a problem, and there are a number of people who are doing that more and more often!
Thank you. You going with the hennessy ultra lite?
hartyvilla Not sure, I'm thinking Warbonnet. You?
***** Good deal, thanks! I suppose I could have my tent mailed to me and pick it up shortly before those states.
Calorie Deficient? Not so true. Expensive yes. Plus you can get protein,sodium,vitamins, convenience of preparation. Mountain House freeze dried examples such as Beef Stew, Chili Mac, Beef Stroganoff, Rice and Chicken, and Breakfast Skillet range in calories from 4.28 to 5.71 calories per gram. BUT Knorrs Garlic pasta shells or Knorrs Rice and Pasta=from 3.33 to 3.7 calories per gram. Kraft Mac and Cheese=3.79 calories per gram. Ramen noodles=4.52 calories per gram. Walmart Trail Mix=5.18 calories per gram. Peanut Butter=6.56 calories per gram. You can add olive oil to any of these you want.
Lakeland, if you have an interest in another person like Joe in your area, I'd advise you to connect with John Krauss; he is the leader of the Willoughby Hills BS Troop 562.
What was your trail name, Joe?
Right at the end he said "Rabbit" was his trail name because of his long legs.
hello I'm a 54 year women I live east Tn I would to hike for a few days
has anyone seen a waterproof backpack that could be used on the Appalachian Trail....
Sea to Summit has some good options, but a pack cover should be sufficient for the AT.
If you're a NOBO, you won't see many high water crossings for over a thousand miles. A waterproof compression bag for clothes and sleeping bag is good, but keep in mind, at some point you and all your stuff will be soaked, maybe for days on end. You get used to it, it becomes a pleasure.
I carried 2 pairs of Smartwool PhD socks and 2 pairs Fox River X-Static liners. Wore one pair, while the other hung on my pack to dry.
The Florida Trail has lots of high water crossings that make an H2O proof pack a good choice. But for the added price on the AT, don't think you'll need one.
Nicholas Elkins thanx...anyone know how deep the Kennebunk River is in Maine, at the AT crossing..
HyperLite Mountain Gear has good waterproof packs. I getting one to take out on the AT. They recommend their the SouthWest Pack but i'm taking a 4400 Porter. Yes I know this is late but someone else might see it.
yeah, thanx for the reply.....hyperlite, and zpacks both seem to have cuben fiber, which is, essentially waterproof...
Deet on the face = problems down the trail.
This dude is why I solo hike. Painfully boring.
Nicholas Elkins This guy is so boring--can't imagine being stuck hiking with this guy
+Nicholas Elkins He probably snitched on Red eyes and got him arrested.
Is that why the clintons haven't been arrested
Does anyone think he snitched on Red Eyes and got him arrested?? This guy feels like a tool.
hello
flip flop..