What's in my Appalachian Trail Resupply Boxes & My Resupply Strategy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, I share my resupplying strategy for my Appalachian Trail 2021 hike and what's in a typical resupply box for me.
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@1:23 PLAYTIME! Daaw.
A challenge: build a box when you are STARVING and then build a box after a huge meal. The contents will vary.
If I had to do it over I would drastically reduce the number of mail drops. Most trail towns have everything you need. Here’s where I’d send my boxes to in hindsight- the Walasi-Yi Center, the NOC, Fontana Dam PO, the ATC, Hanover, NH, Glencliff, NH, Pinkham Notch, Andover, Caratunk, and Shaws Lodging. Good luck.
Thanks for the info. Do you have a recommendation for making hotel reservations ahead of time since it seems everyone is trying to get out of the house and on to the trails these days because of COVID?
@@meltdownman1 Yep, it’s always best to call ahead if you have cell coverage. Could save you some headaches. Cheers!
I chuckled when you referred to including the pre-wetted cloth packs as a nice treat, lol.
Things only a hiker might say. "bathing is a treat" 🙌
Here’s an idea... have a love one take a different photo of Kali to place in each of your re-supply boxes. Now that’s a different kind of treat.
Such a great idea! Taylor, you could also ask your fiance and family to write letters to you based upon where you're sending the boxes, and include those, too!
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Good video. Just remember that once you get your box you will have to carry all that stuff or pay to bounce the box. I would recommend packing a little less and supplementing along the way.
Can't wait to follow your journey, Taylor. I'll be on trail in April. You got this!!
I just watched your AT travels from last year and was super bummed for you that it had to end short. But I LOVE how positive you are! Even on cruddy days, you always just have the biggest smile. Super excited to watch you crush the trail this year! I'll be following you on your journey 😊. Best of luck!
Thanks for another great video! I can’t wait for you to hit trail! Great idea not taping up the boxes until they get sent. Gives the person sending it an opportunity to sneak in something good too! I hope you and your mom have a safe trip down to Springer! Be well.
Grateful
Thank you for putting this up. I am hoping to do a thru hike when my kiddos get older, and watching the various aspects that go into in helps out a lot!
Great choices, definitely items not usually at lil markets.I am so excited to watch you. Have fun!
Enjoying watching your videos! Good luck on the trail!
Thanks for sharing, good luck on the trail young lady. Can’t wait for the videos.
Great Boxes and excellent suggestions! And I agree about not sealing them yet to have your support friends modify them as you need items. I've seen people get supply drops that included other items besides food. I've seen maps of upcoming trail sections, fresh socks, replacement shoes and even warmer clothes as you move further North. Just because you'll need cold weather gear to walk on the higher elevation trails of Maine, doesn't mean you should leave Georgia in springtime with them. Send yourself what you need before you need it and send home (or bounce ahead) the gear you won't need again for hundreds of miles because it can always be sent back to you as you get closer to needing it again.
*HEADS UP*
There was a massive storm affecting the southeastern states last night. A tornado hit Damascus according to the news. To make matters worse, the advanced forecast is calling for a warm snap ahead. So there are two things to consider, the trails are probably obstructed by blow downs and there will be a lot of sudden snow melt ahead instead of the gradual thaw. Blowdowns and mud are an inconvenience all hikers deal with but overflowing creaks and river tributaries could cause dangerous trail conditions. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be sure to have updated trail conditions before you leave.
No one would blame you if you postponed your trip a week or two for trail conditions to stabilize first.
Your dog knows something is up! So cute.
No it doesn't.
@@zaftra Yes it does!
@@williambranham6249 No, it really doesn't, dogs have no intelligence. It's curious at what she's doing hoping one of those bags a treat in it.
@@zaftra you win, you wore me down. Consider this, researchers say the most intelligent dogs are as intelligent as many 2 year old children. I don't care if dogs have intelligence or not, I own one because they are good companions, often much better companions than humans who think they are intelligent.
@@williambranham6249 Most dog owners are irresponsible and stupid, they think their dogs 'understand' them.
Good luck Taylor. Very excited for your start😀
I like the challenge of shopping in town and trying alternatives to my usual diet. Making do is a welcome challenge in my life. For people with dietary restrictions, a resupply box is a good idea. Getting them where you need them on time has been a challenge to some hikers, and the uncertainty of how much mileage per day sometimes means that you get to the post office when it's closed, or before your package arrives. Good luck on your upcoming hike. I hope that your planning pays off. For this year's planned 500 mile section hike I'm going to wing it. 👍
Best of luck, Taylor! I’ll be following your hike on TH-cam, it’ll be great 👍
Keep it going! Love the videos. (and start to get excited!!!!)
I watched last year you got it no doubt hopefully ppl don’t keep acting crazy over covid & you have a great time!!!!!!
A really helpful video, full of great ideas (for a novice like myself.) Looking forward to following your adventure.
Your channel has been growing nicely!!! Congrats! 😊👍🎉
Looking forward to following you on the trail!!
good luck on your start! I hope all goes well!
How exciting. Best of luck to you !
Looking forward to following your hike!
I love gushers for hiking! it's such a nice chewy treat
Very nice!!! Can't wait to follow your adventure on the AT. Take care
Great video! Well thought out. I love Stingers. Great job! Best!
Very nice resupply video! Thank you!
I section hike 1-3 weeks at a time and send ahead 2 packages per week on average.
They provide all my meals except 1 dinner per week in town as a treat and calorie stuffer. ;>D
At 58 I need to watch everything I eat and can't count on getting my dietary needs elsewhere.
Such a variety! Didn't think about all the non food things you would want!
Best walk home ever!!!! You will make it just fine -- enjoy
omg, I'm going to try the nut butter + granola bar trick now!! have a safe drive down to GA!
Way to go Taylor! Northward!! You've got this!! 👍👍😀
I like your strategy because you never know what you’re craving 2-3 months down the line.
Kali is like Hey sister you gonna share any of this stuff? Seem like a solid plan, looking forward to the Vlog. Did I miss something? Hadn’t noticed the engagement ring before. Congratulations.
I think that a video covering the budget of an AT through hike would be a great resource. Flights, food, lodging, supplies, etc. The process of planning where to resupply and sleep would be great for a budget video.
I don't really have a set budget, but I may talk about all the finances when I'm done!
Lol ur dog so cute he in room looking at everything
Well behaved pupper
Enjoyed the video! Thank you.
Hi Taylor , sorry I missed your Live Q&A, I wish you all the best in your journey, I'll be checking in to see how your doing. Please be safe, be well. You've got this my friend 👍✌️ You've got support back here at home👍
I love this video. Im a newbie backpacker. Keep doing food on the trail video's
Great resupply video. I hope you will let us know during your hike what food you like and what you don't like anymore.
Your cute little buddy needs to come! Good boxes☺️
I would put a days worth the food in gallon freezer bags. I would weight the bags and mark them and then box them up. This will save you time and are easier to throw in your food bag/pack and organized for each day. Eat the heaviest food first your legs and back will thank you! Happy trails Taylor Capt. America 2015
Great choices! I need to check out those protein smoothies!!
Building resupply boxes this week for NoBo mid March. Favor leads you.
Frank's red hot sauce packets? NICE! Good luck and safe travels!
I love the lemon lime liquid IV
It's good!
Are you better prepared this time? Can't wait to see you get started. Good luck.
Every time I buy packaged food on Amazon, it has a way-too-soon expiration date. So check those bars!
this is so cool.. i am considering a thru hike as well, i have subscribed and will be following your adventures.
Where will you be sending the boxes? What are your recommended spots where re-supply is a bit difficult?
Great variety. Send these boxes earlier than planned. The USPS is still very slow due to drastic changes that occurred during last year's upheaval by Post Master general DeJoy.
I agree. Most places are very generous with holding your package. I didn't find post offices were convenient because of their operating hours and days closed. I met a fella who was having his mom mail his packages. He said she was always a day or too late on his arrival schedule.
I never got tired of Ramen. I know it is not nutritious but it is convenient and tasty. I could live on Ramen and tea( until my metabolism rebeled).
I went through the 100 mile wilderness with 40 Snickers, cheese and bread. No stove.
Constipation was severe and I was extremely hungry.
Could the slow down be due to the government inspection of all mail? Why else would it take thank you letters 30 days to arrive after Christmas? This is common in all the ones I have sent out.
Don’t believe everything the left wing media tells you... DeJoy is a great guy, extremely generous, his wife was essentially a refugee, and he has a history of building and running a logistics company in an effective way and was simply trying to implement that with the postal service in order to save the taxpayers money.
@@lightwalker4558 no it's not. I was a mail sorter at the Atlanta Holiday CTHO: 12 hour days, 6/7 days a week from Thanksgiving to mid-February & trust me: its just a fuckton of mail & not enough people to process it, not enough truck drivers to get it out etc. The CTHO project is normally just 3 weeks, this year it was 3 months...
@@littleceasar9351 Most any government agency cannot be run like the business (s)Mr. Dejoy ran. American business is for profit, American government is for loss. These are different animals.
Good supply of stuff 🏞️
When you can try Built Bar, they are awesome. 130 calories, 17grams protein,4 grams sugar and gluten free.ordered them online they came pretty quick. I like them there are a bunch of flavors very tasty. Just another option for you. Good update.🌲👍
Your dog is the cutest
I had good luck with FedEx if you have someone to ship for you. It cost less and most times it was the next day from Fargo, ND. Love getting my personal preference items. Your choices are pretty awesome!
Thanks...would you say more about your shipping strategy...how will you know where and when to ship the boxes...and is what you inclin each box enough food to get you to the next resupply town or will you be carrying even more food items? Good to see you are including some healthy foods and electrolytes! Enjoying your videos...I hope to do the trail in 2022.🙂🙏
Enjoyed your videos. Always find them helpful. Wondering about the estimated added weight per box to your food supply. Thanks
Taylor, I watched your live QnA. You mentioned vlogging basically daily & your editing software...excited to follow. Please know that if you whip out the smartphone camera and film directly through the TH-cam app little snippets of a minute or less, it’ll upload to your channel while you keep hiking and we would appreciate seeing it. No location reveal, just things you see, like cool plant or animal tracks. Little TH-cam ‘snapchats’. 😂 Thanks. Have fun 🤩 🥾
That's what I will be using Instagram for!
I wish I could hike the trail. When my health issues I'm not sure I will but maybe I could do a vacation where I Airbnb certain streches.
Can‘t wait for you to get started!!! 👏👏 how often will you vlog? I hope for daily 😬🙏 greetings from Germany
Probably daily!
Great idea with the mini cereal bags! If you wanted, you could include some powdered milk in your resupply boxes. It doesn't taste ~exactly~ like regular milk, but it's close enough to feel like you're eating a 'real' bowl of cereal on trail. Also, I'm curious--what are the Peak and Backpacker's Pantry meals in the back?
Nice video enjoyed...What an awesome Dog sleeping behind you.
Thanks for giving us a peek into your resupply boxes. Did you use anything from your big snack box or did you buy all new stuff?
Wishing you good luck on the trail- you’ll do great but who couldn’t use a little luck 😀
Great strategy of just sending yourself stuff that has a considerable savings buying in bulk.
I missed your live Q and A. Are you going to post it? Have a safe hike.
Good layout. Thanks for sharing. Helpful. No coffee?! Your dog was really wanting some attention. LOL
I don't like drinking hot coffee that much, but will treat myself to iced coffee in towns!
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker just now seeing this. Coffee is the nectar of life. Well, that and wine. I hope your foot is doing well. You have a lot of support out here. Keep the faith.
What do you store all the snacks in when hiking. A seperate zip lock bag or drawstring bag? Thought it a bit weird you just loose packed t all in the box
What are your big sources of protein? Including any multivitamins or supplements or things like that?
Not a fan of Cliff Bars, but can't get enough KIND bars!!
Is there like some science behind your food choices? What I mean is are you aiming for a certain amount of calories per day to sustain you?
That's a lot of processed food in plastic wrappers. Makes the three bags of food and one sriracha bottle I carry on trial appear dearth.
It's too many plastic wrappers to haul out IMO.
Holly Molly that alot of stuff
reusable grocery bag and trash bag please
Good morning
I too love the Clif Builder bars. In hot weather, the chocolate ones can get pretty messy. I hope you have a plastic bag to put the Clif bars in so your hand or worse, your pack, don't get to be too much of a mess.
Can you mail out all of the packages yourself before you leave out to start the hike or does a friend or family member have to do it? I'm all alone in the world it's just me so I really don't have nobody that would be able to mail them for me.
You will so be ready for a decent meal when you end up in a town.
We got to watch your video last night concerning what you are packing and how much the pack will weigh. We hope to follow your journey during 2021. When do plan to start in February ?
Soon, I don't share my exact start date on the internet tho
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker We Understand. Good luck and we will waiting to see your videos as they are posted.
I just started following. Will you be reporting from trail when you get to a wifi connection? Have a safe trip, you will be in our prayers here in South Carolina.
Yes she will be vlogging her hike.
Thanks
I saw an article today saying 2021 AT hikers will not be recognized...
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Dog is like...All these snacks sitting here and she didn't hand me one of them
Did your resupply box system work out for you as you thought?
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Nice overview! I noticed, however, that you pulled down your live Q&A. Hope everything is going okay.
Thanks! I didn't pull it down. It was just a live video. I didn't save it to post afterwards
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker Thanks for the clarification. All TH-cam reported is that the video had been removed, so I became concerned that the trolls had found you.
Wait, you said these boxes are for places where it's not ideal to go into town and so you dont need to, but they also are only supplementary and dont contain everything ypu need for 3-5 days???
For places like Fontana Danm, where the only resupply option is a tiny, overpriced gas station. I'm sure I'll still pick things up there, but the majority of my resupply will come from the box.
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker ah, that was just confusing/conflicting. Best of luck and hang in there. Remember in the hard times that everything always changes. Cheers!
Or her I mean she so cute she gonna miss yu
Do you think someone could make it with out resupply boxes?
100%
omg does anyone know where her leggings are from? they’re so cute!!!!!!
Old navy
I would consider adding a environmentally friendly soap. sanitizer alone is not enough.
Something like Dr. Bronners(Castile soap) is adequate. You don't need both.
Lesson learned: do not handle food with your hands. Handle with a utensil.
Second do not put your hand in a bag of food that belongs to someone else: G.o.r.p. comes to mind.
Every year clusters of hikers who have grouped up at shelters or hostels become sick with Norovirus type symptoms. With the pandemic staring us in the face, surely we have learned how to protect ourselves. A little observation of your fella hikers will show you that many hikers don't understand or don't respect the principles of sanitation.
Pardon the comment, never been hiking to this extent. My question: for you more experienced peoples: is it typical to carry and create so much plastic waste? The recycleing facilities at the intermittent town might have some similar food but I would seriously doubt that they'd have the capacity to recycle any of this. Especially the mylarized plastics - those go straight to refuse. I always think of hiking and orienteering as experiences to commune in nature and such plastic waste seems to be the anthesis of it. Perhaps if I ever attempt something of this magnitude (long walking trip) i can try to do in a different way. My apologies, it just seems so odd to me.
Are you just naturally a really good speaker, or are you a trained and professional public relations person?
I think I'm the opposite, I actually hate public speaking and have been wicked shy most of my childhood
That's a great complement tho, thanks !!
No snickers bars? The horrors.
Fancy packs. You're high styling it.
Hope you don’t end up hating something in the box
No big deal if I do
Things are often bartered or if you are generous unwanted items are left at hostels for other hikers. I was always looking for something to eat so there was never unwanted food in my pack. I arrived at the church hostel at Delaware water gap and immediately went scavenging. I grabbed the first thing in the hiker box, but did not read the label.
It was liver flavored(yuk) "Beggin Strips" for dogs.
Rotsa Ruck.
Taylor, you know that the ATC is not recognizing 2021 hikes; right?
I don't know of anyone who hikes the AT just for recognition
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker tru.
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker Good answer. Block that guy. If it is a guy.
@@devildog7602 I get sent that statement about 10 times a day.. I have no idea why it's a big deal to so many people
Taylor, You need more sugar in your diet LOL!
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@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker Yeah! Where are the m&m's and snickers?? YUM
Did I miss the live video?
If you have to ask I’m guessing you missed it! 😂😂😂
Yes, it was Monday night
Usually you can still find the video, that's why I asked don't see it anywhere.
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@@lynelljansen8057 apparently I hit "don't save" when I ended it. Oops haha. I'm sure the lives I do in the future I'll end up saving