Appalachian Trail 2024 Thru Hike Resupply and Budget Update in Erwin, TN Uncle Johnny's
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I can't believe anyone would say anything negative about this challenge. I'm enjoying your strategy, literally walking us through it. Keep up the good work!
It’s not the internet without negative comments 🫤
Buy $1000 worth of food and add the calories up lol it doesn’t make sense. Last vid had like three packets of tuna and two big bags of granola plus some other stuff for $24 - food aint that cheap lol
I literally provided you the receipt, yet here you are going on about nonsense.
@QuadzillaHikes Jack, don't bother replying to those comments man, not worth wasting your time my friend 👊🏻🙏🏻👍🏻 Appreciate you!
@@db.mc2 I agree 100%! Jack hardly has something to prove, look what he's already done! It's a challenge for him and I'm here for it. He has no reason to lie, and if he can't do it, he will certainly come very close or admit he couldn't do it. I'm here for the content and positivity and seeing the trail. GO JACK, GO!
Those commenter's are definitely missing the point! It's obvious you are having fun and that's all that matters, right? I love these videos and I'm so glad you post more often than once a week!! I love the strategies you show. Thanks! Keep it up!
Talk your shit Quad! You're spot on with haters just projecting their own fears. Watching you complete this challenge has already taught me so many tips and tricks for my next thru hike. Hope your healing up fast. Take care and happy trails brother.
Wonderful really glad it's been helpful
You're the only real hiker I've ever followed. Most hiking channels are fakes who hike 1/2 mile into the woods near their house and brag about their $500 tent doing a good job. Your a true soul doing what most people on the planet would never even contemplate. So glad TH-cam recommended your channel
At the end of the day Jack, you're a wonderful human being. You challenge yourself and strive to be a better person physically, spiritually, and mentally. Negativity is annoying and such a waste of energy; don't know why people insist on investing so much time on it. Continue to rise above it as you always do my friend. If anyone can pull this off, it's you. 👏 Take care and rest well ✌️
Really appreciate it
I’m so glad you called out the hater’s
I love this series. I look forward to every video. I wish you could post daily. It’s a joy to watch you navigate this challenge and see what you learn. Stay safe and take care of yourself.
Really appreciate it, gives me motivation to keep em rolling
I love how you turned someone snoring into a positive. You are really good at recognizing what you can control. I love your journey!! Be safe!!
Thank you so much!
So well said…too often people try to see everything through their own eyes without understanding that we are all different with unique experiences and motivations. Enjoy your hiking.
Love it Jack. Can’t believe people are critical of what you’re doing.
Enjoy yourself and thanks for showing us ways to make thru hiking a little cheaper. I know I’ve learned a few things!
Keep going Airborne!
Love this! Pay no attention to the haters. You keep doing you. That’s why we are following you.
I appreciate that
Quadzilla- thank you so much for doing this challenge. It is amazing to watch this and so much fun to see your videos. Good for you for calling out the trolls on their BS and absolutely do not let them project their selfish fears on you. You’re doing great and we look forward to your videos every single day. Keep up a great hike and good luck.
Really appreciate it
You mean that you are actually enjoying hiking and camping on the trail. From what I have seen from a number of TH-camrs on trail they act like the goal was to stay in hostels and hotels and eat out every chance you get. Of course most of them have already quit. It seems to me that they were just trying to get a TH-cam following, but you are the real deal. I especially appreciate you using budget gear on this trip. Awesome video too!
Honestly, you seem very happy on this trip - even more so than your other trips on YT IMHO. You have more smiles on these videos than any other. If I were to project my section hikes I would be 5k+, and probably ++ for the extra zeros on a thru hike. But, if I took my 18 year old self many decades ago I could do it for little money. And that chainsaw snoring was something else and reminds me of a trip a while ago in South America...
These are real struggles that plp trying to thru hike have. Especially the younger ones
Who dont have much.
I enjoy watching you more than most because your showing what can be accomplished on a limited budget. I have learned these lessons the hard way trying to budget as much as possible on trail. I have completed the trail earning money along the way often I've started with $20 or less in my pocket. When i started this finding a TH-cam channel doing something like this would have been such a tremendous gift. I see plp like dan becker making a pay resource for plp getting into hiking and no shame to him but i feel people would benefit from your knowledge far more than most TH-cam hiking celebrities and its free!
Yeah Dan beckers stuff... him calling s&r when he's like 2 miles from a road. Absurd.
@@QuadzillaHikes Jon conti hitting his sos story would be laughable if plp hadn't had to spend their day trying to help him then him being so incredibly ungrateful. Dan on the other hand was actually having medical issues. This jon guy told his rescue he was out of food. He wasn't he was out of fuel lol who goes out into snow without the knowledge to build a fire and boil snow. I go back to that video randomly to comment and remind him how silly he is lol.
I hate when people feel the need to degrade a challenge. It's called a challenge for a reason. lol it doesn't mean he will love every minute, hate it the entire time, or even make it. It's definitely informative and entertaining to watch either way. I'm excited for you guys! The gear videos alone were already worth the watch. My favorite cheap purchase is 50c ranch packets when regular ramen gets old. I love the re-supply ideas! lmfao the realism is great, love the chocolate milk.
I so honor what you are doing! It’s so important to shed light on the simple things that help make it affordable and challenging. And also stressing to hike your own hike.My words of advice are do what works for you, whatever that is, and don’t let anyone shame you for what that is. Hike on! 😁
I figured you were doing it this time as a personal challenge and demonstration that high costing gear is not really needed since you have done it and other trails the other way. Besides it is your hike and you should do it your way which I am enjoying watching. I'm a snorer and have been described as a Air Boat chasing a heard of Wild Hogs. Personally I have never heard myself. One trip there were Air Boats chasing Wild Hogs so my buddies might of been mistaking. ?????
Hah that's a great description
I don't get the negative comments? What are they thinking?? It's a fun challenge, QZ is about as expert and accomplished as you will find for thru hiking. I find it fascinating. umm folks who snore should consider carrying a 2 lb CPAP-battery combo, or at least get an anti-snore appliance made. I have used both in wilderness and in hiker rifugios, and it ensures I do not snore.
I think this is a great idea. You're showing that you can still have fun on a budget. Yes, most people won't do it but it's good to know it's possible. I'm much slower so I would definitely need more money budgeted 😂
That snore would be me! My sister says I sound like a wookie when I snore 🤣🤣
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I'm loving your challenge; the cold chicken was a pro broke hicker move.
Good for you man ! I totally get what your doing and it's a good thing to show people that if your not loaded it can still be done! You just have to sacrifice a little , but people now a days don't want to do that , they want instant gratification! And total comfort. THANK YOU for doing what your doing and showing ! Nobody that I know has ever shown this before, soo thank you !! 😊 👏👏👏👏
Doesn’t matter what people think or say it’s your hike I have enjoyed it be safe god bless
I was planning on doing the AT this summer and before this series came out I thought I'll do it for 1k "1000$ for 4-5 months" I bikepacked for 6 years on this type of budget and I find it's all I need to fulfill my needs and dont find it to be that complicated! Instead I decided to do the Northern Forest Canoe Trail on 750$ 😜
Haha have fun!!
Loving the challenge! The expense keeps so many from ever starting so this should help a lot of people with ideas. I hiked with some folks last year that were on a strict budget and I lived that life with them for awhile. It can be fun to hitch instead of shuttle, find free places to stay, and to find treasures in hiker boxes. They knew lots of tricks to save money. Negative comments can be very motivational- got to prove them wrong.
Whatever happened to hike your own hike? I found this challenge and just appreciate your efforts and hope you make it safe and healthy to the end and that you meet your goal!
most commenters on through hike videos are extremely judgemental. It shocks me, especially when I hear people on trail keep saying that the best part of the hike is the people they meet. Well in the comments it is the exact opposite. They are hateful and critical.
Ive been watching thru hike video series for years and yours is one that I make time to come back to watch. It's funny to have people complain, "um you know that's now how people do a thru hike?" Yep that's the point!
You sir are an inspiration keep up the good work. I have my first hike over 500 miles coming up. Love your channel!
Goodluck! Colorado trail?
Life is all about the differences in each other. Judge it and life is miserable. Embrace it and feel blessed. Thanks for the reminder!
This is my favorite thru-hike series of the year. I love the budget challenge. I'm super frugal normally, which is why I have time to hike, because I don't need to spend so much time making money.
You probably know this, but if you you don't, pack ice around the fuel canister to be filled and put the canister to be drained into the sunlight for a while before connecting the two together and the cold fuel on the bottom will condense while the Hot fuel on top will expand into the cold (bottom) canister.
Also don't use the can right away let it stand for a while
Yeah good tip!! Helps a ton
We are LOVING this challenge of yours! Keep it up!
I am loving following along on this budget thru hike. Of course the sweet spot probably lies in the middle somewhere, but i appreciate your willingness to challenge yourself and to share your experiences with us.
Thanks for the Awesome views Jack! 👊🏻👍🏻 Stay safe and take care out there my friends 🙏🏻God Bless 🫶🏻Appreciate you!
Thanks 👍
I really like your videos but I kinda worry when I see you picking the mushrooms. Never eat them raw. Some will make you very sick or kill you. That chicken of the woods looked old. How did it taste? I’m not an expert but I have been learning the last 4 years and just hope you don’t pick a lookalike or rely on an app. Be safe and I’m cheering you on 🍄🟫
the realest in the youtube scene. keep it up zilla
Don't listen to the haters, keep your positive attitude!
Im not a hiker and love seeing the challenge aspect(are you at the YoYo goal yet?) and even I can see how great this series is for someone just starting out and/or budget conscious
At 46 signups now!
I feed corn to my backyard deer in winter and now when the does have fawns to feed. One doe will come up close to the house and look for me through the window. She stomps and huffs to get my attention to bring corn. Unfortunately, one of this years fawns died. The deer herd dynamics are very amusing.
When my son was talking about hiking the AT, I gave him a budget of $10,000 for everything and I would drive him to Springer and pick him up at MT K. He was too afraid to leave me alone. When an old Army wound acted up he saved my life and he is more worried about me than I am.
I think that big bug was a dobson. Life should be lived on a budget most of the time. Get ahead on your money and avoid debt traps. This is true on trail and the real world. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick
Great advice Rick
Thanks for the little rant in the middle. Love u for that! And envy your time on trail. Not possible for me. Work family and all.
Great attitude! An great video.
Earplugs were really nice for the shelters
You are an amazing hiker, videographer and all around good human.
I'm really enjoying your videos. I think your challenge is epic and I’m appreciating all your tips for spending less money on the trail because I tend to be an overspender when I'm on the trail. And I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of the debbie downers. 🤣 HYOH! 🙂
You achieve real trail zen when you can train the mind to fall asleep next to a snoring hiker.
This is the best challenge ever!
100% - This is your idea and your challenge. Perhaps others can learn from it or it'll inspire ideas of their own. It's yet another example of HYOH and it may just plant a seed in someone else to what is possible for them. ☮❤🤝
Appreciate your insights and willingness to share your experience and wealth of hiking knowledge.
That gas can adapter is genius for this challenge!
Another cool video. Keep on tracking and I wish I could be out there with you
Been following along since the start. Really appreciate your mindset. Thanks for the inspiration.
❤ watching your hike greetings from a Southern gal in beautiful Tlaxcala Mexico
Happy trails!
Keep it up man you got this
Enjoying your challenge videos
I completely resonate with what you said about thriving within the parameters of a challenge you set for yourself. I also get frustrated with people projecting their perceived limitations on me and, in my case, my kids. Despite my kids' obvious ability during our thru hike attempt last year, people were sometimes quick to confidently declare the kids couldn't possibly do it. 😅
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! It's great to see examples of ways to thrive not only on trail but while navigating life's other challenges as well. ❤
Kids finish it every year. It is probably easier for them being able to recover faster and less prone to injury.
@@Ryan-yi5ro for sure, and probably less belief that they can't do it. 😁
Funny how people you just met know more about your kids than you, their parent, eh 🤣
@QuadzillaHikes doing my best to remember most, if not all, of them mean well. 🙏 Keep up the great job inspiring me to my best mindset! 👌
Loving the AP trail so far...can't wait for more
I was so hungry on the way to Erwin that I did the extra miles and had a marathon day- just to get salty food. lol Sometimes it was fun to challenge myself, just like you are doing with this 1k challenge. Have fun!
Haha totally worth it eh
Love the mushroom coverage. Thanks.
So relate to deciding to do some trail-maintenance (in my case with a pocket-knife) and instantly realizing you need a machete 😂😂😂
Hahaha yep "I need a bigger knife"
Your right, I could not do it, but enjoy your channel and budget objective.
Dude your mushroom picking prowess is definitely boosting that $1k nutrition 💪 haha!
I look forward to every one of these. Love seeing the progress, and hearing about the strats. Inspiring me for my future hikes!
Great to hear!
Hey bro you are doing great, I love your videos,.
Right on Bro!
So stoked your doing this thanks for putting the haters in check stay cool bro
Get well soon QZ. 😎✌️
Love your content.
Impermanence and Adversity!
That snoring would do my head in! 😂
My daughter got some free converse shoes in Iceland campground. She had a shoe blowout and then next day we saw them in the free to take pile.
I had the same exact shelter experience with insane snoring, rain and all, told him the next day and he seemed to not know that he snores like that. Keep telling those keyboard warriors what’s up man, they’re too comfortable.
I had no idea I snored until my college roommate told me.
@@schmitzcj LOL, when someone is asleep and snoring how do they know. It is the old cliche, only someone else can let them know and should as they may have sleep apnea...
WMT iced oatmeal cookies are great value.
❤ your vids
Love your stuff man, take care
Appreciate it!
@@QuadzillaHikes 100 times back! you're a big big motivation to overcome my fear of leaving loved ones and family and go start my own journey on the AT or PCT
Keep up the great vids.
Hike your own hike
Good on ya man, really respect how you're doing this hike. Where do you get that fuel can adapter???
That was amazon, $9
👍🐿👍epic journey
Someone was definitely sawing logs! LOL 😂
So nice to see you are doing great and happy.
You sure the infection on your leg's ok?
Yep leg healed fine ironically a different cut on the other leg got infected bad
FYI The bug in this video is the Eastern Dobsonfly 😊
Thanks for doing the 1000 challenge thats awesome. Most thru hikers I know are on a tight budget. Work to hike.
my challenge will be trying to spend as much as I can lol. Platinum blazing all the way to Maine!!!!!!
Hell yeah if you got the money might as well enjoy yourself
Gnarly infection, good luck helping up! I am hopeful you get those sign ups and get to yoyo the AT!! Gonna do it on a 1k budget on the way south too??
No way, if I yoyo I'll eat all the restaraunt food on the way back
That bug was a grampis great fish bait and they will pinch your butt bad. Great job buddy keep skininer back
I know this was the past but speaking of restaurant buffets, Erwin has a Pizza Plus with an all you can eat lunch buffet. No guarantees, but try sticking around to the end of the buffet hour (2pm); the owner might offer people to-go boxes since they have to trash the buffet leftovers. I ate 3 plates of salad, 7 slices and 8 slices to-go at the one in Damascus (closed). Next Pizza Plus is in Pearisburg but that obviously competes with the chinese buffet.
Ah dang missed it
You are a fine hiker and I appreciate your money saving tips! Keep up the good work! Honest John 25th ID RVN 69-70
10:45 adult Dobsonfly
Its almost worth it to buy those nasal opener things for people who snore really badly, super cheap at the dollar store I think. Just so you can not feel bad if you wake them up lmao.
Does $1000 include your resupply? We are working on a very minimal budget. We are sending boxes to ourselves and buying food cards ahead of time for places to eat. We don’t plan on eating at the expensive restaurants or drinking
Nice thumbnail
Hiker meals have got to be the pinnacle of expense, right? $10-11 for 550-600 calories. One per day for 120 days is $1,200 by itself. For just a small dinner.
Most thru hikers don't eat them regularly, like you said too expensive
That’s a helgamite
No criticism from me. I'm enjoying the budget hacks, but hell no am I eating those mushrooms!
They're delicious!
The Finnish snorer!!! 🇫🇮 💤💨
People don't generally use ear plugs while on trail 😁?
Love from Australia 🇦🇺, I would shout you an edible if I could.
Stay strong mate.
Haha much appreciated
I don't understand why people want to sleep in a shelter (unless I am the only one).
Well by LNT standards you should sleep in a shelter if you can as it has 0 impact on the environment but yea I agree I have a tough time sleeping next to others and would much rather be in my tent.
@@dumbcrumb879 I never have had problems with shelters except for mice at some. Just not a fan of the crap sprinkles and knawing...
Well it rains a lot, not having to pack up a wet tent in the rain is a huge bonus for shelters
@@QuadzillaHikes I would take a wet tent any time... 😁
Would ear plugs help with the snoring?
Certainly would help some but I dunno anything wouldbe helped too much laying right next to him lol
3ta4k instead of 8ta10k is an epic difference.
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I'm having fun watching your epic journey brother.
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Appreciate ya!
Where you on the trail
Virginia now
I could feel the water temperature with your reaction 😂 🩵🧊❄️
💯 With you on the game-ification of budgeting. That's exactly how I shop daily 😆
🪲 But why did it need such long pinchers 😭