Everything I Carried for 1000 Miles on the Appalachian Trail
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Are you just free balling or what
Stove? Fuel? Cookpot?
Definitely my #1 bucket list item. One day…
I feel like you are missing a knife or 2, and maybe a roll or two of tape. Being this light might not be the safest especially if you have some equipment failure. A knife and some tape is still really light (Like you can get 6 oz knives, and a 3 oz roll of tape). Adding just an extra pound for a knife, regular tape, and bandage tape would probably be safer. While it is heavier, going too light is no good. I don’t thru hike, but when I normally go hiking I take a swiss army knife, some tape, a couple bandages, binoculars(I like bird watching), a compass, a GPS(if the trail is bad), and a raincoat.
Wow , just a 1000 miles? The A.T is much longer than that … I’ve hiked it
I use less for 4000 miles. Whimp!
What brand of pack is that? I have a similar UL setup, but my pack looks much bigger, and weighs 12lbs before food and water. You mention electronics; does that include power bank? And no cookware… that would really lighten my load, but how did you cope with no coffee? Did you have any Ktape or moleskin?
No wrspon
Wow
… how about the other 1190 miles
How did you get by carrying such little water?! I needed 3-4 L between water sources when things were a little dry.
People please don’t get caught up in thinking you have to do long hikes like the AT or PCT with an ultra light rig. I’ve done all the countries longest trips including Canada and Alaska. My pack ranges between 40-60 lbs. As long as you build up strength slowly and slowly get used to carrying more and more weight, you will realize that the ultra light craze is nothing to worry about. Be comfortable, bring a thicker air mattress, bring more comfortable clothing. If you’re a healthy person your body can take it.
Minimum half my pack is filled with food!
Especially 1st couple days I’m fresh & strong to carry the load so I’m eating goood! This mofo eating like a hobo or homeless man. 😅
1975 did the PCT Canada to Mexico no cell phone, no water filter gizmo, made it just fine with a Kelly pack
7.25 lbs is 3.288 kg
No toothbrush, no cookpot/spoon/ lighter. No battery pack or cables to charge anything. No headlamp, no meds, no sunglasses, chapstick, or nail clippers.
do u eat, or just fast ?
No cook system or cold soak container?
Scary that you dont have a first aid kit
Total crap. No fire starter, No real food. Only athletic shoes? No way you made 1000 miles with a Walmart pack and gear. You are full of fertilizer!!!
So I started making a list of items I’d bring on a thru hike. Would you really not bring a toothbrush, paste, floss?? I’m not going 1000 miles without that. The weight is almost negligible.
Food????
Seems like a decent gear haul! I love these kinds of video! Good one.
Well done. ✌🏼
LOL your a liar
How prevalent would you say Lymes disease is on the trail? Its my only worry of going this year 😂
No cooking?
No headlamp?
So simple! I appreciate you sharing and the weight
you can ditch the trowel if you just find a rock to lift up, then shit in the hole and place the rock back. You can also ditch the smart bottle, and drink straight out of the filter. Bring a knife and make the tent pole and stakes from sticks. and you can ditch the pillow and just use clothes in a bag, then put a shirt around the bag.
Can save you some grams xD
Knife cooking stuff and first aide kit bear spray for animals
No knife or multi tool, no first aid kit, no hand sanitizer, no cook kit, no light of any kind, no compass or map, and no lighter. I get being ultra light and trust me I try to get the best gear so my pack weighs nothing. Ur you can’t sacrifice your life for a couple of pounds
Where’s the COFFEEEEEE????
Always put your electronics outside the bag; they love rain and moisture.
What is a smart water bottle
Bro mi backpack weights more than ypu whole setup
Check out my gear list here: https://lighterpack.com/r/jrxupw
Of course it’s easy going on empty stomach!
Where’s Your, GUN.?!
Wandering About Bear, Country, Without Bear Spray, &, Or, A Gun.!
Not Even A Jam-Jar, To Refill, With "Moonshine", I Think, Your Lying.!
👆🙄🤔🏆👏👌
No stove?
LOL smart water.
No hand sanitizer?
No cooking equipment?
Soap? First aid? No? Good luck when it all goes wrong
Why do these ultralite backpackers look so sickly?
so no food the entire 1000 miles?
no hot food or clean teeth for 1000 miles is certainly a choice o_o
You said it wrong :😐
Ima walk it with a pistol and not much more one day
I am really impressed by this ultralight setup. I am still struggling to shave the pounds off.
Maybe you’ve already answered this one but , is your phone your main navigation device and how long does it last you with one small powerbank ? Do you stay overnight at every resupply town to charge all the gear or how does it work.
Maybe my phone battery sucks but i have to charge it everyday and have to carry a ton of powerbanks to stay self sufficient on multi day hikes.
Thanks a ton for sharing your experience and your setup.
https://youtu.be/0kWFclvYwvI?si=AM__O8H6eyT3rVub
what about this one