Outdoors

12 Hikers Share Favorite Gear after 2,000 Miles

April 01, 2025
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 🥾 12 thru-hikers sat down with us to discuss their favorite gear items from the Appalachian Trail.

⛺ Everything from tents... to backpacks... to some pretty quirky luxury items.

😉 You might recognize some faces from Made of Grit.

Chapters:

  • 00:00 INTRO
  • 00:26 TENTS
  • 02:12 BACKPACKS
  • 04:07 SLEEPING BAGS
  • 06:07 SLEEPING PADS
  • 08:05 LUXURY ITEMS
  • 09:58 NAVIGATION/COMMUNICATION
  • 11:01 BASE WEIGHT
Stoveless Backpacking Meals
  • 650-Calorie Fuel
  • No Cooking
  • No Cleaning
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