Appalachian Trail 2020 FAQ - 5 Years Later!

[@jaywoods6605]

Darwin your hand gestures and facial expressions are so awesome for those in the HOH community!!

[@bigsmalls8339]

I’m on trail now heading SOBO through NJ. currently in stokes forest. Done! High point monument Nj to Delaware water gap Pa in 4 days with some snow and a fifty plus lb starting weight. ( I’m only 165) had almost the entire 40 mile rough terrain section to myself. Great time.

[@americanboondocks]

A little tip I got and started doing myself is to throw some little silica bags in your electronics bags to absorb humidity and condensation. I use the ones that come out of dry food boxes and pouches like the ones they put in backpacker meals. I'm sure someplace sells just the silica pouches though. Have a great hike! Wish I could be there!

[@danielkutcher5704]

The Approach Trail is part of the original Trail which, back then, began at the summit of Mt. Oglethorpe, farther south. I hiked it in 2006, but not in 2015, when I started with Freebyrd, who went on to finish. I never had such a goal. I was just a ride to the Trail, and I have hiked the Georgia section twice. Section hiking, I have done from Katahdin to Atkins, Va. Planning to finish NOBO next spring, starting with the Approach Trail again. Looking forward to your journey!

[@colinbaker9029]

Love the idea of more specific FAQ for each trail so we have a bit better idea of what each trail is before you embark on them! Excited to see all your upcoming hiking and especially excited for the combined docuvlog style of filming!

[@stevenews5910]

I have no plans to hike the AZT but am very impressed with the quality of footage and editing from this you. Hence, I will gladly pay the cost to dowbload and watch in 4K. Thanks for providing this excellent service. - LightWalker

[@rgreen1378]

The AZT documentary was wonderful. I didn’t want it to end

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks for your Support!

[@stevenews5910]

I'm not a prof film maker but have heard that every great work makes you want more. Hence, it mist be a great work.

[@merry0ldsoul716]

Can't wait to see the new style trail vlogs!!

[@MrEric295]

Have a great AT hike. I love seeing videos of other hikers on trail in normal trail conditions.

[@matthewcrayne8217]

Hey Darwin thank you for all the great advice! Seems to me there is a vital piece of equipment you're missing, a cape! I've always been a weekend warrior. Longest I've ever been out is 5 days. You've inspired me to do my first thru-hike. I'm going to be hiking the OT in May. It's only 230 miles. But it's a start been averaging about 15 miles a day. in preparation for my hike. For a old-timer feeling pretty good. Thanks for the inspiration! Happy trails to you sir!!!

[@thruthebiblewithmicey]

10k! Wow! The AZT is the first long trail I hiked on. It's my first love. Your documentary is so great! Glad I could support you supporting the ATA. 🙂

[@gpilot007]

Good Luck , loved the FAQ style vid hope to see more. Also look forward to your vids along the AT.

[@BruceLockland]

Loved the FAQ format! More please! 🙏🏻😊 have downloaded your documentary! Will watch tonight! 🙏🏻

[@TXGranny2]

I like the idea of the mini documentaries, I am looking forward to seeing them. You've inspired me and my hubby to start hiking last year and we're hoping this year to hike a portion of the AT. Still discussing what section but so excited. Thanks for getting us hooked!!

[@richardross7219]

Erlichiosis is usually called babiosis up north. The babiosis in my area(CT) is antibiotic resistant. I talked to a fireman who had been treated with IV antibiotics for 8 months and he still wasn't cured. Another tick disease, anaplasmosis, killed my wife in 3 weeks. Be very careful. Good Luck, Rick

[@cherylbuzzell8773]

Looking forward to all of your hikes! Love the Arizona Trail documentary! Love th photography!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thank You!!!

[@willdhurst]

If you happen to be around Burningtown Gap April 2-5, you should find a pretty awesome trail blessing!

[@michaelmcgowan9518]

Great video. Very good information, just the kind of information I enjoy. Helpful and reliable.

[@davewalters9843]

Good luck. Im in hot springs and half the town is shut down. The trail-er is open and taking hikers, but the laughing heart and Elmo's is closed. Alpine court is closed.

[@neilwebster2084]

Good idea for FAQs on the other trails. Looking forward to seeing your new approach with this year's vids. Enjoyed the AZT film by the way.

[@melb8514]

I love your plan to interview people along the trail. Can't wait to watch!

[@luciepoirier1443]

Yes! Please let us know what your plans are for Peru, gdt and Colorado trail! Really interested! Have a great at hike!

[@bird.1980]

all these miles and still won't do the approach trail. its awesome Darwin you should check it out!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

No Need! 😂😉

[@cyberjonesy]

Did you know that the AT also continues to Canada, all the way to the end of the world's beautiful Forillon park! That's a thing to put on your list because the trail was innaugurated in 2015, a bit at the same time as you were finishing your first AT ! Thruhiking is your thing after all ;)

[@Valor708]

Awesome! Ill be section hiking in NC and TN soon, hope to see you out there

[@mcnessa]

I like the interview and voice over idea. Looking forward to watching your progress. Best of luck to you!

[@kate481]

Excited to come along on your next hiking season!

[@madratter]

Exciting hikes this year ! Looks like I'll be hiking Colorado trail late July and August

[@justinmarlin9905]

Yea faq on the trails and info would be awesome I'm starting my first hike in May of the Appalachian trail thru hike your videos have been helpful for me to learn from thank you for making them

[@sloperusa]

Good luck on the trail Darwin. Looking forward to more quality content.

[@tammymartinez7488]

I’m definitely going to watch all your vlogs. I was never interested in the AT but I’ve begun to follow a couple of AT 2020 thru hikers. I’ll be interested in watching your perspective on the AT. Also I love the Colorado trail so looking forward to that one!

[@kenf1075]

Excited about these vlogs coming up.

[@marjiecleveland]

Best of luck on the AT! Sounds like it’s going to be epic. Looking forward to the videos.

[@SeeMyHappiness]

Best of luck on the AT! Would love more info on FAQ, and your upcoming trails! Can’t wait to see your new video style!

[@kelseyshelton1197]

Wish I still lived in NC so I could come for a day hike. Moved to KS in December. About to start hiking season this week!! The post trail depression since the fall has been SO REAL

[@johnwilliams-dg6qx]

Hi from another KS hiker trash

[@dalesmith9730]

Good luck man. Looking forward to the updates!

[@Nynke_K]

I would definitely like to see faq videos about your other trips as well! And the AT mini documentary idea sounds great :)

[@PhilXander]

Awesome year ahead mate, best of luck! Have purchased Through the Great Southwest, waiting for my new 4k TV to arrive to enjoy it :)

[@jeffbgoldman]

FAQs about Great Divide and Colorado trails would be helpful. Plan on doing the Colorado Trail next year myself. Gardener Jeff

[@kevinmichaels6279]

A trash compactor bag also works and weighs about the same.

[@CookingUpAdventure]

Look forward to seeing you on the trail! Good luck!

[@HM-gk3rq]

💛the idea of specific faq videos on the various trails!

[@kodakhikesherown2839]

I am so pumped I will be out on trail while you're out there 🤩 I seriously hope to get to meet you!! But my launch date is 3/12 so you might be way gone lol You were one of the first vloggers I started following and I have learned sooooo much, thank you! I am finally making my 15yr old dream come true and watching you helped get me out there. We actually had a van we turned into a camp van and modified almost just like yours about 6 yrs ago. We called it our "man van" so my hubs didn't have a soccer mom van 🤣 we absolutely loved it, was a Dodge caravan. We have plans to get another after my thru hike. Anyhoooo.....happy trails and stay safe. See there you hopefully! P.S. It's not a green screen 😎 it's just northern AZ winter, I loved the area near Flagstaff and Alpine and Springerville and Luna lake when we lived there. 🥾🥾 AT2020

[@GLChapman]

To comment on the rain, I am in North Ga. and it has rained pretty nonstop for what seems like a couple of months now. Be prepared for everything to be saturated.

[@sachudasawmy4580]

Hi Darwin! Hello from Mauritius/ Indian Ocean. The AT doesn't speak to me as much as your pct or azt did or even your attempt of the cdt. Maybe I will after watching your upcoming vlogs from it! Wishing you a great hike on the AT and be safe. Thank you again for all the great videos of your adventures! By the way. The highest peak on my island is 850 metres! And I so want to hike the pct or azt! Only thing I'm worried about is altitude sickness and the extreme cold we don't get in the tropics! Cheers and have fun! You're such an inspiration to me down here in the southern hemisphere!

[@alexmarchica5264]

Watched the documentary yesterday! Was super great! Good job my dude!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks Brother!!!

[@michaelharris4503]

Good luck! Looking forward to seeing your film and the gear breakdown for the AT Hike. I’m thinking of going to do a few weeks on the AT in May.

[@jefralston]

Safe travels to you Darwin. Love watching the videos from your hikes. I would be interested in watching your Peru FAQ / GDT FAQ / CT FAQ.

[@marko11kram]

I'm looking forward to tagging along on your journey!

[@lolasaxby1399]

I hope you get to meet Hiking with Braids - check out her hike so far - pretty cool

[@Takeahike1987]

I loved the AZT documentary Darwin and I can’t wait to see your Appalachian trail journey may god bless you

[@roadmapofjupiter]

You have been such an inspiration to so many (including myself). It's a huge dream of mine to someday thru hike the AT. Thank you for the videos!

[@bennettstone656]

spending my first college spring break in the smokies, gonna have almost 400 miles on the AT done. love your channel, see ya on the trail! thanks for everything :)

[@brianphillips3541]

As always looking forward to your videos - have fun and be safe

[@MiaMeezy]

AZT documentary was awesome! Very excited to see you go back where it started, that's so awesome. Cant wait to watch, hope ya do some livestreams

[@hibiru6868]

Sounds awesome. Hope it goes how you want

[@Robman51]

Super stoked for this new series. Good luck, Darwin!

[@KimberlyGreen]

Documentary style on the trail sounds great. It could be a series called 'X onthetrail' (where X is each person, place, etc that you document).

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

🤔 Now that's an Idea!

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

Great to also see evolution (actually, self-steered development) in your vlogging style and content. With so many people vlogging their thruhikes you need something unique, next to your personality, and (I think) style, content and technique fit the bill. I hope I'm not trespassing (if you feel I am simply ignore) but I wonder if Snuggles is going to make an appearance on these vids?

[@trishschofield7808]

Have a good time on your trails. Hoping to hike sections of the AZ this year. 😊

[@AlwaysBelieve777]

Looking toward to your videos this year!!

[@floordenil]

I’m so hyped for these videos!! Rehiking a trail I did before is a big fantasy of mine as well, I’ll probably do that one day. Good luck on the AT, must be a great experience to hike it again with all that ultralight gear :).

[@coachcrane6636]

Good luck man! I will be hiking the AT in the Smokies during the first week of April but you will probably be way past that section by then. Can't wait to see the Colorado Trail videos...I'm doing the CT next summer.

[@dharmahikes]

Hope to see you out there this year, although you will have a few days head start. Good luck!

[@joestikeman83]

Love your videos Darwin. Thanks

[@timlukas]

Hey Darwin, around 7:20 you say "...and becasue I don't use DCF packs anymore, they're not waterproof, I use the Waymark Evolve, and I am using a pack liner..." what is the "they're" referring to. Are DCF packs not waterproof? Or the Waymark. I am a little confused. What would you say are the benefits/drawbacks of a Nylofume pack liner vs a DCF dry bag?

[@markford2606]

Great job on the Documentary! Enjoy the AT.

[@adamb6120]

AZT docu surprised me, in a great way. Totally legit documentary, very well done. Oh and great to see you in person! Good luck.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

That's a Good Thing! 😉

[@RexLinville]

I’d love to here about your plans for the Peru trip. I’ve done the circuit hikes around the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Huayhuash. They are both amazing.

[@Bowlin01]

Really, really, really looking forward to seeing your vlogs, the .new format' sounds great.

[@justinrichardson3864]

I would suggest taking some of those silicon packets that come with new shoes or whatever and keeping those in the ziplock bag for your camera.

[@bradjustbrad]

For next FAQ - how many pair of glasses do you take on your thru hikes? Would hate to be caught without one, but can't think of the last time I buggered up mine.

[@harmony331000]

Oh the GDT that’s where I am yay it’s so beautiful, you’ll love it 😍

[@harmony331000]

I’m in Alberta by Calgary

[@harmony331000]

Just watch out for bears and cougars and I’m not joking

[@ChicaandSunsets]

Do a CT FAQ!!!! We are still planning on doing the CT next year and are always looking for more info on it. Also - we have the CT data book and guide books already that we’ve been perusing. Can’t wait for your AT hike and to hang with you!! - Chica

[@seamist9859]

I’d like to know more about the AT trail I’ve walked on parts of it in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire

[@niklash.1742]

Good luck on the trail! ;) P.s. I just watched ur documentary: phantastic work! Create on! :D

[@cachemacstrailtime]

Looking forward to the new Documentary style. I'm sure it will be great!

[@kennethclapp9713]

Was wondering what your sleepwear was, especially if you wear your base layers to hike on cold wet days

[@travelclimb]

Can't wait to see the trip vids!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Can't wait to bring you along!

[@emilymurphy2462]

Do we get an updated gear list for the AT🤩

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Coming Soon!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Coming Soon! Stay Tuned 😉

[@melb8514]

Those Zpacks Vertice pieces are sooooooo expensive!

[@PhilXander]

@@melb8514 I thought the same thing when I bought my Mont Bell Versalite jacket and pants. But totally worth it in the end. Like Darwin says, buy once cry once.

[@Luke_0]

Good luck, do some live streaming while on the trail!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

I definitely will over on Instagram! 🤙

[@Luke_0]

@@DarwinOnthetrail Good to hear, your vids are one of the reasons I got the bug again to get on the trail

[@jasonmears4393]

Hey Darwin, new to your channel. looking forward to seeing your A.T. adventure. I live in East Tn. Real close to the Roan Highlands. maybe ill see you on that section. Question: what kind of trekking poles would you recommend under 100.00 never used them but as I get older my knees and back take a beating on my hikes. was wanting to get a set just wasn't sure which are the better ones.

[@davemck1887]

Good luck mate. Look forward to seeing the vids.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks Dave!

[@ShellyBnINDY]

Do you spray your tent with permethrin? Or will you spray your clothes again in 6 weeks?

[@walkingwriter4325]

Looking forward to how you're going to film this AT hike. Sounds interesting. Safe travels! PS: Downloaded TTGS last week. Enjoyed watching. Awesome!

[@jasonsadler7020]

Do you also spray permethrin on your tent? How do the chemicals in permethrin affect the material of your backpack, tent and other gear (i.e. are they corrosive)? Love your videos and keep up the great work!

[@ExpeditionNomadicAdventures]

nostalgia hike, patiently enjoying the beauty. 👌🏾😎✌🏾👍🏾🤙🏾

[@sethbeiden1305]

Bought the film and damn proud it went to a quality product AND some good cause love

[@deval0s]

If you would like to meet up with any of the Carolina Mountain Club trail maintenance crews let me know. The CMC is one of the oldest maintenance clubs and are responsible for the AT from the Smokey Mountains (I-40) to just before Erwin. Great group of mostly retirees.

[@ClaudiaAitaCosta]

Have fun in PE. I'm assuming you're hiking some of the Inca trail?

[@freeman.walking]

Vertice jacket failed miserably in the Himalayas.... as much as I wanted that to work out it didn't. I was piss wet through, sent it back and have gone back to gore tex,

[@jeremypatin2044]

Darwin, with the ATC urging hikers to abandon their hikes and get off trail to help flatten the covid 19 curve, where does this leave you? Do you still plan to hike or will you be rearranging your plans? Thanks and stay safe out there.

[@linamontano1144]

I have been hearing about waterproof socks, is this something you would suggest investing in? Have you ever worn waterproof socks? If so, what did you think of them and which brand did you use?

[@g99se9]

You’re my idol bro! Good travels 🙌🏼

[@shawnhill4779]

Since you wear a blue cap, you must use a green screen. The scene that you project onto the green screen behind you looks great! Awesome video ... as always.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

😂😂😂

[@HNXMedia]

Ticks are what they are in Appalachia. Stay safe. Namaste.

[@Everydaybackpacker]

Have a great hike brother!

[@marvindiego1958]

Good luck on your hike Darwin! -Hiker from the Philippines 🙂

[@pasmith4668]

How often do you plan on posting your AT videos??

[@livinglike_lisa7954]

Would love to find out more about Peru and the Great Divide Trail. There’s not much vlogging of them.