Everything I Do In Town While Hiking The Appalachian Trail! | AT Thru-Hike 2023

📍 Hampton Inn, Matamoras, PA 18336
Follow along as I hike all 2,198 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine starting March 9, 2023. This is my second thru-hike attempt and I am excited to document and share my journey with you as I post daily vlogs from the trail!
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BIG THREE + extras
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[@5MillCity]

I’ve never met a person who pays for KZbin premium. You are full of surprises! 🎉

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

No ads, downloading videos, and still watching even if you minimize it! So convenient lol. I use it more than my Netflix subscription

[@gryffyleelee]

​@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker I love it too, it was a total game changer to not have ads!

[@leroygee2902]

I must admit that I thought this would be a little boring, but it wasn't!! Really enjoyed seeing what you do! Thanks!!

[@agnesskibicka]

@Leroy, hello from Poland 🇵🇱 and my channel 😊. You might enjoy it!

[@travelingaquanauts3137]

Love Kara and Nate and their adventures! To save you a little bit on buying detergent, you could carry the laundry sheets (flat like dryer sheets) that work as both laundry detergent and dryer sheet. I know backpack weight is primo so may not be an option but i stick a few in our suitcase whenever we travel (in suitcase takes up NO space!) and it saves me from buying the overpriced laundry supplies at my destination.

[@qsbroom]

Holy Cow! I knew you had some things you had to do when you get to town but I never realized there was so much to do...very enlightening to say the least..thanks for shedding light on your "down time"😄

[@alisondickinson]

We would unpack and go through everything, checking for damage and dampness. My husband would say it looked like our backpacks exploded.

[@laurastone-angel7515]

Thankyou! This was real-life instruction for the novice (me) and sooooo helpful. Would love to see more detailed instructions from time to time, such as: How you set up your tent How you choose a tent site Evening chores at camp Morning routine before leaving camp How to hang food bag and where to choose to hang it.... Thankyou for sharing your hike with us. Love it!

[@Barbara-pz8ky]

Another excellent video…lots to get done when you hit town…Thanks for sharing this Taylor…

[@hdbinnc8583]

Busy, busy, busy! Wow! Thank you for sharing another important aspect of the journey. Excellent work!

[@debsmith7050]

You know what you are doing! It's not, but you make it look easy! Thanks for the town chore video :)

[@RedStickHistorian]

It is amazing how many videos you can do at one time, I'm sure it takes the pressure off to have so many in the queue.

[@chuckoffcampus9738]

Great video. I enjoy seeing all the things that have to happen in town, and the better food.

[@misscutebabi]

Hi Taylor! I love how the only weekly TV i enjoy is also Survivor but I also watch Kara and Nate on KZbin 😂

[@marilynm5024]

Thanks for sharing what you do on town day. Its alot of stuff, but lists help organize and everything gets done

[@dennisrosas4088]

I met two thru hikers today on my way to host at a camp for the weekend. I had a short opportunity to talk with them as we all were eating lunch. As I was getting ready to leave I offered to take any trash they wanted to get rid of. They said thank you, but because they had just left Harpers ferry they didn’t have much. I figured it was the least I could do.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for fun and great information.

[@jessiefalkenhagen3743]

Was that a woodchuck? Or prairie dog😀Cute!! Anyways (😅) thanks for sharing your town chores-I didn't realize exactly how long the list would be!

[@frolege1]

That was a VERY GOOD AND INFORMATIVE video … thanks Taylor

[@yOgando0209]

I like how organized you are. Making a list of things to do is very good idea.

[@gryffyleelee]

Also I love Kara and Nate!

[@lorik7591]

Great video! I love the town to-do list.

[@deborahchadwick210]

Loved the video😮 Thanks, Taylor.

[@christyjohnson4563]

I love Kara and Nate too!!

[@davidofcoburg9279]

A nero or zeroday is almost like being back in the rat-race, so much to do in so little time!!! Loving your daily vlogs. Downunda - Melbourne Australia (AT 2000- 2002)

[@ALORDW]

Even though it was a short hiking day, there was still a lot to do. Was very interesting. Good video idea!

[@katfish000]

Nice organization. Take care.

[@mikemoore4016]

All is good, need to do what you feel is important 😊

[@gryffyleelee]

I loved this video. It might seem really boring to you, but to us non-thru hikers, this stuff is interesting! You get so much done on a day when I would be laying with my feet up! Hope you do another one of these.

[@johnsandell4501]

Very interesting episode. Thanks for all the variety of episodes you provide your channily.

[@coastalfarmhouse1820]

Good video!

[@lovetohikenewengland1748]

Thanks for sharing this information I found it very helpful. Love the checklist idea

[@elynnm3016]

Ive never used the be free filter, but for hikers with sawyers backwash, backwash, backwash!!!

[@naekana]

Great informative video!

[@bird.1980]

Thanks for the insight. Doing a 3 week section in a few weeks starting in Bland. Will probably need a few of these days !

[@dougsneider722]

I blame you!! I was driving home from a day hike and passed a Dunkin’ Donuts. I had an irresistible urge for a large iced coffee. Delicious. Thanks!!! LOL

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Yum 😋

[@Nleary77]

Happy Nero day ! ❤❤

[@jamesquinlivan7876]

Interesting how long your list was. What I imagine to be on it was much less than what you had but if I venture on a thru hike I will come back to this and take a snapshot. Excellent job, Taylor! Thank you so much! Forever onward!!👍🙌👏🥾❤

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Most of the time I don't do everything on this list. I just tried to get as much done as possible since I had all day at the hotel. And to show everyone all the different little things I like to do

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video 😅, with lots of things to do 😮, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@vickifg13]

I watch Kara and Nat also I just love them. Stay safe and Happy Hiking ⛺️🥾💞

[@EfficientRVer]

Well done. I think your resupply was healthier than some of your early ones that freaked me out a bit. Check Check Check Check Chet Check Check Check Check. How cute that he still makes the list. You newlyweds.

[@jenniferderflinger]

I appreciate your videos, I look forward every morning to see how your trip is going! Thanks!!

[@david.conley]

Thank you Taylor for the informative video. ONWARD!!!!!

[@kathyt7344]

This was very interesting and I really enjoyed it! Also I love lists and checking things as done ✅ 👍🏻🤩. The one surprise was seeing you eat ice cream 🍨 I figured after the 1/2 gallon challenge it would be a while! 😅. Great video! 🤗😊

[@jantefft2442]

Thnx Taylor, interesting vidio, busy AT life.👍🙏

[@jamesd1696]

I love your videos Taylor.

[@alfredmisterka5880]

Congratulations you are almost there keep it going I would like hike it but I have medical problem,s and I don't want to hike it bi myself stay safe and see you on the trail

[@diurnalreign]

Good day Taylor. Checking your video as always. Thanks for sharing this part of the trip

[@stillwaterhiker]

Great video again!

[@MaxZomboni]

You should move Charge Devices up to #1. Come on that is the most important thing, and it can happen while you are showering and doing laundry. 😎👍

[@deborahchadwick210]

Thanks!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

thank you!!

[@johnlantz9270]

Never will do a thru hike, but I still love watching your videos. I'm just a day hiker on parts of the AT around Maryland. Curious why you're drinking zero Gatorade. I thought you would want as many calories as you can get.

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Again, this is another excellent and helpful video for those planning a thru hike or even a LASH. Always great information and video. 😊

[@jeffs6229]

Great video Nahamsha! You are kicking butt again this year! Thanks for sharing!

[@penngrey]

Your prepping almost looks like more work than the actual hiking ! Ha ha..

[@Comprezzed]

Appalacian Deli NY has awesome sandwiches.

[@bigdog2024]

Looks like you did laundry in your sleep outfit. How much weight of clothes do you think you have, do you take spare anything like socks? Do you switch to a summer weight sleeping bag once temps get warmer? Learning lots! Vids seem about 7-10 days behind real time so you are getting close to,1500 miles now. Keep on hiking!

[@stuartrollings602]

Thanks Taylor…very useful tips! What do you watch videos on at night when at camp?

[@robinfinehout1160]

Thanks Taylor! What did you think of the Survivor finale?

[@seifrpilot]

The information you provide is invaluable to those of us planning a thru hike. Thank you.

[@rachescakes]

That’s a lot! I would need a list too. How do you handle ziplocks and refills of camp soap? Do you carry new ziplocks or buy a box at every resupply? How long does the concentrated soap last?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I usually buy a small box of ziplocks every other resupply (I'll check any hiker boxes first) then I throw extras in my food bag for the next resupply. The camp soap has lasted the whole hike for me, I only use a drop or 2

[@rachescakes]

Thanks! I’ve never done a hike long enough to require a resupply other than a cache of food.

[@patriciamoscato6586]

I see your garmin.we didn't kno u owned one since u have your watch.great videio

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

My watch doesn't have the SOS feature or work off satellite

[@johnmccabe6557]

hi enjoying your videos. What resources do you use to determine how the water sources on trail are running ?

[@PierreFarrugia]

Really liked this video, was very interesting , I am about 4 vlogs behind as was camping, what happened to your z packs tent ? What tent are you using now and why ?

[@cynthiasmith4966]

Wow! That's a lot of chores! Who knew? Interesting!

[@marilynbrooks2767]

Hi Taylor. I am setting myself up for a section hiking from Salisbury CT to Jug end Drive Egremont Mass found on all trails. Hoping you can give me thoughts of the hike, toughness, views, is there cell service and how to shuttle back to my car.

[@MichaelJones-lq5is]

This stretch is beautiful and this corner of ct is so quiet and peaceful. The first part runs thru ( supposed) old growth and the pitch pines on bear mountain are amazing. Long time passed but at the bottom of bear was an incredible log cabin ( another atop nearby Alander)... Sages ravine...trail follows the steam down by many waterfalls. Not a thru hiker but from Rhode island , but I used to camp at riga lake, and this is my favorite place nearby.

[@Mskarin03]

It looks like you do laundry in your sleep clothes. If that’s the case, do sleep clothes ever get washed? 🤔

[@leedanielson7452]

First from Florida!!!😎🐊👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@deborahchadwick210]

Yes!!

[@leedanielson7452]

@@deborahchadwick210 Weeeeee I’m so happy I beat George finally!!!! He must be sleeping in today!😝😴

[@deborahchadwick210]

Lee..he must be!! Still counts!! Congrats. This is a good video. You are in Florida..we are in western NC, a few miles from GSMNP!

[@leedanielson7452]

@@deborahchadwick210 Thanks! Western NC are you kidding me? That is my favorite place in the whole world.! We go up there every year in late October, and rent a cabin in Bryson City.. Like it so much that we were just went up there the first week of May also..

[@deborahchadwick210]

Lee, we are in Maggie. I know you already know the good hikes near Bryson. As beautiful as the Smokies are in Fall, Spring is tied for my favorite season. I photo wild flowers, especially the orchids. That leads to lots of hiking. Wechike Deep Creek, near Bryson City, for an August bloomer.

[@chefcocoasadventures8794]

Hey Taylor, what brand is your spoon you carry?

[@frolege1]

Her TO DO LIST doesn’t have a “ READ COMMENTS” and WHO was FIRST …. Lol lol lol

[@leedanielson7452]

Right!!!!!😝👍👍

[@msm624]

2nd from NJ

[@frolege1]

Nice going

[@LoudSkyAdventures]

Wait, you left your camera/phone in your hotel room! Haha

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Oh no!!

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

🌻😊👣

[@hillbilly8391]

Thank you.

[@npcwhatthe]

how do you edit videos?

[@gryffyleelee]

She just did a really in detail video going over the whole process if you're interested.

[@RickINFJ]

I really enjoyed this video. You better rinse that fruit juice out of your pants! 😂 Rest well ✌️

[@peterrives]

Oh no! You left your phone in the room!!!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Do I ever get it back? Stay tuned!

[@padude131]

Nine from sw pa!!!

[@Burps___]

I have KZbin Premium also, Taylor. It gives us KZbin Music which is wonderful! Do you like KZbin Music too, Taylor? 🎶

[@AppalachianAdventures8556]

Did you say "pee rag"? What's a pee rag? lol

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I'm sure you could Google it

[@AppalachianAdventures8556]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker lol. I did. I'm sorry I asked now. Thank goodness for shake and go. lol.

[@gryffyleelee]

​@@AppalachianAdventures8556 they're made of special antimicrobial fabric and they fold up so that that area isn't touching anything in the outside world, so it's less gross than you think. But it does sound gross at first I agree! It's actually really cool that companies are making things that will help women get outdoors!

[@TeamFish15]

YT Premium is da bomb. Best $10 I spend every month!

[@cwesley2005]

You forgot #1: Dunks

[@steveandemify]

Admire your hiking adventure, but watching your videos made me realize the amount of plastic that's used by AT hikers. Water bottles, zip lock bags, snack wrappers, shopping bags, Gatorade bottles, Dunks cups, and more. Gives new meaning to leave no trace. Even if you pack it out, it will be around for a very long time.

[@gryffyleelee]

They're also not heating up a house, wasting any water, using a lot of gas and other things that make up for it I think. But hopefully there will be more eco-friendly outdoor products on the market eventually.

[@lenisemicolon]

How is it any different than what any other person uses

[@leedanielson7452]

Taylor you make through hiking really sound like fun! I might have to try it someday! 😝👍🙏🏻❤️🐶🐻⛰️

[@frolege1]

Let’s do it in 2024 and Taylor can be FIRST on our vlogs.

[@leedanielson7452]

@@frolege1 🤣 You know George I love walking and I either jog or just walk every single day of the year for three or 4 miles and I really love the mountains & the woods up north, but that is just too far to hike!!!! 🤣⛰️🐻🏕️

[@frolege1]

@@leedanielson7452 ok kiddo, maybe I will do it for the both of us.

[@leedanielson7452]

@@frolege1 🤣 Ok kiddo sounds awesome!!!! 👍🙏🏻

[@learnallican3627]

pee rag?

[@meghanjones185]

Cool! Very interesting. Seems like a lot of work to me but ya gotta do what ya gotta do, ya 3,000 miler! 👏🥾🥾🦯🎒⛺️🌲🧭🕶️ Blaze!⬆️

[@edwardgwilcoxjr7232]

Gear layout! Happy journey to Katahdin. 🏔️🧘‍♀️