Getting My Trail Name! | Appalachian Trail Week 1

3.75 miles is the average distance someone in a developing community has to walk to collect water. I’m raising awareness for the global water crisis by walking 2,190+ miles!
If you can, please consider donating to help end the global water crisis. Only $25 gives one person clean, safe drinking water for LIFE!
my.thirstproject.org/fundrais...
If you'd rather me make a donation on your behalf, my Venmo and PayPal are below.
Paypal: www.paypal.me/JennaGilly?loca...
Venmo: @Jenna-Gilbreath-3
If you can’t donate, please help bring awareness by educating others about the water crisis.
If you want to join me by hiking and creating your own fundraiser, follow the link below to make your own fundraising page!
my.thirstproject.org/team/503454
Thank you, you are a WORLD CHANGER!
If you want to be a trail angel to me on the trail, linked below is a form to collect your information!
forms.gle/Kfkagz2FUQGaSpAo9
👇MY GEAR LINKS👇
*note some styles may be different than my specific item
BIG 3 + EXTRAS
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55 in White bit.ly/49PcK3R
CTUG Short Water Bottle Sleeve bit.ly/42ZOMRg
CTUG Large Shoulder Strap bit.ly/3UZnd8G
Nylofume Pack Liner bit.ly/49TzoZ2
Big Agnes Tigerwall UL2 bit.ly/4bYAl3O
Tiger Wall UL Footprint bit.ly/3Iizi19
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt bit.ly/3ThGAIY
Reactor Liner bit.ly/49Uzu2i
Therm-a-Rest XLite NXT Sleeping Pad Regular Wide bit.ly/49zqFv1
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL Sleeping Pad Regular bit.ly/3T09HPq
FOOD + HYDRATION + HYGIENE
BV475 Bear Can bit.ly/3uY4b7W
JetBoil Stash bit.ly/4bX9Ago
Long Spork bit.ly/49xTMPw
Sawyer Squeeze bit.ly/49uwbiA
2L Vecto Water Container by CNOC Outdoors bit.ly/3UVWnOI
Hydra Pack Bottle bit.ly/49zcbva
Kula Cloth bit.ly/4bSuP2P
Ultralight Trowel by BoglerCo bit.ly/3TeJSfZ
Ultralight Portable Bidet by CuloClean bit.ly/42UOqeJ
CLOTHING
Hoka Challenger Trail Runners bit.ly/3wxYv58
Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV Sandals bit.ly/3ICQQFD
Injinji Sock Liners bit.ly/49U03Vg
Darn Tough Socks bit.ly/42UPqiZ
Smartwool Socks bit.ly/4bT3sFT
Mountain Hardwear Women’s Ghost Whisperer Hoodie bit.ly/3uQ7deA
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket bit.ly/3Th6mgk
Mountain Hardware Summit Grid Tunic Hoodie bit.ly/4bS7HBr
Mountain Hardware Crater Lake Hoodie bit.ly/3P19lqM
Smartwool Women’s Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew bit.ly/430bgBz
Smartwool IntraKnit Merino Leggings bit.ly/3P3EKZE
REI Trailmade Pants bit.ly/3OYcuHR
REI Polartec Wind Pro Fleece Gloves 2.0 bit.ly/3uTXIes
REI Liner Gloves 2.0 bit.ly/4bXh2YU
Smartwool Hat bit.ly/3UTXvm3
185 Rock’n’wool Ortovox Sports Bra bit.ly/4bUI1nS
Buff bit.ly/3IkcI8i
REI Underwear bit.ly/3ICX2gR
Patagonia Underwear bit.ly/48AaNXR
ELECTRONICS + MISC
COROS Apex 2 Pro Watch Chamonix Edition bit.ly/49xNvU0
Garmin inReach Mini bit.ly/3wAF4sn
Leki Cressida FX Carbon AS Women’s Trekking Poles bit.ly/3SPKYgM
Anker 525 Power Bank (PowerCore 20k) bit.ly/4bYLC4c
Goodr Sunglasses bit.ly/3OZtpcQ
Cork Ball bit.ly/430g4H7
Black Diamond Cosmo 350 Headlamp bit.ly/49TGM6I
Kindle amzn.to/3P4q3Wi
Leatherman bit.ly/3SZKnsL
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[@kimoutdoors]

YOU MET FENN AND GOT TO PET ORANGE KITTY AND GOT TO SNUGGLE WITH BOTH OF THE HATB CATS!!! I'm so excited for you and cannot wait to see you keep kicking butt!

[@jennagilbreath]

I KNOW RIGHT?! AND i got my trail name from FENN

[@kimoutdoors]

@@jennagilbreathAmazing! He's such a sweet kitty! I got to meet him when his owners came into my work!

[@soulproprietorDan]

Hi Jenna! This is the first time I've followed a thru-hiker vlog, I feel like I get to experience it. I live 10 mins from Harpers Ferry WV, you can count me as an ally in this area, if you need a ride or whatever when you get in the area. I love hiking the trail, but after a cancer surgery I can't do the mountains anymore. I'd be honored to help you along with encouragement & maybe I can meet you this summer. Keep on truckin"! -Dan

[@escabrosa1]

Brings back memories. It was 9 years ago today that I started my Nobo thru-hike. Stay the course and don't sweat the small stuff.

[@markmalby8353]

Yay. Been waiting for your 1st. Good luck

[@jillaubin481]

Beautiful sunset at Springer Mountain. That is the first one I’ve seen there. Good and safe hiking wishes. Sookie 2016

[@Climbingdude]

I’ve done the approach trail to the hike inn. It’s tough. Then hiking to Springer to start your adventure. Have a safe thru hike

[@ericc4438]

We all are cheering for you J 😁

[@MizSazz]

at the end of your hike we need a video of you and all the cats you meet along the way :)

[@jennagilbreath]

That is a great idea!!

[@NoDictaorsAllowed]

That first day is…. You just got chucked out and…….hoooo…….boy. Camping alone the first time! Good Times. Excited for you!

[@suemoore1965]

🥳 WOOHOO

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

All in all, a great 1st week!

[@ATwalkNtalk]

You go! Good luck…

[@Sourpatchhikes]

You've got this! Happy trails!

[@cherokeesurvival8340]

kitkat it cool == great video

[@jakerabinowitz8249]

Best of luck Jenna! Happy Trails!!

[@somerandomguy4149]

Awwwww kitty's dont feel bad i have 3 cats and i love all cats ❤️ absolutely loveing your videos

[@robertbarnes4]

Off to good start. Good luck 🍀.!

[@dmunman]

I knew the guy who grafted trees on the AT. Many years ago

[@susanj.martin4741]

Most likely the tree was that way due to the fact that the Indians sometimes altered the growth of trees as signs to which way to go. There’s a tree that I have a picture of where they used it to tell do north.

[@PourOutSomePositive]

You are the first one I've seen showing all the cats!! Loving it! Great job, KitKat!! -From a like-minded cat lover! 😺

[@rebeccarheinfrank8178]

So proud of you! Cant wait to see you in May! LYMTAKLFC

[@jennagilbreath]

ILYTIAB

[@RedCatt423]

Enjoying content. Will follow you along. Hiking journeys are too cool and the memories are life long. Thanks for sharing yours.

[@Climbingdude]

Just saw your post on Appalachian through hike 24 on facebook. Have a great journey

[@jennagilbreath]

Thank you!

[@roseltamangbinodlimboo]

Great hike, beautiful views along the way and sunset. Thanks for taking us along with you on this adventure. Loved watching it. New sub

[@lulububs]

Subbing to watch your journey

[@malibusean9312]

You’re doing great!

[@dmunman]

Missed you by one day. Fed at unicoi.

[@lisaweppler1669]

Best of luck on your travels peach

[@johnelliott5923]

Great job KitKat !!!

[@edfrhes]

You being on the thin side like me be careful not to lose weight. Eat often 🥞

[@bridgetduignan9503]

Goat mentality

[@jennagilbreath]

thanks bestie 🫶

[@RobynSnellgrove-ww3yp]

Enjoying follow along on your journey. Good luck! Can you tell me what is the brand of your water bottle system on your shoulder. It’s what I’m looking for. TY

[@jennagilbreath]

I have a CTUG water bottle holder that connects to my pack and a Hydra pack bottle. Both are linked in the description of the video!

[@Jack-uy6tc]

World water project - very cool cause- how much does your pack weigh ?

[@jennagilbreath]

After I resupply for a longer foot carry it weighs just a little over 30lbs

[@Aaron-ep9ne]

Are those through hiker tag numbers consecutive? I would have thought more than 500 ppl would have started already.

[@colleenhikes]

Yes they are

[@jhayft0703]

Are you going all the way to Katahdin?

[@jennagilbreath]

That’s the goal!

[@jhayft0703]

@@jennagilbreath you got this!! You go, girl!!!

[@ralphjesseman6562]

I’d enjoy helping you as a trail angel in New Hampshire. With your form, which is awesome, I need Google. I dont use Google. ( I know, weird) how else can we get you the info you need? I understand, of course, you’ve got your check out people who offer. Understandable… thanks!!

[@jennagilbreath]

That’s very sweet of you! Us hikers appreciate you trail angels greatly for all you do. You can send me an email at [e-mail] and I will send you the info from the form

[@Aaron-ep9ne]

What watch is that?

[@jennagilbreath]

It is the COROS Apex 2 Pro!

[@DeRocco21]

You guys portray the AT as some Columbus exploring the new world kind of adventure. That place is a highway. Granted it doesn't make it an easy feat, but your certainly not going where no man has "gone" before.....

[@dmunman]

Don’t listen to doom talkers. Pa isn’t hard.

[@Northanteus]

18:00 ~ 🤢 Arrest that tree for intreecent exposure! 😫

[@nymph40]

stay safe