Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Gear Updates | Ready to Hit the Trail!

[@sarahgriffin6741]

You can use trash compactor bags as liners too.

[@skipsamples2647]

Glad to see you are back home. Make sure you are safe on the trail and it will be great to see your videos for the next few months. Enjoy your time with your family before you leave.

[@tracydickson8575]

Tevas instead of Crocs! Yes!

[@daviddavis703]

Gooood morning from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great day! Can't wait to see your adventures on trail.

[@StevenSmith-xg7ky]

Good luck from an old Arkansas boy! Take it from me, you are about to start the trip of a lifetime! Remember, “No Pain, No Maine” and one step at a time will get you there!! Let yourself enjoy every step! 👍🏻

[@susankennedy9054]

Girl, you are gonna do great! Can’t wait for you to get started. This mama’s prayers are with you!

[@cynthiaenglish2736]

Like the Waymark bag and your neck knife. I would reconsider taking your glasses Kelly. Can’t wait to follow your journey!

[@TheForester71]

You are about to have the best summer of your life. I just know you are going to rock it! Looking forward to following the journey. Best luck 😃

[@lynelljansen8057]

Good luck Kelly!!

[@johndavidson6867]

The neck knife is good but for defense your trekking poles are far better, longer reach, and a very sharp point. You don't hit with them, poke, aim for the eyes, use one as a distraction the other as the weapon. I have followed you up to your surgery and now going back to all your pre-hike videos. I will continue to follow you as you again head north, get well soon and good hiking.

[@bloknumfazm]

Ay, I'll be headed out around the 21st! See you on the trail!

[@hannahvickery7744]

27th for me! Happy Trails

[@danth98]

Just a suggestion. Para cord tends to get snagged on tree bark and other things pretty easily. Dynaglide throw line works a lot better for stuff like hanging bear bags. Dynaglide is what a lot of arborists use for stuff in and around trees. I made the switch a few years ago and it made a big difference

[@Daydreameruk]

Dyneema cord is excellent. And very lightweight.

[@kathydomokos8837]

Yeah...para cord is not a good option. Hanging a bear bag is tough enough at times...go with the Dynaglide or something comparable. Really. Will be following. Have been from the beginning.

[@Flash1857]

Safe travels. I sometimes switch to safety glasses in heavy brush, but extra glasses is a very good idea

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

Leaving tomorrow for Springer Mountain. We start Saturday morning. I'm super stoked. Have a great time out there.

[@kevindaniel7075]

You will be in my thoughts and prayers! I wish I could do it again, but I’m way to old now. Can’t wait to see your journey!

[@chemistryflavored]

I use the EZESO Glasses Case for my glasses on trail it works great, pretty light too. I’ve had issues with dry eye or just irritation on windy days and having glasses saved me! Have dropped it many times even on rocks and it hasn’t broken yet! Only cost me $8 on Amazon.

[@kevinsatterwhite536]

I think you will love the roll top style pack. I have a ZPacks Arc Blast and love it. I like it better than my Osprey with all the different pockets and compartments.

[@louhale22]

I'm a fairly new sub. Your van video popped up on my suggestions and I've been super impatient waiting for this video 😆 Can't wait to follow your AT journey! Watched some of your past videos and love your vibe 😊✌

[@texashikeaholicsadventures]

I went from an Osprey to a Waymark Lite and love the simplicity. It took me a bit to get used to not having all of the pockets for organization....but now I don't think I could ever go back.

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Safe travels, looking forward to following your progress!

[@jbstuff]

You rock. Hopefully I can get out there in 2023, that's the plan.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

walmart sells (Dry Sacks) in a three pack with three different sizes.

[@elhammer6000]

I have those same tevas. They are super comfy. I did an 8 mile moderate and relatively flat day hike in those on the AT. Only thing I’d say is to break them in well before having to wear them long term (if ever you have to). They blistered up my picky toes pretty badly from the friction where the outside of my pinky toes met the top end of the front strap material (hard to explain that). Happy hiking!

[@mrm9048]

We'll be watching out for the upcoming videos of your journey of the A T remember that we're there with you in spirit happy trails

[@JackoSomeTrades]

I’m starting today, see you out there

[@gratefulhikes]

Hey Kelly! New gear looks great! I would pack your glasses, just in case you have an issue and can't get your contacts in. They really don't weight that much, even in a sturdy case, and as you said you need to see the AT! I bet if you dropped the emergency rain and cut the tags off your smartwool top and phone case lol you would stay at the same weight! Did you record this on your new phone? What did you end up getting for storage size? Video looked great, I can't wait to see your trail videos! Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful

[@logicwhisky7977]

finally i can watch and follow who is honest :). enjoy and safe journey!

[@dgmc3650]

Insect repellent? Tics will be there especially up north.

[@eddiedaves9457]

I love the ozark mtn...my best friend lives in harrison..I love floating the Buffalo river..

[@lifeinrussia5190]

Have a nice trip! I wish to reach the end!

[@ccxdirt1142]

I was hoping to get a picture with you but I am on day 4, mile 44 and have missed you going NOBO. Have a great hike.

[@baskets8429]

Awesome! Enjoy an adventure of a lifetime

[@dan393]

Great video. Glad you are back home in Arkansas. Happy hiking and god bless

[@brown55061]

Glad you have the knife, creepers beware lol. Praying for a safe journey and good luck this summer.

[@stickdog4564]

Ahhhh yea. Stay safe out there. Can’t wait to watch your journey. If you need anything when you get to Massachusetts let me know.

[@danielkutcher5704]

An interesting lightweight hard-sided bottle that I will be carrying this year out of Amicalola is a 16 oz. (1 lb.) Peanut jar, which weighs 1-3/8 oz, holds 26 oz. liquid, has the same size toas a Nalgene, and stands up on its own. Might make a good pee bottle. Not too much capacity for drinking water, but the large mouth should make guzzling easier than a Smart Water bottle.

[@redshot1015]

34 never had a cavity either :)

[@alexwbanks70]

You're going to do awesome! Thanks for taking us along.

[@push-onshikingadventures1880]

I think its smart to go with froggtoggs bc all the more expensive ones, while more comfortable, seem to rip as easy. And I'm rough on my gear...

[@johnjefferies2527]

Congrats on your partnership with Waymark! Hopefully the transition to the trail goes smoothly. Happy Trails

[@jasonlumactod339]

I've been trying to get the gossamer gear 1/8" pad and they're always sold out. Thanks for directing me to Mt laurel designs. Much appreciated!

[@retrocorner5737]

Good luck. I consider this a major sport challenge. Up there with winning the masters and super bowl.

[@Go-zi1py]

Great video! Good luck and keep us up dated with your progress.

[@jamesthornton3339]

Zpacks is taking forever to fill orders. I am also waiting on a bear bag kit😡

[@chriscon8463]

Looks like you’re all set! Good luck!

[@Tail_Dragger]

Congrats on the growth of the channel. Can’t wait for AT content!

[@juanhuttoe4517]

Good luck, be careful.

[@Sara-Smile]

I'd love an update on sleeping bag and shelter? Are you staying in a tent or hostels?

[@michaelgallup6176]

Curious what shoes you’re hiking in?

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Looking forward to your journey. I got my wife some merino wool leggings from Icebreaker and she loves them if you're looking for something like that. I recommend Bedrock sandals that are lighter than Tevas and I hike in mine all the time. Hope you get along with the new pack okay. Great video 👍

[@Onnitfan1]

No Fayettechill????

[@richardross7219]

Keep the rain pants through the entire hike for cold and insects. Hiking in sandals can be good. Evan(2018) and Chilli Bin(2019) hiked the AT in sandals. Your electronics looks heavy. Bring your glasses in a hard case(this is the voice of a bad experience). Add a heatsheet emergency blanket to your gear. It is bigger, stronger, and quieter than mylar blankets. You may run into cold weather still. Good Luck, Rick

[@aaronfuentes5919]

i just tried my coleman rainpants a couple of times for the cold and was astonished by the moisture build up within the first twenty minutes both times i tried them. dry conditions just lounging around. they almost seem worthless without good ventilation..... my sunglasses last WAY longer now after discovering cases or protective plush sleeves to avoid scuffs.

[@richardross7219]

@@aaronfuentes5919 Condensation is always a problem for rain gear. That is why I prefer a good poncho. I've been spending my afternoons in Tyvek coveralls while spraying for ticks on my property. I have to take a break and turn them inside out every hour because of condensation. The rain pants can be a sanity saver when the biting bugs attack. Good Luck, Rick

[@aaronfuentes5919]

@@richardross7219 ive been drooling over a blackout sun umbrella for the heat and rain. might pair well with a dyneema rain kilt

[@aaronfuentes5919]

@@richardross7219 @Richard Ross might try a tyvek kilt.... them bugs though..

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

BTW, did anyone tell you the stairs at Amacalola Falls are closed? Not sure if you were starting there or Springer. Hopefully they will reopen before you start (if that was in your original plan.)

[@davepayne2024]

Thanks for sharing.

[@JoleenPete]

Love this and all your videos! Cracking up at your audience. Are you at a truck stop? It's so loud! lol

[@joetrippi7356]

Excited to see you get started!

[@garrycollins3415]

I understand your poison ivy problem, I have it with poison oak. Most trails are pretty well maintained now, you'll probably be poison free.

[@fitcwebb]

The problem I have, is the urge to explore off trail

[@lifealert66]

Emailing Zpacks might help. I ordered a Zpacks water bottle sleeve and it was taking a long time to get. I emailed them about it and they sent it out the very next day.

[@Gidget410]

Great upgrades. I see your sporting dome life tshirt! I love them! Can’t wait to see more videos from you. Oh and you should get your zpacks stuff before your trail. Mine came in pretty quick.

[@Chris_Martin707]

Okay Hays. Get out there and kick some butt. Are you starting at Springer or Amicola?

[@jordanclifton8196]

have fun and go wild

[@frolege1]

I hope you post a video each and every day and you're consistent.

[@lonnysutton5728]

That's a lot of videos and a lot of battery life.

[@frolege1]

@@lonnysutton5728 exactly

[@benjamindavis3874]

Love ur show

[@BadHikers]

Great video Kelly, looking forward to hearing what you think of the new pack! We just made the switch from Osprey over to Hyperlite. Thanks for sharing as always!

[@kenttheboomer721]

3 lbs? Didn't know that Osprey even made a 3 lb pack. My Osprey Levity only weighs 1.75 lbs.

[@kelliesharpe1067]

I'm pretty sure I could sleep in a patch of poison ivy and not get the rash. Never had a reaction to it in my life and I'm in the woods if I'm not at home. The weather in the Smokies has been warm. Even up at Clingmans it's only been getting down to around 45. I've gotten hot while I've been out shooting this week. But, the poison ivy is out in force for sure.

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

Kelly, dont skimp on your vision....could be the difference between walking through poison ivy and going around it....get the plastic hard case from Walmart to keep em in and just keep it in the bottom of your pack. Better to have spare eyes then wish you had em later. Plz.

[@fitcwebb]

Agreed. It would be a terrible situation to be out there like a blind person. Bring the glasses

[@Jaysus145]

Yeah, absolutely bring the glasses... even if you never use them, you need to have them.

[@spectrum10]

Leaflets three, let it be! Berries white, poisonous sight!

[@darthrobbiano2198]

Too funny! Good luck on the hike. I live in east tn. Make sure you get a pic of the Sasquatch! Haha

[@B4its2late2change]

Happy Trails!!

[@coughingowloutdoors8579]

Bet that excitement is really growing now. As far as the being "kinda blind", taking your glasses might be a good idea. Wishing you the time of your life on this journey and thanks in advance for sharing it with us.

[@db.mc2]

Good luck, safe travels Kelly👊👍

[@soulassassin2494]

Hey K, Just randomly found your channel recently and liked what I saw so I subscribed! Wanted to ask you if you have a gas chainsaw, generator and outboard motor that you use when you go camping? Take care yo

[@jaydavee]

If someone out there on the AT suggests your trail name to be "Wook", I saw it coming in April. 😆 You're so not like a wook. No cavities 28 years into it is awesome. All of my molars are destroyed at 48, and the damage began with dental work at age 19.

[@tombrown6628]

Excellent gear choices!👍👍

[@safromnc8616]

Good choice on the Appalachian Gear Co. you won't be sorry

[@eddiedaves9457]

There is nothing wrong with shopping at the dollar 🌲

[@noahstephens7622]

Dang that lake looks nice. You should go fishing sometime. We would all love to watch that 😉

[@productreviews8357]

First one!!! Yea! Hi Kelly. Wen are u doing the trail?? I dont think i can wait!👌✌️😉

[@ashleykbarks]

She said she's not going to say because she doesn't want weirdos knowing the dates she's leaving. Lol, it's a valid reason. But we'll know when she's on the trail when she starts posting videos on the trail! 🤣

[@productreviews8357]

@@ashleykbarks oh ok lol, fair enough, maybe she wants a head start on the weirdos😂 i so cant wait , i read Bill Brysons book on the trail, watched countless vids, KELLY plz hurry up!!

[@Csmcjewl]

Added to the lottery for the Melanzana. If I get it, you can have it! Looking forward to doing my first 1-2 day hiking this summer. Just getting started. Excited to follow your journey! Best of luck! :-)

[@ChristopherMarshburn]

Where is that picturesque location?

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

Even the Birds came by to watch you.

[@aaronfuentes5919]

this channel is gonna blow up bigtime! I will 'fanboy' so hard if i see you in person. lol

[@aaronfuentes5919]

clapping hands, while jumping up and down. lol

[@fitcwebb]

Don't slobber all over yourself ; )

[@mikecortes8481]

Can’t wAit for the Vids!!! Wishing you the best from Philadelphia!!!😎🎱🥁🥑

[@bobbyyoung7836]

.38 special to protect your virtues!!!!

[@lonnysutton5728]

That's what the neck knife is for, a lot lighter and more useful out there.

[@itywhat6499]

Hello, Kelly...Looks like you are ready for your trip. You'll probably make a lot of changes in the first 200 miles. The only thing I would highly, highly recommend is to take your glasses. My daughter wears contacts and there are days she can't. Also, knives are very important. Just go through all the things you do with them. Your hike will go great, but if you get into a survival situation, heaven forbid, your knife is your most important tool. Shelter, fire, food prep, etc. But I would consider 2 knives in case you lose one. Also, a great headlamp is a smart item. Anyway, have a great and successful trip. I, as well as a lot of people, will be following you.

[@bobbyjesionek1493]

Where’s your revolver?

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Grandfather here looking out for you weel being!!!!

[@thomasruiz2565]

The birds are just wishing you a safe journey lol

[@maverickrodriguez7213]

RIP the osprey bag :(

[@bonnieruggieri7340]

You must be getting very excited now. Great pack. From one blind girl to another...take the glasses. You may regret it if you don't. I have been in the same lottery for a Melanzana for months now. Just not lucky I guess.

[@redhorse8018]

When people stared I hate it

[@eddiedaves9457]

How are u doing

[@Daydreameruk]

Just cos it was sent to you doesn’t mean is better than what you already have. Just bear that in mind. And swap the sleep mats back over, you won’t regret it.

[@jordanclifton8196]

i watched 50 vlogs

[@tootsmachinenc9640]

Just love 💕 to watch ⌚ you .You are great 😊💕ken Machine NC 😶 John 3 16 🔥🔥🔥

[@black_dog_barks]

You'll be sorry not using the Osprey.. frame is a must for long distance ..Kamper 2020 explains it well...the extra weight of the Osprey actually works on the AT..Everybody has to learn the hard way.

[@frolege1]

No cavities .... probably don't eat lots of candy.

[@eddiedaves9457]

I tell people that complain about the gear I got " u buy it I'll use it.....u can always use a woman's pee funnel to help pee in..lol..

[@lonihardin2173]

I tried peeing in a Gatorade bottle in my car at the REI-Memphis and it did not go over well for me either! 😂