My Official Appalachian Trail Gear List (Appalachian Trail 2023)

[@TennesseeSlim]

Turkey oven bags or nylofume pack liner. The trash bags and contractor bags gets tiny holes all over very quickly. Turkey oven bags are very light and durable enough to cook a turkey.

[@TennesseeSlim]

Looks like a very well thought out kit.

[@wanderer5183]

Looks like you've covered all your bases. Looking forward to following you on trail this year!

[@morganlambert]

Thanks for following along!

[@claramullen]

Looks like you have it covered. I am excited to follow your adventure.

[@morganlambert]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@TennesseeSlim]

Wave runner shoes are lightweight and more compact when packing away.

[@denniswolfe3574]

For the tape problem, you could tear a ziplock bag and put the plastic between the tape and your sock. Sealskin also makes some good neoprene socks.

[@morganlambert]

Thank you for the suggestions!

[@spiritkick1485]

Morgan, you’ve got this! Just keep in mind you can swap gear whenever you need, as early as Neel Gap and Hiawassee. Spirit Kick, ‘22.

[@morganlambert]

Thank you! I’m sure that will be very helpful to remember.

[@chickentramperultralightgear]

Love how that purple looks on your pack! Can't wait to tag along for your journey! Happy trails!

[@morganlambert]

I agree that it looks fantastic and I’m really looking forward to testing it out! Thank you!

[@paddle_hike]

Great gear loadout! thanks for sharing. Good luck on the AT

[@morganlambert]

Thank you!

[@stevekonzelman]

Great pack! Can't wait to see it all in use. Safe travels soon!

[@morganlambert]

Thank you!

[@TheLivingstons]

Gear looks great! I’m Coach. I own a hiker hostel and outfitter in Marion, VA called The Merry Hiker Inn and Marion Outdoors. I get in Liteaf packs next week! That’s what I use. Make sure to stop by on your way north. Happy trails!

[@morganlambert]

Hi Coach! That’s awesome, I look forward to checking it out!

[@TheLivingstons]

@@morganlambert I’ll be following along. Enjoy it!

[@stevenbrewer8788]

Leukotape does the same thing for me, it gets sticky/messy… it helps to double layer the tape in hot spots on your feet. I also tried putting a little New Zealand foot wool under the leukotape, and that worked too. I think when Leukotape gets warm the sticky stuff migrates through the tape and gets all over sock etc. have a great hike!

[@morganlambert]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@Hiking_With_Stache]

I Look forward to watching your journey. I hope to be on the trail myself come 2024.

[@morganlambert]

Thank you and good luck in 2024!

[@LWilli5]

I have a brs stove. FYI it doesn’t work with the Coleman gas canisters (sold at Walmart). Good to go with Sterno and MSR 👍🏻.

[@morganlambert]

I didn’t know that so thank you very much for the heads up!

[@mikeinthemountains]

Many AT thru hikers find that camp shoes are nice and an important part of keeping your feet healthy

[@morganlambert]

Thanks, I have a feeling I will be glad I have them.

[@prisonerofthehighway1059]

Crocs or boat shoes are pretty handy in the Maine section when you run out of bridges. Being able to ford a river/creek without soaking your shoes and socks is pretty helpful.

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

New Sub , Gear choices look Great . 1 thing id like to suggest is a cpl wraps of gorrila tape on the a trecking pole for repairs. Cant wait to watch your trip. Enjoy.

[@morganlambert]

Thank you! I have some gorilla tape in my repair kit but I forgot to mention it.

[@Wondering_Fireball]

You have some great gear! May I suggest a bug head net. Here on the east coast we are experiencing a mild winter so the mosquitos and sand mats are going to be bad.

[@morganlambert]

Thank you for the heads up. I was planning on adding one when it warms up but it sounds like I might need it sooner than I think!

[@karentchavez3877]

Good work and happy trails!!

[@morganlambert]

Thanks! Happy Trails!

[@j3hikes444]

well thought out gear list. keep the vids coming

[@morganlambert]

Thanks, will do!

[@gregmortonoutdoors]

Two thumbs up for the CTUG pouch. I hiked the AT last year with a pack, fanny pack, water bottle sleeve, and phone pouch by them. Fantastic gear and a great company. Just an FYI, you might be used to packing out toilet paper from hiking in the West, but you don't have to do that on the AT unless you want to. The ground is damp enough all year round to properly break it down, plus there are several times where you can use a privy instead of having to dig a cat hole. Good luck on your hike, I hope you have a great time.

[@morganlambert]

That’s good to know, thank you!

[@MrMorton]

For this tape issue, try applying some lip balm or similar to the outside of the tape, probably won't stick to anything after that.

[@morganlambert]

Thank you very much! I will definitely try that!

[@richardross7219]

Be very aware of the ticks. Treat your outer clothes and gear with permethrin every few weeks. Protect yourself when treating with permethrin. The ticks make some hikers sick each year. Consider adding an umbrella and waterproof socks. I like a poncho to cover me and my pack but also as a tarp over the tent in a frog choker. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

[@morganlambert]

I am definitely not trying to take chances with ticks. Thanks!

[@richardross7219]

@@morganlambert You might be able to get your doctor to give you a course of antibiotics to take with you. If you go through TSA, chances are they will take it from you. Know the symptoms and get to a doctor immediately. Anaplasmosis(one of the 9 tick diseases) killed my wife in about 2 weeks. When I had it, it crippled me in 3 days. Fortunately, I had gotten doxycycline quickly so that the symptoms were gone in a week. Be aware but don't ruin your adventure by worrying. Chances are you won't get tick sick. This will be memories for the rest of your life. Good Luck, Rick

[@morganlambert]

Rick, I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. Thank you for the advice on dealing with ticks.

[@richardross7219]

@@morganlambert Thanks. That's why I'm pushy about tick awareness. We did have 39 good years together, it was a good life. Good Luck, Rick

[@Bluehathiker]

Everything looks solid! I saw a comment about your pack size but, I would say disregard that. You’ve got your stuff dialed in and , to me , (not that that means anything) you’re prepared to change stuff out on trail. I’m starting late February…23…. And hope to see you on trail! I like that you’ve got some experience. I’m just surprised how many start out with little to no backpacking experience. You’ll figure out what you need to on trail. I am super interested in you coming from the west coast. I lived in Denver and Portland and did a little hiking then, not like I do now, as I’ve been preparing for my hike in Appalachia , Smokies , especially, but it’s a little different. I know your prepared and I can only assume you are as excited as I am. This time before my start has been the most difficult for me. I’m just ready to start but also want to enjoy my time before my start…🤷‍♂️ So confusing. Anyway, good luck and see ya on trail! 🤙

[@morganlambert]

Thank you! Oh awesome, hopefully I'll see you out there! Yes, it definitely makes me feel better about going out there knowing that it's not totally new. Oh sweet, those sound like great places to live. I agree, the waiting around is rough! I'm in the exact same headspace with wanting my start date to come but trying to enjoy my time before I leave. Good luck to you as well!

[@Bluehathiker]

@@morganlambert YOU GOT THIS! LETS GO!

[@graydogtreks]

Good choices. Favor follows you!

[@morganlambert]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@wendyswanders2023]

Another great video Morgan 😊

[@morganlambert]

Thank you. Good luck on your hike!

[@ronwitherspoon6828]

The people that do the trail orientation at the welcome center did sell the gas cans.

[@morganlambert]

That’s good to know, thank you for the information!

[@push-onshikingadventures1880]

Crocs are an excellent choice. They are good in camp and in town they are classy, hiker trash classy

[@morganlambert]

That’s good to hear! They’re new for me so I’m looking forward to trying them out.

[@push-onshikingadventures1880]

@@morganlambert I literally walked 8 miles in Gatlinburg in mine and they are still getting use 6 years later....

[@morganlambert]

Oh wow!

[@KatieValleyBourdeau]

I am so excited for you! BTW I love Chicken Tramper! I bought the sleeve for the wwter bottle and they sent a personal thank you note! Great video! I am interested in those botties, not the Enlightened Equipment ones. The ones you said will keep your feet dry.

[@morganlambert]

Oh awesome! They have been great to me so far too! So the booties are the NRS Hydroskin 0.5 socks. Supposedly they don't keep your feet totally dry but are supposed to help keep them warm. I have not used them yet to be totally honest with you (I don't really get a lot of cold and wet where I live) but I saw them on Dixie's channel (Homemade Wanderlust) and wanted to give them a try.

[@willodaix5040]

I no longer use swiss classic, @ amzn $10 3@ tacony super mini shears, you can still take tweezers w/o knife... But CDC recommends tweezers to remove ticks, I don't know if tick key works. Have fun.

[@morganlambert]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@JamesWhiting96]

You should be careful using tweezers to pull ticks as they can explode and all their insides get in your blood. You should get a dedicated tick remover. They are really really cheap and really really light. There's no reason not to carry one

[@danb2490]

Gear looks good to me. It's pretty close to what I'm packing. I'm no expert but I guess if it's wrong there will be two of us🤣 see ya out there. Good luck and have the time of your life.

[@morganlambert]

Thanks, that’s good to know I won’t be the only one! 😂

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

You are ready!

[@morganlambert]

Thanks, I hope so!

[@stoicodysseys6352]

Nice. Do you hang your quilt or place it in cotton bag between trips?

[@morganlambert]

I’ve just been putting it in the cotton bag it came with between trips.

[@stoicodysseys6352]

@@morganlambert Right on. That's what I do with mine too. I am excited for your journey!

[@morganlambert]

Oh nice! Thanks, I’m excited to get out there.

[@Oiwiwidh]

I was planning on burying my toilet paper in the hole I dug for using the bathroom with the (possibly incorrect) assumption that it would break down/decompose in the ground. Do most people pack out their used TP?

[@morganlambert]

To be honest with you, I'm not totally sure how it works out on the AT. I have mainly gone backpacking in parts of California where you kind of have to pack it out and I also usually use wipes instead of toilet paper. I think for me it is more of a habit but I'm not 100% sure if it is necessary.

[@jamesbonner5989]

Good choices, should serve you well.

[@morganlambert]

Thanks!

[@swampyhiker]

I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who doesn’t like shoving my quilt in the bottom, I find it just doesn’t pack down as well. Great list. Happy Hiking 🥾

[@morganlambert]

Oh good, I'm glad to hear it's not just me too! Thanks, happy hiking to you as well.

[@lisaweppler1669]

Morgan what was the total wt?? best of luck Peach

[@morganlambert]

Thanks! Right now I’m sitting almost right at a 16 pound base weight so I’m hoping I’ll be about 25 pounds or less total when I start.

[@TennesseeSlim]

That waterproof phone pouch won't last long just use a ziplock. Ive had so many and they all start tearing on the sides in no time.

[@davidw.schuetz3546]

I use KT tape.

[@morganlambert]

I might have to look into switching to that if the leukotape keeps annoying me. Thanks!