Resupply Strategy & 1st Supply | Appalachian Trail 2023 NOBO

This video is sponsored by Left Brain Maniacs Anonymous.
In this video I discuss my resupply strategy, share what’s in my resupply boxes and bin, and go over my first supply of food for starting the Appalachian Trail.
As always, thanks for your continued support!
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[@aimlesslyrunning5127]

Make sure to send things a couple days BEFORE you arrive in a town bc shipping can have you waiting if its not planned accordingly sometimes. I'm Sure this was already thought of but just in case lol Also hand warmers in the bottom of a cold sleeping bag can be a great way to cozy up on a colder night. A backup sawyer squeeze is never a bad idea either.

[@TarotLadyLissa]

nutritional yeast is a good thing to have too. It adds a nice cheesy flavor and has tons of B vitamins too.

[@carolyn3543]

I've only watched a couple of your videos, but am really enjoying them. I know that I'm going to want to try some of those meal recipes!

[@catblue6393]

A reminder, petroleum jelly is a reliable fire starter. I think people often put it on cotton balls, drier lint, etc. So that's another use for your petroleum jelly. Safe travels!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Great tip!! Thank you!

[@decoeric]

This is a great tip and saved me in the BWCA. It works really great.

[@push-onshikingadventures1880]

I actually keep a small pill bottle filled with a few of these as soaked as possible. Great fire starter in a wet environment like this

[@EveryDayCharlie]

Super easy to make also, 15-20ish cotton balls in a baggie, small spoon full of petroleum jelly, microwave for 3 or 4 seconds and then knead the bag.

[@suekaiser6348]

Love the trick with the bear canister and the card to open it! My hands aren’t that strong 💪 so thanks for that!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Sure thing! I also struggle with that. Thanks for following along!

[@Mimilikesstuff]

The bear can reflective stickers are a brilliant idea. I'm gonna get some for mine. (I just got it, it's still got that new-can smell. )

[@appalachianadventurista]

Love that. Thanks!

[@sushi6608]

I find your approach and videos so satisfying. Your level of organization is soothing. I'm looking forward to you hitting the trail.

[@steveyost5530]

Another good aspect to resupplying and figuring out what you need is that for the first part of the trail you are hiking towards home. By the time you get into Hot Springs and beyond you will know exactly what you need, don't need and can swap out everything if you choose without the extra cost of shipping or hoping a package makes it to you. To me that would be a comforting thought and a great benefit of living in the mountains of NC.

[@appalachianadventurista]

Exactly! I have a few places marked where my people can come meet me, bring supplies, and provide support. After Damascus, those resources dwindle.

[@statuscheck5861]

Thanks for sharing your resupply strategy. I’ll be following along from Ohio. Enjoy your journey!

[@claytonbatten7317]

Trash compactor bags work great

[@gaylewalker4239]

Looks like you are all ready for your journey. Keep trekking. 😀

[@RickINFJ]

Standing ovation! You're sooo thorough and well thought out. 🙂 Your food variety is awesome. Summer sausage rocks! It's a rational fear/concern to be extra conscientious about things getting wet. It takes mere moments to be certain, as opposed to the struggle of drying things out. You're spot on. ✌️

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!

[@DartmoorPaul]

Nice one to watch. Interesting to see what you have scheduled. Maybe just me with my concentration but I’m happy when you are talking not to have any music in the background 😊 ATB Paul

[@appalachianadventurista]

Good to know! Thanks so much!

[@tommckinney1489]

good idea about the card on top of the bear cannister. thanks for the tip.

[@DartmoorPaul]

Just wanted to wish you safe and smooth travels to your AT start 😊❤ Look forward to seeing Day1 on the AT👍

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!

[@billseay6399]

Hey Thanks great video you got this

[@christinashepard8787]

Let’s gooooo can’t wait to see you hit the trail

[@EnglishmanJustWalking]

Excellent video….there you go…my bounce box is your ‘home mom box’ !!

[@russelldarnall]

Great planning. Have you thought about nits for additional protein

[@anthonymiller8979]

Nice hack with the card to open a bear canister. Sadly some bear is going to see this, take you card and ravage everyone's bear canisters now LOL

[@Kevin-ln6ql]

I'm excited for you. I love that I caught your channel in it's infancy and I've pretty much watched each video now. I've section hiked portions of the AT in NC and TN. Can't wait to see your first video on trail. Also, how much does your pack weigh?

[@badwaterb118]

I’m excited to watch your thru hike! I would love to do one myself but I have some pretty serious health issues so I’m living vicariously. As a side note, you have a really lovely, calming energy and your videos have a quality of peace to them even when you’re talking about logistics, gear and food … looking forward to your future videos!

[@appalachianadventurista]

That’s so sweet - thank you so much!!

[@MJG70]

Look forward to your upcoming Adventure. Instant coffee is superlight? :)

[@appalachianadventurista]

Close enough for me! Haha

[@VanillaGorilla20]

I wait to watch your videos till I have a cup of coffee made now ☕😊

[@appalachianadventurista]

Love that! 😂😁

[@johnmys5am]

You'll completely change your strategy after about 2 weeks. But I like you're sweater!

[@appalachianadventurista]

It’s possible! Thanks, it was a thrift store find!

[@lenny3330]

Very helpful to my planning, thanks!! Couple questions that you've maybe answered elsewhere: What's your total pack weight looking like? What's your start date? And what are you planning to average per day in terms of miles?

[@appalachianadventurista]

My pack base weight is sitting around 18lbs, I don’t mind saying. Daily averages will change and increase as we go.

[@lenny3330]

​@@appalachianadventurista Awesome pack weight. Maybe I should rephrase the average's question: what's your timeline for doing the whole trail?

[@suemoore1965]

I thought the Post Office had a priority box that ships for same price, no matter how much it weighs. The boxes you have are not the official post office ones

[@push-onshikingadventures1880]

Resupply boxes add as much as 20 to 30 dollars to what you are getting. I did alot of it in 2017, but in the future I wont. As for you with all the cool food you've made it's a good thing. Also, this might be the first time I'm the first comment anywhere! So in summation, you like cheap resupply or even expensive backpacker meals, much cheaper to resupply as you go along the trail. BUT, if you have prepared your own meals or have special dietary needs this wont add so much as to make it prohibitive, just be careful on planning! I actually met someone on trail allergic to corn. With corn sugar flavoring everything these days I'll let ya guess how hard that was for him and where he dropped out at....

[@c_steve_j]

Wow! You are very organized! You kinda made my head spin. That's not a bad thing. I wish I could be more organized! Very Impressive. So, you may have talked about this already. What made you decide to get the bear canister vs the scent proof bear bags? I am going to be doing some bikepacking out west and will need some sort of food, accessory protection. Would just like to hear your rationale. Thanks! Looking forward to your thru hike. Stay safe! ... Ciao

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thanks for your question! I chose the bear canister primarily because of my strong dislike of hanging bear bags (which does not come from a place of not knowing HOW to hang them). I just don’t want to bother at the end of the day. The simplicity of just setting down a bear canister is a huge plus. It’s also a stool. And guarantees water proofing and protection from all critters (mice, etc).

[@c_steve_j]

@@appalachianadventurista Those are very good points, some I had not thought of. I'll have to do some experimenting with a canister on my bike along with the other gear. I think for me, the bag is going to be easier to manage and put on a bike. Thanks for your time. ... Ciao

[@appalachianadventurista]

No problem. Happy adventuring!

[@christinashepard8787]

Have you thought how much the contents in the box will weigh when you have to add it to your pack??

[@miken7629]

I don't ship food, instead, I just bring along my trail angels, Jackson & Franklin, they get me anything I need. Jackson is on the $20 and Franklin is on the $100.

[@MaryPonder]

How did the food work out?

[@appalachianadventurista]

It worked great! More info on that coming soon.

[@danielkutcher5704]

I have found the USPS to be inconsistent lately. Give yourself extra time so you don't do a zero while waiting for a late box.

[@appalachianadventurista]

Good tip! I made sure not to get specifically USPS boxes so I’m not stuck relying on what company.

[@stephengarfield4691]

You seem to have used your head planning this trip. Not just enthusiasm.

[@davidcaddell2811]

There is another girl going on the trail sa.e time as you Beer in beautiful places going at same time yall should team up... would be safety from the wild life you could still film separately...

[@markcummings6856]

You deleted a comment on here?

[@appalachianadventurista]

I remove comments extremely rarely (only 2 ever) - only if the user has been consistently hateful and negative. KZbin itself also sensors comments, I’m unsure of their filters. Otherwise, it could have also been flagged by another viewer and reported.

[@meganw6007]

(4:55) "Places that [you] know are particularly expensive" ?? Now I'm curious about this, to learn more about what you mean by places being "expensive" as compared to other places

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

I like your plan. It will be interesting to see what you think when you are done, especially with regards to the costs.

[@appalachianadventurista]

Definitely! I’m sure I’ll update as I go and after trail with how I think my preparations did and did not work.