Channel: Homemade Wanderlust

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Description: *TYPO at 18:46. Should say Skip Ahead To 54:27 00:00 Hey Y'all 00:54 Appalachian Trail (AT) History 02:32 GEAR 02:54 Backpacks 15:11 Shelters - TENTS 16:00 Freestanding, Semi-Freestanding, Trekking Pole 18:38 Double Wall, Single Wall 23:13 Hammocks 27:35 Tarps and Bivys 35:07 Seam Sealing and Stakes 38:24 Sleep System - Sleeping Bags and Quilts 40:16 Down and Synthetic Fill 48:29 Sleeping Pads 55:39 Baseweight 58:51 Footwear - Boots vs Trail Runners 01:17:23 Socks 01:23:30 Clothing 01:49:58 Repair Kit 01:52:48 FOOD 02:04:29 Bear Bag 02:07:35 Don't Over-plan Your Meals 02:10:55 Cookware - Stoves 02:18:24 Dishes, Lighters, Bandana 02:26:26 Water 02:27:42 How Much Water To Carry 02:29:19 Treating Water - Filters, Chemical, UV 02:43:54 Electronics 02:55:51 Resupply, Postage, Bounce Boxes 03:00:43 Formats For General Delivery for Packages to Post Office/Businesses 03:04:12 HYGIENE - Pooping In The Woods 03:09:46 General Hygiene 03:16:43 Periods 03:21:44 Nails and Shaving 03:24:26 Common Injuries - Blisters, Tendonitis, Sprains, Plantar Fasciitis 03:34:26 Ticks 03:39:04 First Aid 03:41:08 Physical Training 03:45:04 Dangers/Safety 03:46:56 Hitchhiking 03:52:18 Firearms 03:55:52 Fording Rivers 04:03:07 Poisonous Plants, Hypo/Hyperthermia 04:07:40 Wildlife - Snakes 04:12:09 Bears 04:23:28 Mice 04:25:20 Personal Locator Beacon and Satellite Messaging 04:28:26 Navigation - Guide Books, FarOut App, and Blazes 04:32:02 Which Direction To Go? NOBO, SOBO, Flip Flop 04:43:30 Hiking Solo vs With A Partner/Group 04:52:58 Etiquette - Shelters, Towns, Trail Magic 05:08:25 Finances - On Trail and Off Trail Expenses 05:18:12 My On Trail Expenses Breakdown 05:19:32 Mental Preparation 05:36:02 Leave No Trace Principles 05:40:10 Permits 05:44:46 FINAL CHECKLIST Links The Trek’s Annual AT Survey thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/tldr-summarizing-the-2021-appalachian-trail-thru-hiker-survey-plus-hikers-favorite-sections-of-the-trail Appalachian Trail Gear Lists •Original AT Gear List: homemadewanderlust.com/whats-in-my-pack-gear-list •New AT Gear List (Similar Budget): lighterpack.com/r/15jins •New AT Gear List (Unlimited Budget): lighterpack.com/r/habnbs AT Gear Lists Video: youtu.be/6i6SnXa1pdM Dehydrated Ground Beef Recipe Video: youtu.be/Ptx6MKzaB-8 Best Town Stops For Receiving Mail Drops: thetrek.co/best-towns-send-mail-drops-appalachian-trail Permits/Registration •Pre-registration for AT atcamp.org •Smoky Mountain NP Permit smokiespermits.nps.gov/index.cfm?BCPermitTypeID=2 •Baxter SP Hiking Permit Information: baxterstatepark.org/general-info/the-at •Baxter SP Parking Permit: baxterstatepark.org/general-info/the-at Budget Gear List: lighterpack.com/r/9fvp69 CDT Gear List: lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf PCT Gear Lists: Desert - lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7 Sierra Nevada - lighterpack.com/r/b8a8ic Cascade Range - lighterpack.com/r/40d5gd Homemade Wanderlust Merch: homemadewanderlust.com/shop * I do NOT accept anything from gear companies. I do not do paid reviews. I do not have any sponsors. All opinions are my own, based on my experiences. I do not plan to ever incorporate sponsorships on this channel in an effort to remain 100% impartial. If I were to accept gear in exchange for a review I would disclose it per FTC regulations. Disclosure: There are Amazon Affiliate links in my gear lists and possibly in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases (doesn't only have to be backpacking gear). Amazon Affiliate Page: DixieAZ.com WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL &ADVENTURES: *Patreon: patreon.com/homemadewanderlust (You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes.) *Gear Wish List: a.co/cVZeFo3 (Purchase an item from my gear wish list. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See address below.) *Buy My Book Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): homemadewanderlust.com/product/dixie-at-guide *ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION: -PayPal: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com -Bitcoin (BTC) Wallet: 1PLcRstR4bamTYKpwd9Nzus75WjfjMY6gG Contact information: Blog: homemadewanderlust.com twitter: @homemadeWL Instagram: homemadewanderlust facebook: facebook.com/homemadewanderlust PO Box 4192 Opelika, AL 36803 For business/interview inquiries *only*: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com