I set out on my Appalachian Trail journey at Amicalola State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. On Day one, I get shuttled, I check in and I am off. I completed the Approach Trail to Springer Mountain and keep on walking to Hawk Mountain Shelter. Amidst the bubble, there were LOTS of hikers sharing the shelter. On Day 2, I wake up early and crush a 25 mile day through Dick's Gap and Mountain Crossings Store (PIZZA!) before settling into camp.
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Gear I frequently Use:
Backpacks
Waymark Ultra 38L EVLV and Waymark Framed Thru 40L
https://waymarkgearco.com
Pilgrim Ultralight Highline Framed
https://pilgrimul.com
Hammock Warbonnet Ridgerunner
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Rain Fly 13' Warbonnet Thunder Fly and Mountain Fly
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Tent Zpacks Duplex
https://zpacks.com/products/duplextent
Top Quilts
UGQ Outdoors 20 Degree Bandit
https://ugqoutdoor.com/topquilts/ban...
Hammock Gear O, 20, and 40 Degree Burrows
https://hammockgear.com
Under Quilts
Warbonnet Outdoors 40 Degree Lynx Underquilt
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Loco Libre 20 and 20 Degree Ridge Reapers with 900 fill power goose down https://www.locolibregear.com
Garmin InReach Mini Communicator
https://amzn.to/3A29lxJ
MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes
https://amzn.to/35w1Wwd
Brooks Cascadia 16 Trail Runners
https://amzn.to/3pKo50A
Anker Power Banks
https://amzn.to/2Uxx2xv
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp
https://amzn.to/3vPU9Ao
Hilltop Packs Custom Printed Food Bag
https://www.hilltoppacks.com/#/
REI Magma 850 Hooded Down Jacket (seasonal)
https://www.rei.com
Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack
https://www.rei.com/product/867058/se...
Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles
https://amzn.to/35PfrDr
Toaks 550ML Cook Pot
https://amzn.to/3qycNfb
BRS Stove
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMF70U?...
Fancy Feast Stove
• Fancy Feast Stove DIY GIVEAWAY
Toaks Long Handle Spoon
https://amzn.to/3j30HJ8
REI Rainpants
https://www.rei.com/product/137186/re...
Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket
https://enlightenedequipment.com/mens...
Appalachian Gear Company Hoodie
https://appalachiangearcompany.com
CNOC 2 Liter Water Bag
currently unavailable
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
https://amzn.to/2TYmPK6
Sit Pad
https://amzn.to/3hOliz2
Camera iphone 14 Pro Max
Ultrapod Lightweight Camera Tripod
https://amzn.to/3qm3wq6
Noxgear39g Bluetooth Speaker
https://www.noxgear.com/39g
Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals (Used BCE15 Discount Code for 15% off)
https://peakrefuel.com/
Down Socks
https://www.garagegrowngear.com/produ...
Lite AF Fanny Pack
https://liteaf.com/product/fannypack/
Permethrin
http://www.thetickterminator.com
Injinji Merino Wool Toe Sock Liners
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW7RHEY?...
Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008N4G3TC?...
Wuru Wool Company Light Weight Merino Wool Hoodie
https://wuruwool.com
Trailbrush Toothbrush
https://www.garagegrowngear.com/produ...
DermaSafe Folding Knife
https://www.garagegrowngear.com/produ...
Salty Britches Chaffing Ointment
https://www.garagegrowngear.com/produ...
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