This video is a guide to logistics and resupply for a thruhike of the Benton MacKaye Trail. In this video I discuss (1) the pros and cons of hiking northbound vs. southbound, (2) getting to and from the trail, (3) navigation, (4) required permits and camping, (5) resupply, (6) water availability, and (7) food storage. You can also see my Benton MacKaye Trail ThruHike Gear List below.

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The following resources are mentioned in this video:

—My Benton MacKaye Trail ThruHike Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/lzrt4u
—Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3yb0Xuq
—CNOC Vecto 2L Water Pouch: https://amzn.to/3eWJVsa
—Opsack food storage bags: https://amzn.to/3eZsqHM
My current favorite tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexamid...

—My Benton MacKaye Trail ThruHike Planner: Use this to help organize and plan your own trip! https://unfetteredfootsteps.com/trip...

—White Blaze Shuttle Services:   / whiteblazeshuttleservices  

—Standing Bear Farm & Hiker Hostel: https://standingbearfarmhostel.com/

—MARTA Atlanta’s metro transit system: itsmarta.com

—Guthook BMT map app: https://atlasguides.com/bentonmackay...

—Paper maps via BMTA site: https://bmta.org/shop/

—Benton MacKaye Trail Association: https://www.bmta.org. A great resource for trail info, volunteer opportunities, and donations to support the trail.

—Great Smoky Mountain National Park Campsite Info (which will also get you to the permit booking system): https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisi...

—Webb Brothers Texaco in Reliance Tennessee: https://www.webbbros.com/store.html

—Fontana Lodge: https://fontanavillage.com/lodging/

—Episode 1 of my BMT thruhike series where you can see Indian Rock Shelter:    • 290 Mile Benton MacKaye Trail ThruHi...  

Other Resources

—Current gear I'm using, as well as all of my thruhike gear lists: https://www.unfetteredfootsteps.com/g...

—My blog, including my Appalachian Trail thruhike journals: https://www.unfetteredfootsteps.com/b...

—My website: https://www.unfetteredfootsteps.com


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Happy Trails!
Hungry Cat

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