Here I am, planning my first overnight backpacking trip in a while! In this video, I'll walk you through every step of my preparation process, from picking the perfect trail section on the Long Trail in Vermont to selecting the right gear and food for the journey.

Tell me what I missed, then come back in a week or so, and I'll do a debrief video or AAR and tell you what I did right and what I did wrong.

Introduction and Purpose 00:00:00:00
Picking the Route 00:00:32:17
Using the Long Trail Guide 00:01:14:06
Planning with Digital and Paper Maps 00:02:02:03
Food Planning and Grocery Store Run 00:02:27:08
Essential Snacks and Meals 00:03:55:11
Water and Hydration 00:05:43:01
Tent and Gear Check 00:06:14:06
Final Thoughts and Preparation Summary 00:07:12:16