In March of 2023 I set out on the Approach Trail at Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia. The next day I would tap the plaque on Springer Mountain and begin my Northbound thruhike of the Appalachian Trail.
This breakdown lists everything that made it to Mount Katahdin with me. I share a little bit about each piece and why I liked it or held onto it. Let's dive into my pack!
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Treats' 2023 Appalachian Trail Gear List
Big Three
Backpack: Osprey Eja 58: https://amzn.to/3uhAbmJ
Tent: Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 2 SolutionDyed Tent: https://amzn.to/3QC4vA4
Sleeping Bag: EE Enigma Sleeping Quilt
Big Three Extras
Trash Compactor Bag
Tyvek Ground Sheet: https://amzn.to/47qnWCO
Justin's UL Smartwater Water Bottle Holder: https://creatoriq.cc/4aNuEVE
Joy Walker Waterproof Backpack Rain Cover: https://amzn.to/3FVe20c
Sea to Summit UltraSil Compression Dry Sack
Sleep System
Exped Ultra 3R Duo Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/46ZQ001
Elan Quest Stuffable Camping Pillow/Stuff Sack: https://amzn.to/3MGfO9f
Worn Clothing
Garmin Fenix 5 GPS Watch
HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat Mid 2 GTX Hiking Boots Women's
Road ID
Injinji Women's Ultra Run MiniCrew: https://amzn.to/3u4U2FI'>https://amzn.to/3u4U2FI
Jolly Gear Triple Crown Button Down Sun Hoodie
Branwyn Essential Busty Bra: http://rwrd.io/th2p7jq?c
Women's Barely Baggies™ Shorts 2½"
ExOfficio Women's GiveNGo® 2.0 Bikini: https://amzn.to/40z2SYu'>https://amzn.to/40z2SYu
GetSprints Flying Pig Hat: https://amzn.to/3SCCNWt
Glasses: Pair Eyewear: http://rwrd.io/mn0dszf?c
Packed Clothing
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket Women's
Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie: https://amzn.to/3u8KREu
Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie V2
Women's Ghost Whisperer/2™ Hoody: https://amzn.to/3N20rsb
Smartwool Socks: https://amzn.to/3MEwSfV
ExOfficio Women's GiveNGo® 2.0 Bikini: https://amzn.to/40z2SYu'>https://amzn.to/40z2SYu
LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (Pair)
Outdoor Research Flurry Sensor Gloves Women's: https://amzn.to/3uaPMol
Injinji Women's Ultra Run MiniCrew: https://amzn.to/3u4U2FI'>https://amzn.to/3u4U2FI
Hoka Ora Recovery Slide: https://amzn.to/49A51rg
AXESQUIN Rain Pants Women: https://amzn.to/49uxRZX
Kitchen/Water
Vecto 2L Water Container by Cnoc Outdoors: https://amzn.to/3QrEcwk
Alpha Light Long Spoon: https://amzn.to/3QTCvJH
Bic Lighter: https://amzn.to/479WV6R
Sawyer Squeeze: https://amzn.to/47qV25B
Sawyer WaterBottle Coupling Tool: https://amzn.to/47vljQm
1L Smart WaterBottles
OPSAK: https://amzn.to/49vWBkm
Ursack Major XL Bear Sack 15 Liters: https://amzn.to/40B2bhf
Luxury Items/Watercolor Stuff
ArtToolKit The Explore Palette w/ paint
Moleskine Art Watercolor Album, Hard Cover, Pocket (3.5" x 5.5"): https://amzn.to/3QCTM8N
Water Brush / Pencil / Pigma Micron: https://amzn.to/3QCbc58 / https://amzn.to/3SG8gqT
AT Passport Book
ThermaRest ZSeat Pad: https://amzn.to/3MGoblk
Electronics
Petzl Actik Core Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3sx5NEI
Garmin inReach Mini 2: https://amzn.to/47rfaEt
Anker PowerBank + Wall Charger: https://amzn.to/3QBEHUD
Chords: IPhone/inReach/Watch/HeadlampHeadphonesiPhone 13
First Aid | Hygiene
Adhesives : KT Tape / Leukotape: https://amzn.to/3FRWeTQ / https://amzn.to/3MJpi3B
Bug Net
Bug Spray
CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick: https://amzn.to/3FUIPdz
Extras : Mini Sewing Kit / Hair Ties / Nail Clippers / Tick Key / Sawyer O Ring / Safety Pins
Pepper Spray: https://amzn.to/49wcRlo
Ear Plugs
Micro Hairbrush
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
SunBum LipBalm: https://amzn.to/49yOsvO
Pills/Meds/Supplements : Ibprofen/Zyrtec/Probiotic/Multivitamin/BC
Emergency : Hand Warmers / Backup Water Filtration / Emergency Blanket
Extras
Chums Wallet: https://amzn.to/49pijXg
Granite Gear Ditty Bags: https://amzn.to/49wdfjQ
Toilet Kit
TP/Wipes
Kula Cloth
Hand Sanitizer
Deuce #2 Trowel: https://amzn.to/3QHWYA2
Saalt Menstrual Cup: http://rwrd.io/5fl8hv5?c
Interested in my LighterPack gear lists?
Final Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/7ttob6
Original AT Start Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/kqencl
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