The Best Gear on the Appalachian Trail, According to 7 Thru-Hikers

What backpacking gear do experienced thru-hikers actually recommend? At AT Trail Days, hikers share the shelters, backpacks, and gear they've trusted through hundreds of miles, along with what they'd change if they started over. From Big Agnes, Durston, Gossamer Gear, Hyperlite, and Osprey to hammock setups, quilts, and trail-tested accessories, this video is packed with honest opinions, favorite gear, and practical advice to help you choose the best backpacking setup for your next thru-hike. Tents & Shelters 00:00:36 - Big Agnes Tiger Wall: https://rei.pxf.io/JkY7RE 00:00:36 - Big Agnes Copper Spur 2: https://rei.pxf.io/bkV176 00:01:24 - Gossamer Gear The One: https://alnk.to/bPhLlzV 00:01:30 - Gossamer Gear The Two: https://alnk.to/d3H4dii 00:02:23 - Durston X-Mid 1P: https://durstongear.com/products/x-mi... 00:02:30 - Durston X-Mid 2P: https://durstongear.com/products/x-mi... 00:03:16 - Kammok Hammock System: https://rei.pxf.io/4aBXLn Backpacks 00:05:49 - Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40L: https://alnk.to/dLm68A1 00:06:00 - REI Flash Air 50: https://rei.pxf.io/KBY7PN 00:06:00 - Osprey Atmos AG 65: https://rei.pxf.io/qWGY0Y 00:06:00 - Durston Kakwa 55: https://durstongear.com/products/kakw... 00:06:12 - Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50: https://alnk.to/5Fff14y 00:06:12 - Osprey Exos 48L: https://rei.pxf.io/JkY7oq 00:07:57 - ULA Catalyst: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/3P3BYr Sleep Systems & Accessories 00:11:58 - Zenbivy Sleep System: https://alnk.to/2QB7k2v 00:12:20 - Therm-a-Rest Z Seat (Sit Pad): https://rei.pxf.io/3kMgXM 00:12:33 - Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt (20 Degree): https://alnk.to/3nloguW Clothing, Footwear & Electronics 00:12:52 - Shokz OpenFit 2 Headphones: https://amzn.to/4cf9BxV 00:13:57 - Outdoor Research Rain Jacket: https://rei.pxf.io/0GPKmL 00:14:01 - Frogg Toggs Rain Suit: https://amzn.to/4gCffeM 00:14:25 - Altra Lone Peak Trail Shoes: https://rei.pxf.io/DWM71y ------------------------------------------------------------- Read the full article on The Trek 👉 https://thetrek.co/we-asked-7-at-thru... If you're thru-hiking this or next year and you're interested in blogging or vlogging for The Trek, start here 👉 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @thetrek.co 👉   / thetrek.co   Follow us on Facebook at The Trek 👉   / thetrek.co   Are you thru-hiking in the near future? Consider blogging for The Trek! 👇 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... Get the best from The Trek every week, directly to your inbox: https://linkly.link/2G2v6 Check out our suggested Appalachian Trail & Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists AT: https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... PCT: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trai... ------------------------------------------------------------- #Backpacking #ThruHiking #UltralightBackpacking #TheTrek #HowToThruHike #HowToBackpacking #BackpackingBasics #BackpackingMistakes