Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Gear List
Although some will deviate from the below gear list in one way or another, this Appalachian Trail thru-hiker gear list serves as an excellent template for prospective thru-hikers, with some products we recommend below.
Shelters
Your tent is one of the most important—if not the most important—piece of gear for your long-distance hike. It’s literally your home away from home.
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The Trek Editors
We are the word nerds of The Trek who want nothing more than to infuse some hiking and backpacking joy into your day.
Chunguza Maudhui Zaidi
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Our products are well-loved by the outdoor community, which allows us to be generous with our charity work worldwide.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Similarly, whenever I need water, it takes time and effort to collect water from a stream, and then push it through my Sawyer Squeeze filter into my water bottles.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Sawyer Mini filters remove 99.9% of bacteria—pair with reusable bottles to minimize plastic waste.
Kutoka kwa kikosi
Mazungumzo ya Campfire na jamii yetu, kutoka kwa Wanachama wa Squad na Mabalozi kwa Washirika wa Brand na timu ya Sawyer.
