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Congratulations!!! Hope you got all you needed and more out of your hike

Great gear review. And I agree with you completely about how much, and what gear you bring, is wholly the backpackers choice. Thanks again for taking time to share your journey with us.

I loved the Roan so much I moved here! Unforgettable every time I go up and over. 2024 most of the Cloudland Trail has been closed. 2025 I might hike every weekend to make up for the loss. And the smell is Balsam and it is incredible.

You’ve seen more this year than most people see in a lifetime..

Did you find any parts of the trail hard to navigate due to your height? You mentioned you were 5”1. I only ask because I am only 4’10 and was curious as it is hard to tell on videos I watch.

I just found your page from this video as a recommendation. I'm planning on doing the AT next year. I'll start binge watching your content. You can never get enough information. Thank you.

Hello I know it’s months since you were here. It’s U-Nay-Kah Mountains I starting watching you around Vermont and once’s you finished went back and started watching your entire hike. I love 💕 living here and hiking here every week. It truly is gods country to me. 🙏🏻 your vlog is wonderful.

The variety of textures in the kislux pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.

Congratulations on your Summit I have been watching Gadget, Soap, and You from the beginning. You should be proud of your accomplishment and completing the trail as a Tramily. 😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎈

Thank you so much for this Gear Review! I have SO enjoyed watching your AT videos. Are you also thinking of making a video about how you created and edited your daily Vlogs? I would love to hear how you got these videos ready for youtube.

great list!!

Jess will you consider doing a Live After AT Thru Hike conversation to answer subscribers questions. 1. Why did you decide to hike the whole AT? 2. What was your previous outdoor and/or hiking experience? 2. Was there an inner personal reason or life question you were hoping to find the answer to? 3. What did you learn about yourself or in general that you think will help you living back in the world? 5. Do you plan on attending Trail Days in 2025. 6. Would you consider a group chat with some of your Tramily to talk about your adventure. 7. How did you prep for your AT hike; conditioning regiment, pre trail food thoughts & then changes made in trail. 8. Flogging equipment, software, training suggestions for non floggers? 9. How did you arrive on selection of your trail Tramily? Similarities; age, hiking experience, hiking style… daily mileage & speed expectations. 10. Your impressions/thoughts on why people take on Thru Hike the distance of the AT. 11. Negative times on the trail and how you dealt with them and how you saw others deal with it. 12. I witnessed watch various Tramilies on separating for periods and I came away with a simple conclusion you just need time away at times and that is health. How do you deal with that on trail? Well yoh can see I have crazy questions by if I did not respect your thoughts on them I would not be asking you. You really are a Neat Cool and Very Impressive person. ❤😊

Looking forward to hearing about your PCT hike

One of the best gear reviewes I've seen 😊

Hi Jess/Sassafras. First, thank you for sharing your amazing journey of the AT and secondly for giving us such an honest gear review. Wishing you the best in your next adventure . Hopefully you will share that with all of us.

Hey Jess, so good to see you again. Thanks for the gear review and good advice. I was taking a break from getting on line for a little while, but was so glad to watch you do this, stay awesome! 🌿🙏

Great video, you always have great information

Congrats

Thank you for the great information, and I look forward to your next hike, if you decide to film it. I especially appreciated your attitude. For the most part, you seemed to be enjoying what you were doing and it shone through your face. Perhaps you should formalize a plan that you could sell to all the gloomy people and be a millionaire. Or not.

Yes! I heard next through hike! Can't wait for more content.

Thanks for sharing the gear you used on your recent thru hike. I enjoyed watching yours, Soap’s and Gadget’s videos documenting this hike. I am a recently retired elementary school teacher from Northern California. I will be starting my NOBO thru hike next March 1. I plan to blog my hike through RUclips primarily to share with my prior students, my friends, and my family. I will be using my IPhone 15 Pro as my video camera. Did you use a cell phone for your videos, or did you use a different device? Thanks, Dave

Hey Jess! I have been keeping up with your videos since day one! I am curious would you consider doing a video on how you went about planning out your trip and logistics? I haven't seen many people talk about how they actually planned out there thru hike or where the best place is to go for info.

I would love to hear an after trail update vid. Perhaps consider scheduling a live vid for fan Q & A..

Thanks Jess for an honest, down to earth review of your gear. Congratulations on completing your thru-hike - a commendable accomplishment. I love your closing - Don't sweat the gear choices too much. All you need is food, water, and a good pair of legs and you can figure everything else out along the way. All the best in your next adventure.

BASED

Excellent gear review. Thank you for all of this valuable advice.

you rock. great video!

Great gear video Sass! Very informative and your knowledge and experience of different types of gear was clearly evident. I am attempting to get back out on trail, not only because I like it but also to try to build up my aerobic capacity and recover from all I lost while on a walker from the Lyme Disease. Most of my equipment was cutting edge in 2008 and it has improved greatly since then, so it was nice to see what is working for you. That said, my pack with a liter of water, 3 days of food and my warm gear, (TNF puffy and a 0* down bag, gloves and wool hat) and my luxury item, a liter of whiskey, was 32 lb. Without the puffy and gloves, wool hat and my 45* down bag it is 27 lbs. I know that I can go lighter, and I am going to try. 32 lbs is just too heavy with my Lyme destroyed knees. I also NEVER backpack in the summer unless I'm thru hiking, so my warmer gear is needed. Thank you so much for the gear reviews, it was very handy. I have not been able to hike since 2017. I was diagnosed with Lyme in 2017 when I was assessed as to why I could no longer walk. My knees progressively got worse until I was contemplating a wheelchair for the remainder of my life but fortunately, I am improving since working to get better. The Doc says that he has no idea how long I've had it but at least 20 years and it just started to surface in 2017. I can treat it, but I will never get rid of it. It has caused a condition known as Connective Tissue Disorder in my knees, which weren't that good to start with due to 50 years of motorcycle racing, close to 10,000 miles of backpacking, working as a white-water raft guide for 35 years and over 27,000 miles of white-water and wilderness canoeing in which I kneel in the canoe. They are simply worn out even without the Lyme. My main profession was a Paramedic for 45 years which didn't help climbing in and out of ambulances either. I am hoping to do some short hiking trips this winter and some wilderness canoeing this summer. I just can't stay away! Lastly, THANK YOU for making my summer so entertaining! I have been living vicariously through hiker videos each year and it helps and motivates greatly but last summer there was an incredible difference in the level of entertainment with the advent of BadBat. Her videos made me laugh and cry all summer. This year was even better with the quality of your content and your videos. You have no idea how much I miss the trail and how much you have helped me. Thank You again and please take care. Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun! geek

How many hikers did you see hauling a guitar 🎸?

Oh wow. I didn't follow your journey, but I'm a sucker for women's gear reviews. My old REI Flash 45 backpack weighs 2 lbs, 9 oz.

Excellent review. Thanks for the gear list, very helpful!

What a great recap of your equipment/gear. You are such a natural and the camera loves you as much as you love the camera. Loved the photo collage and mini AT bookshelf in the background too. Good job!

Great Job

Jess, well done and very appreciated equipment review. I like your advice on not to over stress what you bring and emphasizing enjoy yourself. If the content of your blog and the look on your face and body motion, you enjoyed the hike. It was great to see you again. I actually missed you and I’ll look forward to some new adventures from you. How much weight did you loose on Trail because you were already a fit person. Are you having any of that postal depression that I’ve heard so many other people speak to and if so, how do you deal with it. Just a respectfully curious if you don’t want to answer or understand, but what kind of work do you do I’m just curious what nature of work draws this person? ❤😊 And Thank you.

Да рюкзак надо хороший,правильно вы говорите👍

Thanks for your thoughts on your kit. I understand your comments on gear/height being 5'3" and a smaller size guy. Loved following your AT adventure! Waiting for your next advebture!

Congrats Jess! So, so proud of you! You are officially a bad ass and can accomplish anything in life. I’m very happy for you!

LOL. For some reason from all the vids and vids from Soap and Mel, everyone just seemed 6’ or taller. You saying you were 5’1” just cracked me the f up. Congratulations on your Gear Video. I mean completion of your thru hike. 😂. Way to Live

Thank u for this video. What was the actual date that you summited.

Thank you for six months of entertainment, enjoyed it all.

Great summary. Truly very nice.!!!!

I spoke too soon, you have another hike coming up,

Thank you, especially for that last bit.

What other adventures are you planning ( hint hint) ❤

This was excellent! And I loved following your AT journey! You mention your next thru hike and next journey. Can you share what you are planning?

Thanks Jess. I've loved watching your adventure. Looking to section hiking it. I would love to see a video about your food choices and meals prep.

Awesome review of your gear!! Great to see you again! What’s next? 😂🥾🥾⛺️🥰🍁🍂

Great post-trail review, Jess. Thank You! (:-)

So glad to see you again. I really enjoyed following your vlog this year. I aspire to do a thru hike one day. Tell me what books you had on the shelf behind you? I recognized " A Walk in the Woods" and "AOL on the Appalachian Trail".

This is one of the best gear review . Thank you