Backpacking Prep: Trail, Gear, and Food - how did I do?

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

[@WRIGHTWAY5280]

How heavy was your backpack? Of course one of your sons carried the tent.😊

[@Madmotion]

About 20 lbs

[@abeoham]

Did you do the post-trip follow-up? I want to see what you learned!

[@Madmotion]

I did! This one: ruclips.net/video/txS9QDaGPzg/видео.html AND this one: ruclips.net/video/2exX6SnVD7o/видео.html

[@4eva37]

Clearly not sponsored by Whole Foods. But I would feel completely safe having you as my reliable hiking planner. Just not as my nutritionist.

[@Madmotion]

Great point!!! Healthier camping food is another goal for me!