Appalachian Trail Basics: How To Hike The AT For ANY EXPERIENCE LEVEL
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- *TYPO at 18:46. Should say Skip Ahead To 54:27
00:00 Hey Y'all
00:54 Appalachian Trail (AT) History
02:32 GEAR
02:54 Backpacks
15:11 Shelters - TENTS
16:00 Freestanding, Semi-Freestanding, Trekking Pole
18:38 Double Wall, Single Wall
23:13 Hammocks
27:35 Tarps and Bivys
35:07 Seam Sealing and Stakes
38:24 Sleep System - Sleeping Bags and Quilts
40:16 Down and Synthetic Fill
48:29 Sleeping Pads
55:39 Baseweight
58:51 Footwear - Boots vs Trail Runners
01:17:23 Socks
01:23:30 Clothing
01:49:58 Repair Kit
01:52:48 FOOD
02:04:29 Bear Bag
02:07:35 Don't Over-plan Your Meals
02:10:55 Cookware - Stoves
02:18:24 Dishes, Lighters, Bandana
02:26:26 Water
02:27:42 How Much Water To Carry
02:29:19 Treating Water - Filters, Chemical, UV
02:43:54 Electronics
02:55:51 Resupply, Postage, Bounce Boxes
03:00:43 Formats For General Delivery for
Packages to Post Office/Businesses
03:04:12 HYGIENE - Pooping In The Woods
03:09:46 General Hygiene
03:16:43 Periods
03:21:44 Nails and Shaving
03:24:26 Common Injuries - Blisters, Tendonitis, Sprains, Plantar Fasciitis
03:34:26 Ticks
03:39:04 First Aid
03:41:08 Physical Training
03:45:04 Dangers/Safety
03:46:56 Hitchhiking
03:52:18 Firearms
03:55:52 Fording Rivers
04:03:07 Poisonous Plants, Hypo/Hyperthermia
04:07:40 Wildlife - Snakes
04:12:09 Bears
04:23:28 Mice
04:25:20 Personal Locator Beacon and Satellite Messaging
04:28:26 Navigation - Guide Books, FarOut App, and Blazes
04:32:02 Which Direction To Go? NOBO, SOBO, Flip Flop
04:43:30 Hiking Solo vs With A Partner/Group
04:52:58 Etiquette - Shelters, Towns, Trail Magic
05:08:25 Finances - On Trail and Off Trail Expenses
05:18:12 My On Trail Expenses Breakdown
05:19:32 Mental Preparation
05:36:02 Leave No Trace Principles
05:40:10 Permits
05:44:46 FINAL CHECKLIST
Links
The Trek’s Annual AT Survey
thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/...
Ferry In Maine
www.matc.org/kennebec-river-f...
Appalachian Trail Gear Lists
•Original AT Gear List:
homemadewanderlust.com/whats-...
•New AT Gear List (Similar Budget):
lighterpack.com/r/15jins
•New AT Gear List (Unlimited Budget):
lighterpack.com/r/habnbs
AT Gear Lists Video:
• Gear I DON'T Recommend...
Dehydrated Ground Beef Recipe Video:
• How To Dehydrate Groun...
Best Town Stops For Receiving Mail Drops:
thetrek.co/best-towns-send-ma...
Permits/Registration
•Pre-registration for AT
atcamp.org/
•Smoky Mountain NP Permit
smokiespermits.nps.gov/index....
•Baxter SP Hiking Permit Information:
baxterstatepark.org/general-i...
•Baxter SP Parking Permit:
baxterstatepark.org/general-i...
Budget Gear List: lighterpack.com/r/9fvp69
CDT Gear List: lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf
PCT Gear Lists: Desert - lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7
Sierra Nevada - lighterpack.com/r/b8a8ic
Cascade Range - lighterpack.com/r/40d5gd
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I’m not a hiker, or even a backpacker, but I use your long form videos to fall asleep to, as your voice is so soothing
You are the reason I hike now as a 50 year old! Thank you! 300 miles last year as a newbie, going for 400 total this year!
Huge respect for taking the time to make this Dixie, I'm planning my AT thru-hike this year and you couldn't have picked a better time to post this video!
Good luck and happy trails!
Are you planning on hiking this year or in 2023?
I agree I had just been wishing I could just ask Dixie and she put this out ❤
@@HeyOlexa shooting for late March 2023
I start my hike in 20 days April 15th I'm starting out
6 hour video👀
much respect to you for the time, planning, and effort this took to put together. This is a one stop shop for folks to learn authoritative info to get into the sport.
Well done👍🏻
Most comprehensive, well researched, practical backpacking advice I have seen. Thank you.
You are so beloved by hikers everywhere! I am not a hiker but I live on a bicycle so our interests overlap in many ways. I stayed at a trail angel's house in Arizona about a month ago and your name and channel came up several times! Everyone just loves you! Thank you for your videos! I kinda envy hikers because y'all have a sense of community. I'm just out here by myself on a bicycle and very rarely meet people like me; especially females. I've actually only met one female bicycle traveler actually. Here's sending my love and thanks to you, my fellow female traveler♥️
This is awesome!! You truly covered the gamete. I used to carry actual potatoes, bacon, eggs wrapped in newspaper then wrapped in waxed canvas, rice, beans and we grew our greens in bottles that we carried with us. It's so cool that all these trail angels exist now and all these stores help out and all these drop off pick up places exist now. So very very cool.
Dixie, I just needed to say how grateful I am for all of these videos you make! I feel like I'm slowly working my way up to a full AT trip at some point, and there's ZERO chance I'd be willing to even THINK about taking that on with out your advice! Thank you so much.
You're just an amazing resource. I'm 43 and rehabbing injuries while raising two kids and just counting the days until I can get back on trail with them. Thanks for what you do. Great material.
Whenever I have a bad day at work or need to laugh I look at video of your dog 🐕playing in the snow for the first time. It just makes my day ❤️❤️
Out of the 100s of video, books, blogs, and word of mouth advice on hiking the AT this is easily the best and most thorough. Thank you Dixie.
You watched them all? Where do you find the time
Hi Dixie. I just wanted to say thank you for all the content you provide. You have inspired this 46 year old to chase being alive again, something I had stopped doing years ago, was always chasing death as one of my friends put it, making all the bad decisions possible in life. You and a few others on RUclips have helped me see that there is more to life and I will always be thankful for that!
I am an armchair hiker only, and no chance of being anything else. However, I have enjoyed virtually hiking with you on all your thru hikes the past few years. I appreciate so much the enormous amount of effort you obviously put into this video. Haven't watched it yet, but am going to really enjoy it. Wonder if you would consider doing a video for those of us who might lose power or water, etc at home for whatever reason.. It has occurred to me that a lot of what takes place on the trail could be adapted for non hikers to use as a backup emergency plan at home, depending on the season of the year. I personally am especially interested in the most practical and simple way to heat food. I think that would be a fun way for you to share your extensive knowledge with your nonhiker subscribers. Thanks for all you do, and for the adventures you have shared over the past years. You are such a breath of fresh air, and it's always a day brightener to watch one of your vids.
Easily the longest video I’ve ever watched, on RUclips or anywhere else. Nearly six hours long, I watched it in segments. I recently returned from a trip to the blue ridge mountains in Virginia and did day hikes on the A.T. as well as off the Blue Ridge Parkway. I visited Humpback Rock, Crabtree Falls and Natural Bridge and it got me interested in through hiking after remembering watching the movie “Wild” several years ago. I witnessed absolutely stunning views in real life that could never compare to watching a video or seeing pictures of. I can only imagine all the wonderful things you’ve seen on your hike. Not that I ever have plans on doing a through hike, but I find the topic fascinating. Your video sucked me unlike any other video or movie. Well thought out, fantastic presentation of information and well said in an easy to understand format. You covered topics I never even considered and it makes me want to find out more. Some of the best informational material I’ve ever seen on RUclips.
Dixie, you are an amazing ambassador to hiking. Keep on hiking and inspiring.
I am a hunter and hiker. Both labels of what they are comes with pre conceived notions on their wants. But what I see is both groups care more than anyone about public lands. Without is we can't enjoy the want to roam. (Teddy Roseveldt did us well)
Have you thought about doing a video regarding how we got our public lands? How we fund the trails, the habitat, the trail heads? How the Pittman Roberston fund is used and where the funding comes from?
As hikers and hunters we need to fight for public lands, future easements, more access, and best management of the lands we love and want more of.
Very well said! Excellant!
I am planning my thru hike for 2024 so thank you so much for this incredible resource!!
Awesome!!
Best wishes!!
You give so much extra information i never even considered. Long time hiking is no foreign word for me, still i am learning a lot.
Hoping to hop on pct 2023 or 2024 from Europe! Thanks a lot for your content
Great information for anyone who wants to do a thru hike on the AT, I'm new to the hiking scene and want to do the Thru hike on the AT in 2025 so I'm preparing for it now with the Physical aspect and the gear aspect I already have experience Camping and have some good gear, but will need to update a lot of it, Thanks for all the great info and the hard work you have done to help others.
Hi Dixie, when I watched this the first time I was amazed at the amount of effort you put into this incredible abundance of information. I just watched this again thru today and was once again amazed. The commitment that you applied to backpacking is an obviously a passion that is rarely seen. I am so very grateful for the effort you applied to the assembly of this vid, and as well the inspiration that has encouraged so many to enjoy this sport. Good karma with everything that you do!!!
Thank you so so much for putting this video together! I was thinking that there was no way I could sit down to watch a six hour video, and I was sad when it was over. I learned so much valuable information, and I am so thankful for you sharing your insights and experience. Awesome!! 🎉
Hey Dixie simply wanted to say I believe you have one of the very best RUclips channels in the world.....I mean this sincerely....I often share some of your videos to British wild outdoor camping and trekking sites....your channel is wonderful, full of knowledge,sincere advice and genuine hands on kit reviews and advice.....Well done you! Your channel is much loved and respected ....thank you for all the time you put into it ....Alex from U.K
Wow, thank you so much Alex 🥰
@@HomemadeWanderlust You have earned that respect Dixie....as a video producer I know how much work must go into your videos....You have earned it.....your channel is brilliant. Happy Days.
Ha, as someone who is suffering through PT for the second time I cracked up with: ...trust me, they (your feet) will tell you louder..." Yes, my doggies were barking, and later biting. I have learned the hard way to not pay attention and to make the proper adjustments. Thank you for all you do Dixie. I love your work!!!
I hope you heal up soon ♥️
This has been my dream since 2016! I'm really not even sure where I first learned of the AT, but I've dreamed of it ever since. My husband and I have talked about this hike since we met in 2018 and are planning to hike in 2023 after working our booties off to save save save (and pay off some debt). Dixie, you've continued to inspire my heart to get on trail. We're planning small backpacking trips for this year to get us ready for the AT next year! You're an inspiration! :)
Props to y’all for working so hard to make your dream a reality!
I'm hiking in 2023 as well 😄
How did it go
The amount of work that must have gone into this... Amazing!
Thank you from Sweden
🤯 I can't even imagine the painstaking detail that you had to put into making this!! thank you soooo much
Wow Dixie, what an incredible effort you made to put out this video! I watched the whole thing. All of your advice was SUPER helpful, and I loved seeing clips from your own hike throughout! Thank you!!!
Thanks! You inspired me hike the AT and I can’t wait for it!
Update: I did thru-hike Nobo in 2023!
This should be nominated for a Webby Award!
amazing resource to have all of this in one place to check rather than having to go through lots of individual videos. Keep up the great work!
I loved seeing the inserts of Baby Dixie on the AT. I started watching you back then. My, how time flies. I got a kick out of "PawPaw's Army blanket." :)
I normally have a hard time sitting still for a movie. Somehow you managed to keep me at the screen for nearly 6 hours. Great information I appreciate all the great advice. It is still a little under a year before I hit the trail but after watching this I am actually excited. I don't get excited all that easily. Thanks again!
I was anticipating a montage of all of your previous videos, much like your 4 hour "backpacking basics" video montage. I was surprised that it was all recently recorded. You truly are a dedicated woman! Having watched 99% of your videos, I thought I wouldn't see anything new, but I watched the whole thing and I did see 2 new tips that I think I'll use! 1. I never thought of using a wood burning stove, mostly because of the weight. However, when you consider the weight of fuel, it ends up evening out if you use an ultralight stove like the littlbug. I also love the idea of being as low waste as possible. 2. The popsicle stick water measuring method. Genius! You could also use 2 different color straws- one color for 1/4c increments, and one color for 1/3c increments, and use permanent marker to indicate the level.
I´ve been binge watching your videos the last weeks! I am right now preparing for my first ever thru hike :)
I am gonna go the Camino de Santiago, but starting from my hometown in Germany.
Super excited for it :))
This is great. A master class in backpacking essentials. The gold standard.
Dixie is really knowledgeable about hiking. Thanks again. ✌
Thanks for sharing, very inspiring and informative.
Just getting a chance to watch. Amazing! Thanks Dixie! ❤
Did a staggered flipflop of the AT (2019-20) with my dog after being inspired by your videos. Haven't watched this entire video yet but the section on finances is spot-on. Thanks for your work and inspiration.
How was your hike with your dog? We are hoping to thru hike next year with our pup :)
This is what I’m considering, mind sharing how you planned yours? I’m thinking starting from the south in March for 3-4 weeks and then from Maine down in the fall for a week or two. Ect.
I read starting in Virginia in April/Map and heading north to Maine. Then from the same spot heading south for the latter part of the Summer/Fall
Pete...what was your trail name I was sobo July 4 2019 through June 2029...Subway..maybe we met!
Thank you Dixie! Appreciate your helpful info.
You are an amazing person! Thank you so much for posting this!
Appreciate your efforts Dixie..always👍
This is such a great resource! Thank you for creating it.
Always an inspiration. Thanks for the endless information on your videos!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful trip!
Such an awesome video! Extremely competitive. Amazing job! 👍 👍
Thank you for this super detailed awesome video!
I really liked this video ! It is very comprehensive and I think it applies to not just AT thru-hiking but general hiking. Phenomenal run through on gear selection. This is a must watch for anyone getting into hiking. Congrats on all your major hiking accomplishments since your AT hike!
Your hair looks gorgeous! I always look forward to your info! Thanks!
Thank you for this wonderful informative video. Absolutely outstanding.
Dixie, you are terrific, love this video. thank you
Thank you so much for making this video and sharing! 🙏🤍
Thank you Dixie for putting this together for us! Happy trails!
GREAT video! Very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you. I love your videos. You’ve certainly carved out an interesting career.🦋
Thanks so much for making this video! Sooo much fantastic information!!!
Such a thorough and informative video! Thank you for all you’re hard work and sharing these insights
This is such an awesome video. Thank you SO much!!!!
This is an awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together! Huge undertaking! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
absolutely great info, thank you
Love your videos. Always great content and inspiring for sure. Thanks for all your effort and hard work.
Thank you for making and sharing this content with the world 🙏
Dixie, Seven Years since you began your AT hike!
Love your vids Dixie! ♥️
I've only done part of the trail in Virginia. Thank you for the info!
Thank you for this video. Very helpful for me as a first time hiker finalizing my prep.
Wow, thank you so much, this video is absolutely amazing! 🤩👍🏼 Awesome job.
your insight is appreciated, tons of info
Awesome video!!!
Excellent video; so full of great info! I love all your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise! 👍
This is so helpful, thank you so much!!
Awesomely terrific video for the newbie and experienced hiker alike! Happy trails!
You are amazing. This is the best informational video I’ve seen. All in one place.
such a great video, thank you for taking the time to make content 👍👍👍💪💪💪
Very very thorough video. Well thought and articulated.
Thank you so much for all of the great videos! I’m coming over from Australia to start in 2024 and I have learned so much from your experience.!
Many thanks for the considerable effort you put into gifting this comprehensive piece to us.
This video was so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do this for all of us!
This is a great video. I can remember following your thru hike of the AT years ago. I'm so glad you are still helping others with your experience.
This deserves an award!!! So good!
Just finished watching this video in its entirety!! Thank you so much Dixie for taking the time out to make this video and going over all the different aspects on hiking the AT!! You are definitely an inspiration to the hiking community!! Much respect to you for your time and effort. I am hoping to thru hike the AT at some point in the future.
You are so amazing to have taken the time to make this for us! God bless you! And I love your hair.
This is excellent, Dixie. I'm going to watch this again with a notebook handy.
Loving this! Thank you!
I’m not new but I just love watching your videos- even going over stuff that’s second nature is fun to watch when you say it! You’re a national treasure.
Dixie, you out did yourself. Thank you so much!!
Thanks Dixie, good night.
Thank you so much for this. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into this to share your knowledge with everyone.
Thank you for such a thorough video, I usually fast forward thru long videos but you had my attention the whole way thru. Im planning my thru hike once I retire in a couple years. Been hiking the white mountains for years so I can see why most people would prefer NOBO to get trail legs in shape. Again Thanks Heaps.. Salty..
Outstanding video. I’m doing a 10 day section hike this summer and even as a former Army Ranger I learned a lot. A through hike is on my bucket list for after I retire. Thank you for all your videos and the info you share. Great work.
I’m a weekend warrior so I don’t have a horse in this race. I have been on weeklong trips where I packed both hammock and tent (UL options). If one gets wet, you have the other as an option. If the tent gets water logged, the hammock was a nice dry option without being miserable. Just a suggestion.
This is by far the best video I have seen on the AT great job great info thank you
Thanks for this awesome video 😍
Thanks so much for this video. You covered so much and it was an amazingly informative video. I plan on hopefully hitting half of the trail this year. I live in VA so it’s a little sad I haven’t hiked the AT yet but I’m excited to do it!
Fantastic information. One more thing to remember is that the lightest weight gear
is not necessarily the goal; COMFORT is the goal IMO after 30 years backpacking. Adding a pound or two or even more that adds to your personal comfort is perfectly ok. Cold sleeper, get a heavier bag and pad to stay warm. You expect the inside of a tent to not be wet, get a double walled tent. Always hungry, take more food. As she said, bony hips, get very padded hipbelt etc. etc. It is always good to weigh every item and pay attention to ounces but ultimately something really light may not serve you. It is not a contest to have the lightest pack. It is getting out there and enjoying nature.
for me , i am pretty small , so it is really hard to carry much. i look at my boyfriend and he can carry so much more on his back loll
@@melissaverdoni845 I bet your clothes are lighter. Compare pack weight to body weight and see if the proportion is equal. Or have him carry the tent and stove.
@@mhoefler914 YES , my clothes are tiny beside his loll . we have light stove , but yes the tent , his job :)
I just wanted to personally thank you for all your amazing and informative videos! ❤️ you definitely have the it factor! not to mention the knowledge and the bravery to accomplish all these amazing hikes. I am 53 and in not good health and have been inspired so much by your videos that my husband and I now plan on hiking the Appalachian trail in 2025. our assumption is it will take that long to gather all the necessary equipment knowledge but most of all health and endurance My hope is by the time 2025 comes around all my hard work will allow me to attempt this hike. I have wanted to do this since I graduated in 1988 from Brunswick Maine high School and I look forward to going back to Maine to celebrate my completion of this trail. quite honestly it would have to be a miracle for me to be able to be healthy enough to do this but it's a miracle I'm hoping to achieve look forward to watching more of your videos and seeing where you go and what you do next.
Big Thanks Lolly
Just stumbled upon this and I am so happy I did so! You covered so many questions and with the tricks and hints I feel like I could do this!! Thank you so very much for putting this together!
incredibly thorough and detailed. thank you. i watched it live from the start...5 hours in and i had to shut it off to head to bed!
Wow this is so helpful thank you.
Awesome info thanks