First Backpacking Trip - What I Brought / Regret / Want for Next Time (3 days on the TCT)

At the start of December I did my first solo backpacking trip across the Trans-Catalina Trail! Here's a video about what I brought, what I regretted bringing, and what is on my wish list for next time.
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My name is Ashley Diedenhofen, I am 26 years old from California (specifically northern San Diego) and I make videos about environmental science, sustainability, and adventures. I LOVE to travel and learn about the world around me. In addition to travel I also love science 👩🏼‍🔬, snorkeling (and the ocean in general)🐠, hiking, cooking & baking 🍳, reading 📖, chocolate 🍪, and learning about stuff and making videos on it!

[@Mandarin110631]

thank you for this- going in late october for the first time and cant wait!

[@Erikah-Smalls]

This was very helpful coming from someone who isn’t an avid hiker. You made it enjoyable to watch as it did not feel rehearsed. Thank you for showing up as you are and hope that doesn’t change. I watched your video of your solo hiking trip which inspired me not be afraid and go solo.
Well done!

[@BrianCapezzone]

Great couple of videos on the TCT! Thank you for doing these. I've been wanting to plan a trip there as well. Thanks!

[@lisalandry9346]

My son and I are doing this trail in about four weeks, and we’re really excited to get started. Thank you for all of the tips. I had not really thought about bringing a small camp towel, but we will be staying on the beach a couple of times, so I think that’s a great idea and worth the weight. And I wasn’t really sure where to buy the fuel on Avalon, so thanks for the tip of buying it directly from the Conservancy.
Looking forward to following your adventures!

[@sciencebyashley]

Im so excited that you’re going!! You’re gonna love it 😍 Let me know if you have any questions!

[@ved957]

Very well explained 😊

[@ervinslens]

Nicely elaborated my friend

[@scasey1960]

Of course women make “friends” on the trail. 🎉