that skillet is a great choice. sometimes i grab a 1/2 price steak in town and fry it up later on the trail when im backpacking. keeps the motor running much better than dried food.
I started my 2023 AT Thru Hike 16 Feb 2023 and experienced a wide range of temperatures, so to each their own on gear selection. But, it all comes down to weight and I think the sweet spot so to speak for weight for me was 22lbs and that included water and food. For me that was comfortable, whenever it went heavier I really felt every ounce. Of course I am much older than you; I was 66 when I started and turned 67 by the time I reached Harper’s Ferry and by the time I had submitted I was 65lbs lighter. Best of luck to you.
@@TrippinSober That's funny. I started at 66 weighing 260 and I finished at 67, weighing 200 and looking like I was 80 according to my wife. (stooped shoulders, limping, you name it.) :)
@@chaosncheckt9356Question did your body make a full recovery? I find at the age of 64 my recovery time has increased, I am still hitting it so that’s all that truly matters to me. Take care
It looks like you're really concerned about the cold. I hope you'll be able to send a lot of those cold-weather clothes home before you get too far into your hike. Let us know what your loaded pack weighs.
Dude you overpacked clothes. One jacket and one baselayer. Rain ponchos are clutch. In warm weather, liner shorts if you must but I hate underwaer and I'm a commando hiker for life. Also ditch the crocks lol.
@@TrippinSoberSweet hammock setup. I rocked a hammock on the A.T. and loved it. Have you looked into snake skins for it? So fast and easy setup in a minute.
Thanks @ryanb3908. I have a skin for the tarp and a bigger one for the hammock and quilts. It’s tight with these 10 degree quilts but it works. However, I just got a hammock wind sock in the mail from OneWind. It’s made to go around the hammock while you’re in it. Should cut down on wind chill, trap a little heat and it has a dwr coating in case those winter winds pull my tarp stakes up. It has a mesh square near the head area for ventilation, so it’s definitely not totally water proof. For the first couple months I plan on using it in place of the hammock/quilts skin, then switch up once the weather gets better. I’ll try to make a video about it soon.
@@TrippinSober Right on, you rocking an underquilt then too? I just used a cut down z-rest accordian pad and was fine the entire way. Hammocks are the way to go for sure. Always fun setting up and packing up dry gear while everyone else complains of wet and muddy tents and bad sleep haha. I slept like a rock every single night and always looked forward to climbing into my hammock at the end of the day. Happy trails man. 🍻
In my obligatory humble opinion - I'm surprised you're not at fifty lbs....If you were looking to hike lighter and more comfortable the answer is way way way less stuff. FYI we hike different environments but I do the sierras where you have to be prepared for everything all year(weather and heat wise). its at high altitude where the punishment I think is magnified (I'll take altitude over humidity and bugs any day) You're set up is complicated to me - the hammock, your camera gear, water filtration, could be minimized or reevaluated. I don't think I'd carry a Nalgene bottle if I was out of water in the desert and it had sweat beads on the side from so much ice. Your clothing is super model like over the top over kill...the jackets, shirts and pants. its my belief that if you're going to record your adventure - you gotta give up a lot. perfect water storage - add a Be-Free filter to it and your golden. the umbrella makes the cut every single time rain or shine - it's NOT a luxury item. If you must have fleece it should only be from Farpointe gear (at GGG) they have pants and fleece that weigh less than your ghost whisperer. I replaced my whole jacket system (because I don't carry extra clothes) with two fleeces and a hooded wind shirt with zero weight penalty over my ghost whisperer. With my sun hoodie (sleep clothing should be outlawed) and if necessary my rain jacket I have five non down layers with 5 hoods. that can peel off and pack down much better in 3 pieces vs a puffy. All in I think 10 ozs. and the fleeces are like teddy bear hugs. (generally all in there is no price savings) but its a lighter more functional system that can double as a shirt in the am in lieu of a soaked shirt that didn't dry over night. You won't need the cloths because you have the right sleeping bag ratings. down booties...:/ Love you just the same - you've been there and done that. Best of luck. and hell no to the micro spikes. thats fear packing.
New subscriber! I love seeing these Appalachian Trail videos’ ❤️. Great gear!
that skillet is a great choice. sometimes i grab a 1/2 price steak in town and fry it up later on the trail when im backpacking. keeps the motor running much better than dried food.
The cheap no-name crocks are usually lighter than the name brand kind. 👍
Power to the winter hikers!
May your equipment provide you with safety and comfort. Wishing you safe passage, peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
I appreciate that. I wish you good fortune and peace as well.
Best of luck on your hike…I look forward to following you!!!
Thanks so much!
AM IN THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL ALSO. WHAT I SEE IN THE THIS VIDEO LOOKS GORGEOUS IN LOAD OUT THE BACKPACK
Experience from your previous AT treks, I think you have the base and top layers dialed in perfectly. Looking forward to following your journey.
I started my 2023 AT Thru Hike 16 Feb 2023 and experienced a wide range of temperatures, so to each their own on gear selection. But, it all comes down to weight and I think the sweet spot so to speak for weight for me was 22lbs and that included water and food. For me that was comfortable, whenever it went heavier I really felt every ounce. Of course I am much older than you; I was 66 when I started and turned 67 by the time I reached Harper’s Ferry and by the time I had submitted I was 65lbs lighter. Best of luck to you.
Thanks man. Hope you’ll follow the journey with me.
I am about your age and I too am all about going super light. To be young again. He has already done this before so I am sure he does well.
I’m 34. Sometimes I feel like I’m 24 but others I feel like I’m 54 😂
@@TrippinSober That's funny. I started at 66 weighing 260 and I finished at 67, weighing 200 and looking like I was 80 according to my wife. (stooped shoulders, limping, you name it.) :)
@@chaosncheckt9356Question did your body make a full recovery? I find at the age of 64 my recovery time has increased, I am still hitting it so that’s all that truly matters to me. Take care
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Looks like you're all set! TFS, looking forward to following your hike.
Nice video brother! I am planning to be at Springer in March for a through hike. Maybe ill see you out there.
Yea man! Happy hiking!
It looks like you're really concerned about the cold. I hope you'll be able to send a lot of those cold-weather clothes home before you get too far into your hike. Let us know what your loaded pack weighs.
Best of luck man.
Thanks!
Awesome man!
Great gear choices. Nice video. New follower here. Crow✌️
Sweet stuff man
Thanks!
Dude you overpacked clothes. One jacket and one baselayer. Rain ponchos are clutch. In warm weather, liner shorts if you must but I hate underwaer and I'm a commando hiker for life. Also ditch the crocks lol.
Good luck!!! That chair won’t make it to Virginia
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.38 Special for protection.
lol
Stich those pant up. GA-ME 1994
Estimated weight without food and water of this gear?
Absolutely no clue. I need to find a hanging scale soon. But I can for sure say it’s going to be heavier than I’d like lol
@@TrippinSoberSweet hammock setup. I rocked a hammock on the A.T. and loved it. Have you looked into snake skins for it? So fast and easy setup in a minute.
Thanks @ryanb3908. I have a skin for the tarp and a bigger one for the hammock and quilts. It’s tight with these 10 degree quilts but it works. However, I just got a hammock wind sock in the mail from OneWind. It’s made to go around the hammock while you’re in it. Should cut down on wind chill, trap a little heat and it has a dwr coating in case those winter winds pull my tarp stakes up. It has a mesh square near the head area for ventilation, so it’s definitely not totally water proof. For the first couple months I plan on using it in place of the hammock/quilts skin, then switch up once the weather gets better. I’ll try to make a video about it soon.
@@TrippinSober Right on, you rocking an underquilt then too? I just used a cut down z-rest accordian pad and was fine the entire way. Hammocks are the way to go for sure. Always fun setting up and packing up dry gear while everyone else complains of wet and muddy tents and bad sleep haha. I slept like a rock every single night and always looked forward to climbing into my hammock at the end of the day. Happy trails man. 🍻
.38 Special for protection.
In my obligatory humble opinion - I'm surprised you're not at fifty lbs....If you were looking to hike lighter and more comfortable the answer is way way way less stuff. FYI we hike different environments but I do the sierras where you have to be prepared for everything all year(weather and heat wise). its at high altitude where the punishment I think is magnified (I'll take altitude over humidity and bugs any day)
You're set up is complicated to me - the hammock, your camera gear, water filtration, could be minimized or reevaluated.
I don't think I'd carry a Nalgene bottle if I was out of water in the desert and it had sweat beads on the side from so much ice.
Your clothing is super model like over the top over kill...the jackets, shirts and pants. its my belief that if you're going to record your adventure - you gotta give up a lot. perfect water storage - add a Be-Free filter to it and your golden. the umbrella makes the cut every single time rain or shine - it's NOT a luxury item. If you must have fleece it should only be from Farpointe gear (at GGG)
they have pants and fleece that weigh less than your ghost whisperer. I replaced my whole jacket system (because I don't carry extra clothes) with two fleeces and a hooded wind shirt with zero weight penalty over my ghost whisperer. With my sun hoodie (sleep clothing should be outlawed) and if necessary my rain jacket I have five non down layers with 5 hoods. that can peel off and pack down much better in 3 pieces vs a puffy. All in I think 10 ozs. and the fleeces are like teddy bear hugs. (generally all in there is no price savings) but its a lighter more functional system that can double as a shirt in the am in lieu of a soaked shirt that didn't dry over night. You won't need the cloths because you have the right sleeping bag ratings. down booties...:/
Love you just the same - you've been there and done that. Best of luck.
and hell no to the micro spikes. thats fear packing.