Appalachian Trail 2023: Unpacking the Pack (After the Thru Hike)

Here it is! After spending 184 days on trail with this gear, I have opinions! Today, I’m unpacking my backpack so you can see what did (and did not) make the final cut. Gear is heavy, and pack weight matters, so hopefully this helps you all plan your next pack out! My lighterpack link is still active if you want to really dig in and see what did not make it all the way to Maine. I never updated it (sorry!). As always, feel free to leave questions and comments below!

The breakdown (if you’re looking just for one thing):

00:43 Stuff on the outside
14:34 Stuff on the inside
15:02 The Blueberry
16:17 Bag of all things (@hilltoppacks)
25:30 Food storage
27:58 Bag liners (and their contents)
31:20 Things I sent home (but would pack again)
40:15 What I wore
45:52 The fanny pack


Music:

Arch Tremors / Wait Up Sundown (Instrumental Version) / courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com

Snapshot’s Instagram:
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Lighterpack Link: https://lighterpack.com/r/qnw243