Post Trail Gear List & Review | Appalachian Trail Thru Hike 2023 NOBO 

I'm always surprised when hammockers use a pad in their hammock. I began hammock camping in 2004, and tried it but ended up with a sweaty back every time. I eventually settled on a system that uses a sleeping bag with a foot vent and a drawstring around the neck. I just run the hammock through the sleeping bag. To prevent cold spots underneath, I simply lay on the diagonal until the bottom of the bag tightens against the bottom of the hammock. I wear a hooded garment to bed to keep my head warm, or just a light balaclava or watch cap. I cut a small piece of foam out of a closed cell sleeping pad to keep the bottom of my head warm.I use a Hummingbird Hammock with whoopie slings, a discontinued Golite Feather-lite 40 degree bag, down pants and booties in colder weather, a separate bug net whn I need it, a Hammock Gear DCF Winter Palace Tarp with doors, and a small DCF groundsheet. Tinker, thruhike attempt, 2023, halfway. Tore my meniscus and had to stop hiking.

Really enjoyed watching your vlog. I am curious why you chose to carry the bear canister vs dry bag and hang. My understanding has been the AT doesn’t really need a canister. Thanks.

Sounds like you put a lot of thought into what to take. Thanks for sharing.

Guilty, I skipped some parts. Did you feature your neck knife among your gear list? I didn't seem to see it anymore at the end of the trail. Found it! At 12:25!

Cool......again congratulations on a great hike with your tramily

Bleach the best I've been out here 14 years don't criticiszm me been out here a long time and I like you your cool

Thanks for the informative video, Aly! Just curious- given the option, why would you use a regular charger instead of always using the quick charger?

My daughters and I were were regular trekkers on many established trails, but sick of picking up other peoples garbage. So with me being a search and rescue tech, we went places nobody went. Always finding places with unfished lakes and sandy beaches on which set up camp. Thankfully these places exist in Canada. I'm 70 now but my daughters are still doing the same thing with there children and both were search and rescue volunteer techs.

Hey TC, enjoyed following you on the trail this year. I too carry a bear can ( the same one actually) and I’m having trouble carrying it comfortably. The only way I’ve found is to strap it on the top of the pack. It’s a zpack 55L arch. Howwhere did you pack yours? Thanks!

Hi, what was your base weight and total weight? Enjoy your videos.

Googles explanation for gendered trekking poles: “Women's specific trekking poles are designed to work for shorter people and/or folks with smaller hands. Men's poles are designed for taller people or those with bigger hands. You may have larger hands and want the features of a "men's" trekking pole”

Glad to have found your channel! Looking forward to watching your weekly updates from your hike when I'm working.

Did you ever end up staying in shelters or cowboy camping and if so, was the pad ok for that?

Well I'm so glad you took a much-needed rest because you achieved a great accomplishment. Thank you for the videos of your adventure 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great gear run down. I’m a writer so I must point out that your repeated use of “concise” is incorrect. “Brief but comprehensive” is not a good descriptor for your pack, your stove’s packability, etc. “Compact” may be the word you’re trying for.

For women's trekking poles, usually the grips are a smaller circumference/diameter for smaller hands.

Well done. In 2018 and then again in 2013 i hiked to Daleville Va. I started the last week in January and im a hammock camper too. Im going back to Daleville this July to continue. In your opinion do i need or want an underquilt? Im going in July because the wife said i could 😅😂😅

Loved the live qa, but I'm so excited for this video.. hammockers need to hang together

The lid flying off the pot at 32:40 is such a mood ... I feel like I spend more time picking that lid off the ground than doing anything else with it

Great to see you! It is always interesting to see the gear that worked well and the gear that didn’t. And isn’t it (still) amazing that every thing you needed for months on end … you carried in and/or on Bertha!

I believe women-specific poles just have shorter segments. So they don’t extend as long as men’s.

Went looking for a list in your description of your items. Could you please list the main items and where to purchase.

How much did your pack weigh? Before food but fully stuffed?

Are you tempted to do the PCT 2024? Thanks for sharing.

Did you ultimately get rid of your snakeskin for your tent and tarp?

I was wondering how you liked the Appalachian Gear Company items you had, and what was the reasoning behind what gear you had sent back home early on trail/after the weather warmed up.

Thank you. Very helpful. Be well. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!

Great list. Watched all videos of your AT adventure. You did good!!! Mike from Roanoke VA

Great end of AT gear vlog. Doesn’t your back get bent like a banana utilizing a hammock? The foam mat versus an air mattress?? Is a hammock system lighter of heavier than a tent? Hope to see more after AT vlogs of yours posted. 😊 thank you.

I enjoyed watching your video, TC! NORTH⭐️STAR

Hey now back! Thanks for sharing your 2023 AT thru hike gear review. I was mostly interested how the hammock system worked.

do not litter + pick up litter dont ignore it

Woopie slings are your tree strap attachments congratulation on your hike good job on the tarp also

Am I the only one who thinks trail names are totally conformist and infantile? Like kids building a fort giving themselves special names to enter.

Hammock for the win!! I remember watching ur pre trail gear vid and glad to see u enjoyed the trail and got it done!Congrats. Great gear videos.

Smaller hand grips on the women’s trekking poles

Hey TC! I followed your trek and thoroughly enjoyed your vlogs. I came back to this video looking for guidance on the rain pants. When you got rid of them was it because the weather was heating up? Did your floss and duct tape fix last all those miles? I'm trying to lighten my pack and have a pair of those but have been carrying a heavier option because of the frog toggs reputation however, i also carry duct tape, needle and thread and wouldn't mind having to use them if the fix works and saves me some weight! Thanks! And Happy New Year!

Loved watching your hike and from one hammock hanger to another, congrats!!

I just stole "hey howdy". Keepin' it.

How you used the gift card for the bear can should be a whole seperete insteuctional video... Please?!?

Thank you for the review.

Love your videos! Thanks

I just recently became aware of Lghtheart gear. They were at Palmetto State Hangers Fall Sprawl camp out that I was at last weekend In S.C.. I had a hard time keeping my wallet in my pocket after looking at all their gear.

Great video Thanks

Awesome thank you

Thanks

Hi TC, I recently found your videos and am currently on week 12. I have really enjoyed them and they bring back lots of memories from my GA to VA hike in 2014. I am planning to attempt the whole trail in 2025.just wanted to ask, who sings the song at the end of your video? The lyrics, I dreamnt of you last night. I can't find it in my searches. Thanks in advance and thanks for such a chill and simply real style of video! Dale in VA

See you out there I live out here it's all fun

🏕️ I ABSOLUTELY ENJOYED THIS VIDEO I HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS I AM GOING TO WATCH THE OUR WHOLE A.T. 2023 ADVENTURE

As a fellow hammock camper, I was most interested in how that pad worked for you. To be honest, I thought you would regret it and end up getting an underquilt. I'm glad it worked for you! I've tried foam pads in my hammock and they kept me warm enough, but they would never stay put which is why I switched to an underquilt. I love the versitility to use in a shelter, but for me I can't sleep on the ground any more. My back just won't take it. But it is great that it worked for you. BTW, I believe that style of hammock suspension is called a "Whoopie Sling". I've not used them but I've heard really good things about them.

I would love to hear how you got your trail name!! 🤍🤍 great vid