You are such a blessing. I was really hoping you would do this video in a timely manner, which you did. I've learned so much from your videos. You've never shied away from your mistakes and you seem to be a genuinely decent and caring person. You make Tennessee proud!
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that means so much!
@markrebeor1000
3 жыл бұрын
When I look at the gear you chose I am amazed at the thought that went in to each piece. Nothing was allowed that would distract from your success, everything had purpose. One of the meanings of the noun purpose - A person’s sense of resolve or determination. Braids, you had an incredible sense of purpose on this hike. Just like Jerry said, “ Your pretty damn amazing”.
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
I did feel very called to do this hike. Thank you for the compliment. :)
@moviejunkie189
3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t caught up fully on your adventure but I absolutely will continue watching. I just want to let you know that I’m really impressed with how much of this you hiked alone. Going into the AT, many people expect that social experience of the trail and all I’m saying is it must have been hard to have done so much on your own. But you persisted! And it’s just great to see such strong people like you grow during their journey on KZitem. I hope you continue hiking. Keep in mind all of the trails you could thru hike in the country that aren’t the triple crown. Thanks for the joy you brought me and my family throughout 2020.
@o_summer
3 жыл бұрын
Love this video. ****taking detailed notes****
@walterpaton8698
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. From Denise, Lilly, our dog and me for being part of this wonderful journey.
@leedanielson7452
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see ya kiddo! I still miss your daily hike vids!😌 It’s amazing how much stuff you need on a through hike and how much stuff you can actually put in that backpack! Awesome as always! 🥰👍🏔🐻⛺️🦌❄️
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
It's crazy to think how much a pack can hold. :D
@seannordeen5019
3 жыл бұрын
Naglene bottle. It's amazing how full circle things go. Those use to be really popular, as they replaced narrow mouth containers which were hard to add drink mixes, powders and oatmeal to without spill half around the opening. But they are heavy compared to disposable bottles and were later abandoned in favor of the quart size Gatoraid bottles. The Gatoraid bottles have a wide top (though not as wide as Nalgenes) which made them great for drink mixes and powders. Then the sawyer squeeze filter came out and then everyone started using smart water bottles which mate directly to them. Though they are narrow mouth and once again hard to add mixes, etc. Now I'm seeing a Nalgene again. :-) I personally never understood why people swapped ALL their bottles for smartwater types and didn't hold on to at least 1 Gatoraid bottle which are better multi-purpose. You can still filter into the Smartwater bottle and then pour it into the Gatoraid one.
@historicaustralia
3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting months and months for you to finish your epic hike cross your amazing country. Now I am going to start at the beginning and watch it right through! Congrats it must have been an awesome experience.
@gail-thetinklebelle604
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! We've never seen gear at the END! What a great idea...
@davidboudreaux859
3 жыл бұрын
I hiked the AT in 2017 from South to North. It was a nice workout vacation, thank you for sharing these gear ideas with me.
@sadevito
2 жыл бұрын
Well done congratulations! Great gear review super good info!
@YasminaMartin
3 жыл бұрын
i love that you did this after your hike rather than before. thank you !
@aurtisanminer2827
2 жыл бұрын
I like that straw idea!
@carriesparks8105
3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Braids. Shuttled our first 2 hikers of 2021 back to the Mount Rogers visitor center yesterday morning. Mountain Cat and Cobra.
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
Yay! It's starting up already. It's gonna be a busy year!
@angiep7836
3 жыл бұрын
LOVE your cozy holiday set up.
@dan393
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative. Happy hiking and god bless
@anthonysmith7280
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the information and knowledge. We hikers all appreciate it and will benefit from your experiences. Thanks again and keep on hammering !!!
@kaleblazer4764
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make this thorough video. I do like to see what people start with and then the essentials they end with. Helps me get a better idea what to start with. I have the BRS stone too glad to know yours lasted the whole time.
@timhaven1012
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video, I have followed many of your miles and knew that you had got back on the trail after COVID. When I got back to checking on you, I noticed you were about to "finish" your through hike, but not at Katahdin....I knew you must have changed your game plan, but now I know all the useful details. Thanks for a Great Journey through your Adventure!
@mwb0067
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the final gear list! Enjoyed watching your video journey. Thanks!
@donnaburns2944
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the gear review. I loved following you on your journey!! Been missing your videos. Happy trails!
@graydogtreks
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. You were real with us, and That is a great benefit for us future through Hikers.
@brendastevens5714
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Braids, always good to see you. so proud of you for your determinedness to complete the trail. Great gear video that will undoubtedly benefit future AT thru hikers....and it is interesting what your home on the trail consisted of.
@staceycramer1673
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing all your great gear.
@lark518Photo
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative, Thank you
@williamking2249
3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year to you and family. All good here in NH
@frankievandergriff2423
3 жыл бұрын
Sure was a lot of stuff, Stuffed in that backpack and u remember almost all the brands and everything u r awesome 👏 love you
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
Love you mom
@truth4justice290
3 жыл бұрын
I thank you for this breakdown. Exactly what i needed.
@thatsamazinggrace9512
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this braids! this really helps! I'm having such a hard time deciding on clothes to bring!
@tattletalesister7306
3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video so so informative. I’m heading out for my thru-hike on the 14th and this really helped me with packing etc. Lots of great advice. Thank you!
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I'm so glad. Good luck to you on you hike! It's soooo close! :)
@tattletalesister7306
3 жыл бұрын
@@HikingwithBraids Thank you and yes!
@tattletalesister7306
3 жыл бұрын
@@HikingwithBraids Thank you and yes!
@Onnitfan1
3 жыл бұрын
I learned a few things from this video. Thank you!
@bettyjorodgers8552
3 жыл бұрын
Great information. Glad to see another video. Blessings
@twostep1953
3 жыл бұрын
Wash your Tyvek! THAT is something I would never think to do.
@AllenSchubert
3 жыл бұрын
BTW...Just wanted to say I think it was so cool to finish before Christmas! And that must be a wild contrast! In the woods almost daily for months and then - boom - you are back home and everything is festive and light! ... Also, I like that you mentioned, what gear to hikers use at the end of a thru-hike! Like, Thru-Hike Tested should be stamped somewhere around here! It's good to here you talk about your particular experience with the gear and your thoughts on it now!
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
thru hike tested. I like that!
@NancyandMako
3 жыл бұрын
I just love you Braids!!! Thanks so much for this video it will help me so much as I prepare for my hike!!! Hope to meet you sometime!!! Take good care!!
@GoingYooper
3 жыл бұрын
You did it! To cool!
@stephaniemariephotography5179
3 жыл бұрын
Been missing your videos! Great video!
@tigerpaw44
3 жыл бұрын
I really like this video not many hikers show you what they had in their pack at the end of their hike. 👍👍
@raymaroney8355
3 жыл бұрын
Great video felt like you were opening Christmas presents LOL
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah it kinda was
@ryansnead7
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@Cgh432
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great gear review!
@usmchky1
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of good info. Appreciate it. Gapple
@donovan2913
3 жыл бұрын
all that gear looks brand new
@annajo1963
3 жыл бұрын
Great video review! Love your necklace!
@28105wsking
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! THanks! You did it! Yay! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please get a better mask! PCT and CDT! Here you come!
@crewzillakelly3655
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Braids!
@butchbinion1560
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your journey. What’s next keep us informed
@garygarelick6926
3 жыл бұрын
Great video - thank you!
@willbarton4508
3 жыл бұрын
Don't know if your shoes are guaranteed but most hiking shoes and equipment have amazing guarantees. My Liki trekking poles lower sections have bent and the company replaced them free. Many backpacks and tents also have guarantees. So, Check out the company that made your shoes. They might replace them. Thanks for the run down of your equipment. God bless.
@sandrab5166
3 жыл бұрын
Great info! Do you what your base weight was at the end?
@sabinesteffen5052
3 жыл бұрын
I'm very curious about that too 👍
@gracefulonthetrail2244
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! If you didn’t use the tripod to film while you were hiking, did you use anything to hold your phone/camera? Or did you just hold it with your hand?
@williamchee2935
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Keep in touch... I wonder if you will have post thru hike depression? What are your plans next?
@cheri7828
3 жыл бұрын
Did you feel the Montbell Versalite worked well in the rain? Do you recommend sizing up?
@kailapiazza
3 жыл бұрын
Question , I have never seen any females bring up face lotion or acne and like taking care of that so it doesn’t fester or become a issue?
@meredithmonroe9723
3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t done the AT yet, but when I do, I will definitely be bringing my skin care. Six months is too long to ignore your skin IMO. I use Drunk Elephant and their “Littles” set is perfect for backpacking. I use the bar soap for my face and you can either cut the regular bar or get their travel size. The entire line only adds a few ounces and is well worth it.
@youarenotalmostthere
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@lynnpavlik7253
3 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. I do have a question about your handmade hat you wore several times. It’s purple and multi colored. You mentioned where you got it at it in one of your videos but I can’t find the mention again. Do you mind telling me where you got it at. My daughter and I just love it and wanted to get one. Thanks in advance and congratulations again on your finish!!!!
@lynnpavlik7253
3 жыл бұрын
I found the video and found Jasper who makes the hats. Got mine ordered!!!
@scottwalker9095
3 жыл бұрын
hi there. first off congratulations on your thru hike success ! I hope to be hiking SOBO 2022 starting in June. Curious about one thing. You mentioned drinking carnation in the mornings. did you mix that with water or powdered milk ?
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck to you on your hike! I used water and mixed it with protein powder and coffee
@a.team_adventures
3 жыл бұрын
Watched this whole video and realized I already follow u on insta! Groguuu
@Cgh432
3 жыл бұрын
Good job 👌👍
@JohnFisk-OHS-78
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks so much.. this is hugely helpful. Definitely better to see what gear survived the winnowing process through 2,000+ miles on the trail. Cheers!
@tdeen752
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Question. If you had to start in February again, do you think the xtherm would be good? Thanks for taking the time to do this! -Dandelion
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely. It is a 5.7 R value and only 17 ounces.
@tdeen752
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I did a LASH with a big agnes AXL, and while it was super comfy, it just absorbed the ground cold. I picked up an xtherm this summer, havent had the chance to try it in the cold yet. did you use anything under your pad?
@anitahalvorson6586
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for all this info. i copied a lot of your gear. are you going back to work or did they save your job?
@kangheesmith8611
3 жыл бұрын
Did I miss rain jacket?
@melonydodson8725
3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to change my pack for something lighter weight...doesn't need to be super-light as I'm usually just a weekend warrior, not a thru-hiker, but lighter is always better! I usually carry around 25 lbs but can get up to 30 on longer trips. I think I've actually narrowed it down to two packs you've carried! 6 Moon Designs Fusion (and it's on sale right now!) and the ULA Circuit. Thinking about GG Mariposa too, but I've heard that one doesn't breathe well. Between the Fusion and Circuit, which one would you recommend. Fusion is about a 1lb heavier, but it's less $$ and looks like it might breathe better? Thanks for your help! I haven't changed my pack in 7 years...such a big decision!
@truth4justice290
3 жыл бұрын
You mentioned the protein bars and the shake in the morning. I don’t see that you carried any other food. Did you cook food or eat in towns? Please help me understand your actual calorie intake and how you carried that or is there another video on this subject? Any advice. I’m new to the AT plan and hope to start in 2021 or 2022.
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
I typically carried 3 - 4 days of food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks). There's a video on my channel showing my first 4 days of food on the AT and many of my videos include the food I ate along the trail. I'll probably do another video on this soon.
@midlifetravelers6151
3 жыл бұрын
You mentioned wearing sunglasses, and I was wondering, how did that affect your ability to spot snakes on the trail? was it easier? Or harder?
@misscandy84
3 жыл бұрын
U gonna do cdt or pct next ?
@sharpgirlsSerious
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@thomasconrad5183
3 жыл бұрын
2 random thoughts after watching this video. 1 you are really done this hike as by the way you tossed the gear aside after explaining it, Congratulations again! 2nd, and maybe speaking for others, not seeing you everyday or after a few days of you not popping up on my feed would get worried about you. This even happened towards the end and I got something from Smoky Mountain Hiking(?) and they announced you had completed it. I knew you were home with Jerry yet when no video was available all I could think of was is she OK. Thank you for your videos, take care, enjoy your family and rest in the knowledge you did 1 of the toughest hikes in possibly the worst year.
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for thinking of me! :)
@littlethislittlethat456
3 жыл бұрын
When you flew, did you fly with the Anker power bank in your carry on OR inside your checked backpack? I'm hearing the airlines won't allow certain battery banks. John from MI
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
You will need to put it in your carry on. It will be fine there.
@littlethislittlethat456
3 жыл бұрын
@@HikingwithBraids Thank you for replying. John
@attitudeisgratitude2944
3 жыл бұрын
good video
@misscandy84
3 жыл бұрын
Ur bag looks extremely heavy how much dis it weight with all ir gear in it
@TooTall_hikes
3 жыл бұрын
If you could, would you do it again?
@HikingwithBraids
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure but I think about the trail a lot.
@misscandy84
3 жыл бұрын
I hear gators I think snake gear
@anthonysmith7280
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the information and knowledge. We hikers all appreciate it and will benefit from your experiences. Thanks again and keep on hammering !!!
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