Laurel Falls, TN #APPALACHIANTRAIL #AT2026 #backpacking #hiking

Good morning! Boots Off Hostel is so sweet! #appalachiantrail #AT2026 #backpacking #hiking

Goodnight Tenessee! #backpacking #appalachiantrail #AT2026 #hiking

Shoulder straps with phone pouch, Garmin mini, water holder, high vis neck gator. Hipbelt pockets are oprn to show snacks, water filter, mini-tripod, brar spray and there is also a Kula cloth. I don't normally take bear spray.

Left side pocket holds tripod, tent poles, and backpacking umbrella. The back pocket holds toiletries, first aid kit, tent, an empty collapsible water container and a cap.

Right side pocket holds z-seat and water.

One thing I hate about my kit is how much I have on the outside. But I don't know what else to do. I need to be able to access my phone/camera, tripod, Garmin, water... #backpacking #sectionhiking #sectionhiker #hiking #appalachiantrail #AT2026

My bear canister has been a convenient place to put stickers collected from various parks, preserves and gear companies. It's time to get it dirty. Still not sure how I'm going to carry it, in or on my pack.

Still over a week away, but I'm starting to get organized for the first backpacking trip of the year! Heading to black bear territory and will finally get legit use of my sticker board.🤪 I mean Bear cannister. #backpacking #hiking #appalachiantrail #at2026 #sectionhiking #outdoorgear

A 2025 photo from a grassy plateau along the Virginia Appalachian Trail near Chestnut Knob shelter. This was a March hike.

I'm sad that we decided to postpone next week's section hike. It's a long drive to end up not being able to get in the miles. Weather has not been a friend this winter. Live to hike another day... #appalachiantrail #hiking #backpacking #mountainviews #at2026 #sectionhiker

Hi friends! The views on this AT section hike were amazing! Check it out if you enjoy #hiking or #backpacking Enjoy! #AppalachianTrail #mountainviews #landscapephotography #AT2025 #AT2026 #HIKEMOREWORRYLESS

How to SAVE your TOENAILS hiking downhill. That's the technique embedded in this short section hike video. #appalachiantrail #AT2026 #sectionhiking #backpacking #outdooradventure #seniorhikers

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Hike on, friends!
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