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

White Blaze
8x10 acrylic on canvas

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#jeweledmoonartwork #moonart #artwork #painting #love #appalachiantrail #hikertrash #natureartist #travelingartist #trailart #trail #thruhiking #sectionhiking #dayhiking #farout

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

Back to more AT section hiking videos! We are in Massachusetts, hiking in a layer of freshly fallen snow. What a beautiful experience. Please join us for a calming winter hike! #AppalachianTrail #hiking #backpacking #Massachusetts #SectionHiker #SectionHiking #SeniorHikers

In this video we connect our prior AT section hikes in NY and CT. Enjoy! Best quality if viewed directly from YT. Link to channel in profile. Thanks for watching. #AppalachianTrail #SectionHiking #hiking #backpacking #outdooradventures

This is day 2 of a recent Appalachian Trail section hike in Connecticut. Peak fall colors, Hausatonic River, views! Please enjoy! ☺️
#AppalachianTrail #hiking #seniorhiker #sectionhiking

I'm trying to find time to edit videos in between visits to my parents. This is my favorite clip from our Connecticut #AppalachianTrail section hike last week. I love the buildup to the view. #sectionhiking #caregiving #seniorhiker #hiking

View point on Bear Mountain looking at The Hudson River. We ran into a southbound (SOBO) thru-hiker as we hiked north. We totally confused her when we saw her again the next day because we had leap-frogged south. #AppalachianTrail #hiking #mountainviews #sectionhiking

View of Franconia Ridge from Lonesome Lake. #whitemountains #AppalachianTrail #backpacking #hiking #sectionhiking #AT2025

Here's a little hiking video for you! We ascend Mount Moriah, Mount Height and Carter Dome. Amazing views! #AppalachianTrail #backpacking #hiking #AT2025 #SectionHiking

Happy Friday! Peace! ✌️☮️ Cascading water along the New Hampshire AT. #waterfalls #backpacking #AppalachianTrail #sectionhiking

These old bones are tired and ready for rest. Lonesome Lake Hut was a lunch spot on our way to the Kinsmans (I think that translates to knee killer). In the background is Franconia Ridge. #AppalachianTrail #backpacking #hiking #AT2025 #sectionhiking

In the background are Mounts Washington, Jefferson and Adams. At least that's my guess. I know Washington is the one on the left. I'm in the foreground with a windbreaker raincoat. It was 90°F yesterday. Today's high is 75°F. But I didn't hike yesterday! 🤣

Two years ago I traversed the presies! Today I saw the from Mount Moriah. #mountwashington #presidentialrange #thewhitemountains #appalachiantrail #sectionhiking #at2025 #backpacking #hiking

Picture of lake with 2 dogs in water (day hikers) and one on the bank covered in mud with a plant on its head (thru hikers)

Agree or disagree?
I don't know about the rest of you, but I have definitely come home looking like the bottom dog after a day hike 🤣

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#hiking #thruhiking #sectionhiking #backpacking #hikingmemes #meme #memes

Did it without knowing it was an ethos of outdoor enthusiasts: Hike Your Own Hike, aka HYOH 🏞 For people like myself who live with chronic illness, it is a must. 🫶
#hiking #backpacking #thruhiking #sectionhiking #trailrunning

Some hiking vibes and views just in time for the weekend!!! The Bigelow Mountain peaks in Maine were more challenging than I could have imagined. But the views! 😍😍😍 #hiking #AT2025 #backpacking #AppalachianTrail #SectionHiking #nature #mountainviews #watercrossing

View from West Peak looking back at Avery Peak along Bigelow Mountain. Flagstaff Lake appears large in the distance. The view is above treeline. Low shrubs and pants find a way among the rocky terrain.

Crossing The Bigelows! This will be a fun story to tell. I was feeling my age on this one. #AppalachianTrail #hiking #peakbagging #mountainviews #backpacking #sectionhiking #AT2025

Updated the thumbnail with brighter colors. Trying to catch someone's attention! #hiking #backpacking #AppalachianTrail #AT2025 #sectionhiking

I don't get many hits on my YT posts from @blsky.social . Nevertheless, it is part of who I am ( #backpacking #appalachianTrail #Sectionhiking #hiking). I have improved both videography and story telling over the last two years. So I will share here occasionally.

A brief distraction from the real world for you. Let me know what you think of it!
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#hiking #backpacking #appalachiantrail #sectionhiking #thelongtrail #nativeflowers

The cloud canopy added a mysterious effect to the view. At this point I was sad I hadn't seen any of the Grayson Highlands ponies.
#appalachiantrail #hiking #backpacking #landscapephotography #sectionhiker #sectionhiking

Rain in the forecast!
#hiking #backpacking #appalachiantrail #sectionhiking #AT2025

Sitting at 21.2lbs with food packed but water and battery bank to be added. Expecting wet weather. I'd be happier under 20 but not bad l. #backpacking #appalachiantrail #sectionhiking #AT2025

This time last year. Footage never used in the final cut. I'll be heading out again soon. *Motivation* #appalachiantrail #AT2025 #sectionhiking #backpacking #hiking

A few pics of our camp overlooking Scissors Crossing. Got up at 7 and made it the final 5 miles by 10:00. #pct #sectionhiking #getoutthere

Day 7 of 9 was the most challenging day of our section hike (SOBO). Our packs were full and we had 3500 ft. of elevation gain to our destination, Chestnut Knob Shelter. #appalachiantrail #backpacking #hiking #sectionhiking #AT2025

Purple Haze of the Smokies bottom bear bite encounter and her hubby are the new owners of Weary Feet Hostel in Bland VA. We are runnung the risk of overstaying our welcome as they set up shop. #appalachiantrail #thruhiking #sectionhiking #hiking #wearyfeet

Blow downs, ice downs... They cleaned up from the hurricane and then the ice storm came. #appalachiantrail #virginia #backpacking #hiking #sectionhiking #thruhiking

Cold day! Decided to hike a few extra miles and get a shuttle to a hostel. Brrrr. #hikeVA #backpacking #hiking #appalachiantrail #sectionhiking #thruhiking