#140 | Hiking the Appalachian Trail pt 2: How to Train, Dangerous Wildlife, and More
Backpacker Radio
Zach Davis
4.7 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 14 March 2022
⏱️ 77 minutes
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Summary
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are running back the Appalachian Trail panel. This time, your favorite cinnamon connection are working in tandem to share some more of their top, trail-tested advice for hiking the AT. This includes how to prevent against the biggest threat presented by the Trail, the right resupply strategy (or lack thereof), how to train for the Trail, and much more.
We wrap the show with a triple crown of traits you'd want in a hiking partner and we chat about some of our favorite down jacket options.
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AT Panel with Chaunce & Badger
Time stamps & Questions
00:03:48 - QOTD: How do you feel about mint chocolate chip ice cream?
00:10:40 - BPR Announcements: WE ARE GOING TO TRAIL DAYS!
00:13:10 - Badger Tip #1: Permethrin your clothes!
00:19:34 - Chaunce Tip #1: Give shelters a shot
00:23:47 - Badger Tip #2: Dry out your gear
00:25:21 - Don’t worry about tidying your pack
00:26:52 - Chaunce Tip #2: Train vertically
00:28:34 - Alternatives to stair stepper machines
00:30:38 - Why running isn’t enough training for the AT
00:31:47 - Badger Tip #3: Don’t pre-plan resupplies on the AT
00:40:22 - Chaunce Tip #3: Instead of researching sights, research trail towns and history
00:44:29 - Be sure to have a seasoned hiker give you a shake down
00:49:15 - Panel wrap up
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | In today's episode of Backpacked Radio, presented by The Trek, we are running back the Appalachian Trail Panel. |
| 0:05.4 | That's right, AT Panel 2.0. |
| 0:07.8 | This time, your favorite cinnamon connection are working in tandem to share some more of their top trail tested advice for hiking the AT. |
| 0:15.9 | This includes how to prevent against the biggest threat presented by the trail, the right resupply strategy, or lack thereof, how to train for the trail, and much more. |
| 0:25.6 | We wrap the show with a triple crown of traits you'd want in the hiking partner, and we chat about some of our favorite down jacket options. |
| 0:33.5 | But first, Zach and I are both big fans of Gossamer Gear, manufacturers of lightweight backpacking gear and accessories. |
| 0:42.0 | They're packed carry comfortably, their roomy shelters protect and harsh weather conditions, and the trekking poles are some of the latest on the planet. |
| 0:49.6 | Gossamer Gear is changing the perception of delicate ultra light gear. |
| 0:54.0 | Zach and I are both users of Gossamer Gear's packs and shelters. |
| 0:58.0 | Zach has used the Gorilla, their 40-liter pack, for more than 3,000 miles of backpacking, including his PCT through hike in 2017, Drink. |
| 1:07.0 | He's a big proponent of their Gossamer Gear Light Flex Hiking umbrella, which he used on the PCT and the Trans Catalina Trail, and which he wished he had brought on many of his other hikes. |
| 1:17.0 | I used Gossamer Gear's The One Shelter and have also used the Two Shelter, which for someone who's 5'1 feels like a palace. |
| 1:25.0 | Good news, listeners of Backpacker Radio can score an exclusive deal on Gossamer Gear products. |
| 1:32.0 | Use discount code Little Donkey Girl for 15% off your cart at Gossamer Gear.com. |
| 1:38.0 | Again, that's Little Donkey Girl, all one word, at Gossamer Gear.com. |
| 1:44.0 | Don't sleep on this, as the deal is only valid for a limited time. |
| 1:48.0 | If you've done any amount of research on which Gear is best for long distance backpacking, you are already familiar with our next sponsor. |
| 1:55.0 | Enlightened Equipment specializes in manufacturing ultra light and minimalist gear that performs. |
| 2:01.0 | From quilts and 8-ounce synthetic jackets to ultra light rain gear and windpants, Enlightened Equipment offers a wide range of gear and apparel suited for anything that trail can throw your way. |
| 2:12.0 | Based in the rolling bluffs of Winona, Minnesota, say that 5 times fast, Enlightened Equipment is a tried and true ultra light favorite for triple crowners. |
| 2:20.0 | We can warriors and everyone in between. |
| 2:23.0 | The name and lightened equipment is familiar because it's cited as the most used brand of sleeping bag or quilt from our most recent AT through hiker survey. |
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