Full Appalachian Trail Basics Video: https://youtu.be/1CYLOXYzwzc Appalachian Trail 101 Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXiz2lWve6AIQp2dVZEMpQoA-yEohwMFf 00:00 Hey Y'all 00:08 Using The Restroom 05:33 Trail Bidet 09:12 Oral Hygiene 10:29 Bathing 11:35 Deodorant 12:21 Long Hair 14:00 Norovirus (log books and sharing food) 15:38 Foot Hygiene 17:00 Periods 22:02 Nails 22:49 Shaving Appalachian Trail Gear List: http://homemadewanderlust.com/whats-in-my-pack-gear-list/ New AT Gear List With Similar Budget: https://lighterpack.com/r/15jins New AT Gear List With Unlimited Budget: https://lighterpack.com/r/habnbs Budget Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/9fvp69 CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf PCT Gear Lists: Desert - https://lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7 Sierra Nevada - https://lighterpack.com/r/b8a8ic Cascade Range - https://lighterpack.com/r/40d5gd AT Gear List: http://homemadewanderlust.com/whats-in-my-pack-gear-list/ New AT Gear List With Similar Budget: https://lighterpack.com/r/15jins New AT Gear List With Unlimited Budget: https://lighterpack.com/r/habnbs Camino de Santiago Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/4uttxn Homemade Wanderlust Merch: https://homemadewanderlust.com/shop/ * I do NOT accept anything from gear companies. I do not do paid reviews. I do not have any sponsors. All opinions are my own, based on my experiences. I do not plan to ever incorporate sponsorships on this channel in an effort to remain 100% impartial. If I were to accept gear in exchange for a review I would disclose it per FTC regulations. Disclosure: There are Amazon Affiliate links in my gear lists and possibly in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases (doesn't only have to be backpacking gear). Amazon Affiliate Page: www.DixieAZ.com WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & ADVENTURES: *Patreon: http://patreon.com/homemadewanderlust (You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes.) *Gear Wish List: http://a.co/cVZeFo3 (Purchase an item from my gear wish list. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See address below.) *Buy My Book Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): https://homemadewanderlust.com/product/dixie-at-guide/ *ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION: -PayPal: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com -Bitcoin (BTC) Wallet: 1PLcRstR4bamTYKpwd9Nzus75WjfjMY6gG Contact information: Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.com twitter: @homemadeWL Instagram: homemadewanderlust facebook: www.facebook.com/homemadewanderlust PO Box 4192 Opelika, AL 36803 For business/interview inquiries *only*: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLdquvNhT3c

00:00 Hey y'all 00:26 Not Carrying Anti-Diahrreal 01:36 Hiking Mt. Katahdin In The Snow Without Microspikes 02:42 Letting My Water Filter Freeze 04:21 Hiking Above Tree-line In Summer After Noon 06:31 Night Hiking In Grizzly Bear Country Watch Part One Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrCNj8wabBQ Budget Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/9fvp69 CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf PCT Gear Lists: Desert - https://lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7 Sierra Nevada - https://lighterpack.com/r/b8a8ic Cascade Range - https://lighterpack.com/r/40d5gd AT Gear List: http://homemadewanderlust.com/whats-in-my-pack-gear-list/ Camino de Santiago Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/4uttxn Homemade Wanderlust Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/homemadewanderlust * I do NOT accept anything from gear companies. I do not do paid reviews. I do not have any sponsors. All opinions are my own, based on my experiences. I do not plan to ever incorporate sponsorships on this channel in an effort to remain 100% impartial. If I were to accept gear in exchange for a review I would disclose it per FTC regulations. Disclosure: There are Amazon Affiliate links in my gear lists and possibly in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon Affiliate Page: www.DixieAZ.com WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & MY 2020/2021 Adventures (Pinhoti Trail, Florida Trail, Te Araroa in New Zealand and several small trails to test gear): *Patreon: http://patreon.com/homemadewanderlust (You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes.) *Gear Wish List: http://a.co/cVZeFo3 (Purchase an item from my gear wish list. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See address below.) *Buy My Book Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): http://amzn.to/2e7GK0l *ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION: -PayPal: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com -Bitcoin (BTC) Wallet: 1PLcRstR4bamTYKpwd9Nzus75WjfjMY6gG Contact information: Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.com twitter: @homemadeWL Instagram: homemadewanderlust facebook: www.facebook.com PO Box 4192 Opelika, AL 36803 For business/interview inquiries only: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ornTJUGFX5o

Some people wonder if trekking poles are really necessary. I have found them beneficial in many ways. In this video I cover all the things I like about trekking poles and some features you'll want to be aware of when picking some out for yourself. My Trekking Poles - PCT: http://amzn.to/2pt55Vf - AT: https://www.rei.com/product/883876/rei-co-op-traverse-power-lock-cork-womens-trekking-poles-pair Article about study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100602121000.htm Andrew Skurka: https://andrewskurka.com/2017/trekking-pole-straps-baskets-removal/ PCT Gear Lists: Desert - https://lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7 Sierra Nevada - https://lighterpack.com/r/b8a8ic Cascade Range - https://lighterpack.com/r/40d5gd AT Gear List: http://homemadewanderlust.com/whats-in-my-pack-gear-list/ Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): http://amzn.to/2e7GK0l WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & MY 2018 CDT THRU-HIKE: *Shopping on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2e7GK0l (Click the link and use the search bar to do your normal shopping. A portion of your purchase will go to my CDT Fund at no additional cost to you.) *Patreon: http://patreon.com/homemadewanderlust (You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hike.) *CDT Wish List: http://a.co/cVZeFo3 (Purchase an item from my wish list for me to take on my thru-hike. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See email below.) *ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION: -PayPal: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com -Bitcoin (BTC) Wallet: 1PLcRstR4bamTYKpwd9Nzus75WjfjMY6gG Contact information: Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.com twitter: @homemadeWL Instagram: homemadewanderlust facebook: www.facebook.com For business/interview inquiries: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXUz1seCDlc

01:15 Alpine Pasta 03:40 Taco Ramen 06:06 Trail Shepherd’s Pie Backpacking Food Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBZ07Vr6zmg My Favorite Pre-made Backpacking Meals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02LsLgG7GOI Dehydrated Meat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptx6MKzaB-8 Pot Cozy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYW6pcUi8zE CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf PCT Gear Lists: Desert - https://lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7 Sierra Nevada - https://lighterpack.com/r/b8a8ic Cascade Range - https://lighterpack.com/r/40d5gd AT Gear List: http://homemadewanderlust.com/whats-in-my-pack-gear-list/ Camino de Santiago Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/4uttxn Homemade Wanderlust Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/homemadewanderlust * I do NOT accept anything from gear companies. I do not do paid reviews. I do not have any sponsors. All opinions are my own, based on my experiences. I do not plan to ever incorporate sponsorships on this channel in an effort to remain 100% impartial. If I were to accept gear in exchange for a review I would disclose it per FTC regulations. Disclosure: There are Amazon Affiliate links in my gear lists and possibly in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon Affiliate Page: www.DixieAZ.com WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & MY 2020 Adventures (Pinhoti Trail and Te Araroa in New Zealand): *Patreon: http://patreon.com/homemadewanderlust (You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes.) *Gear Wish List: http://a.co/cVZeFo3 (Purchase an item from my gear wish list. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See address below.) *Buy My Book Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): http://amzn.to/2e7GK0l *ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION: -PayPal: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com -Bitcoin (BTC) Wallet: 1PLcRstR4bamTYKpwd9Nzus75WjfjMY6gG Contact information: Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.com twitter: @homemadeWL Instagram: homemadewanderlust facebook: www.facebook.com PO Box 4192 Opelika, AL 36803 For business/interview inquiries only: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il75dzsFax8