Thank y'all so much for subscribing! Congratulations to Jasmin McMillan! CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf Camera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0 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/ 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 2019 Adventures (Fill-In of Fire Closures on the PCT & Hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain): *Patreon: http://patreon.com/homemadewanderlust (You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hike.) *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=L5JXiML8-fo

Here's Part 1 of Dixie's Q&A and a contest for hitting 1,000 subscribers! Contact information: Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.com twitter: @homemadeWL Instagram: homemadewanderlust Tweet the editor: @whitneynbell Check out Rigga's blog: www.smilesformiles2015.wordpress.com For business/interview inquiries: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com This is Jessica's (aka "Dixie's") journey to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Follow her as she makes this trip. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sny7eFRPqfo

00:00 Hey y'all 00:48 Tent (Naturehike Vik 1) 00:53 Features 02:01 How The Tent Performed 02:05 Setup 02:46 Condensation 05:19 Superior Alternative Budget Tent 06:02 Backpack (3F UL Water Resistant Pack - Nylon, 56L) 06:10 Comfort 09:34 Water Resistance 10:00 Critique on Gear Loops 10:52 The Things I Like About The Pack 11:45 Sleeping Bag (Aegix Max Goose Down, wasn't cold enough to test properly) 13:15 Sleeping Pad (Sleepingo Inflatable) 14:16 Comparison With NeoAir xLite 14:48 Food Kit 15:29 Pot (Stanco Grease Pot) 15:59 Stove (BRS) 16:13 Food Bag (Coghlin’s Dry Bag) 16:47 Spoon (Tokes Long Handle) 17:58 Water Treatment (Sawyer Mini) 19:25 Rain Gear (Frogg Togg Ultralite 2) 21:04 Headlamp (Nitecore NU 20) 23:24 Footwear Tips 24:11 (Adidas Rockadia) 26:15 Clothing Tips 26:40 PJs (cotton clothes I already had) 27:12 Thrift Store Hiking Clothes 27:51 Walmart Socks 29:20 Optional Items 29:42 Trekking Poles (Cascade Mountain Tech Aluminum w/ cork) 31:21 Power Bank (Anker) 32:14 Price and Weight 33:07 Overall Summary **BUDGET GEAR LIST HERE: 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. Special thanks to my Patreon family for helping me stay #NotSponsored 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 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1lzPuyX7bM

00:00 Hey Y'all 00:38 How To Measure 100ft On Trail 01:55 Do Long-Distance Hikers Look Down On Day Hikers? 02:38 What Do You Do If You Have To Poop Out In The Open? 05:29 Have You Ever Seen A Pack Goat On Trail? 06:29 How Do You Keep Your Dog From Damaging Your Groundsheet? 07:39 Bigfoot Encounters? 09:10 Should You Test Your Bear Spray/Expiration Date 11:34 Easiest Way To Pack Toothpaste That Doesn't Come In Travel Size? 13:22 Is It Acceptable To Wear Underwear Multiple Times On A Multi-Day Hike? 14:32 Bra And Backpack Options For Girls With Larger Chests 15:46 What's The Best Way To Greet Fellow Hikers? 16:45 How Can I Sleep Better The Night Before Going On A Big Hike? 18:34 Advice For People Wearing Hearing Aids 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=HvdsGu9h8HU