The Big 3 Gear for the Appalachian Trail in 2026 - Backpack, Tent & Sleep System

Here are the BIG three gear choices I plan to use for my upcoming Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike in 2026, which begins in February. What are the Big Three? Those include your backpack, tent & sleep system. It's kind of a big deal.

How to Make Your Own Tyvek Footprint:
   • How to make a Tent Footprint the EASY WAY!  

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#1: Prayer
#2: Encouraging Words
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Gear I'm Currently Using: Base Weight 17lbs
ULA Circuit Purple Backpack - Women's
Enlightened Equipment 10-degree Revelation Quilt
Cocoon Silk Liner
Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent
Groundhog Stakes
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm Pad
Tyvek Ground Sheet & Sit Pad
Hiker Hunger Carbon Trekking Poles
TOAKS Titanium 750ml Pot
TOAKS Titanium Spoon
BRS Stove / Lighter / Fuel
Anker Zolo 20000 Portable Charger
Anker 10000 Portable Charger
Tiny Air Compressor
Shokz OpenRun Headphones
Osmo Action Pro5 Camera
Nitecore NU25 400 UL Ultra
2 REI wool t-shirts
1 Baleaf hiking pants
2 Hollow wool socks
2 merino woolly underwear
1 DSG basic shorts
PAKA base layer
PAKA Apparel Hoodie
Forclaz Women's MT100 Hooded Down Puffer Jacket
Wool Beanie
Medicine / Toiletries Bag
Tevas - Camp Shoes
Patagonia Packable Rain Jacket
Garmin InReach Mini 2 & Knife
Hiltop Packs Bear Bags w/hanging kit
Cnoc Bag / Sawyer Squeeze