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Hikers on the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail prepare food drops in order to resupply. These boxes are sent to post offices, for pick-up in towns near the trail.

Thru-hiking the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail is a life-list dream trip. It requires planning, fitness, the right gear, a positive attitude, and a love of backpacking.

Choosing gear for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike involves balancing the need for comfort and safety with the need for a lightweight pack that can be carried with ease.

For Appalachian Trail backpackers, a vareity of freeze-foods, supermarket staples, and fresh foods provide energy, variety, and flavor on a long-distance hike.

An Appalachian Trail thru-hike is tough with long miles, steep climbs and descents, mud, rain, rocks, and cold. A few strategies make the start of a thru-hike easier.

Sleeping bags come in varied designs, temperature ratings, and materials. Choosing one for the Appalachian Trail depends on the season. Weight and warmth are priorities.

Backpackers starting a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike face environmental challenges including several hundred miles of drylands and desert. These tips will ease the start.