I Hiked 125 Miles—Here's Every Piece of Gear I Carried

Here's everything I packed for a 125-mile Appalachian Trail section hike from Duncannon, PA to Harpers Ferry, WV — not ultralight, not the cheapest, just practical budget gear that actually works. I walk through my full kit including the Granite Gear Crown2 60, Hammock Gear Burrow quilt, Lanshan 1 Pro tent, Platypus QuickDraw filter, BRS-3000 stove, and more — with honest takes on what earned its place in the pack. I'm a retired educator and former wilderness guide covering budget-friendly gear and practical trail advice — no hype. Please subscribe for more content coming soon! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Backpack 01:40 Quilt 02:44 Electronics/Ditty Bag 04:49 Food Bag/Cook Kit 06:00 Sleeping Pad 06:15 Tent 07:51 Fleece Hoodie 09:15 Rain Gear 10:03 Water Filtration 12:01 Closing Thoughts -------------------------------------------------- BUDGET-FRIENDLY BACKPACKING, TRAVEL, AND TRAIL ESSENTIALS I only recommend gear I use and trust. If something’s overpriced or unnecessary, I’ll probably say that too. Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you buy something through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you-helps with my coffee habit. -------------------------------------------------- BACKPACKING GEAR Backpack *Granite Gear Crown 3 60: https://bit.ly/crown3-60-si-eco *Durston Kakwa 40: https://bit.ly/durston-kakwa-40l Tent *Lanshan 1 Pro: https://amzn.to/3Pe9w5l Sleeping Bag / Quilt *Hammock Gear Burrow 20: https://bit.ly/hammock-gear-burrow Sleeping Pad *Nemo Tensor Regular Wide: https://amzn.to/3Pdwae6 *Klymit Static V: https://amzn.to/4320V8V Rain Jacket *Frogg Toggs Ultralight Rain Jacket: https://amzn.to/4tsQ3fp Water Filter *Platypus QuickDraw: https://amzn.to/49w0lnx *Sawyer Squeeze: https://amzn.to/3RcBPl8 Cook System *BRS-3000T Stove: https://amzn.to/4uwDyjz *750ml Titanium Pot: https://amzn.to/4d8MK6J *AeroPress Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/4niP2EV Trail Shoes *Altra Olympus 6: https://amzn.to/4tozeCg Water Storage *CNOC Vecto 2L: https://amzn.to/4u3msu2 Headlamp *Nitecore NU25: https://amzn.to/3QWNioY Satellite Communicator *ZOLEO: https://amzn.to/43297WJ -------------------------------------------------- TRAVEL ELECTRONICS Power Bank *Flextail Zero 10,000mAh Power Bank: https://amzn.to/4nfLi7g *Anker PowerCore Slim 10K: https://amzn.to/4tm6KJi Charger / Adapter *MINIX NEO P1 GaN Charger: https://amzn.to/3QVd64R *Anker Nano Charger: https://amzn.to/3PuZ6OP Storage *Samsung USB-C Flash Drive 128GB: https://amzn.to/3P4UgHZ CAMPING / HONDA PASSPORT / ROVE-LITE Camp Stove *Single Burner Butane / Propane Stove: https://amzn.to/4uDrM7b Coffee Setup *AeroPress Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/4tZV7sD Cooler / Fridge *Euhomy 12V Fridge: https://amzn.to/4dimXcp Battery *50Ah LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/3PuukFJ Portable Solar Panel *100W Portable Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/4wfp9Ko *Battery Charger: https://amzn.to/3PqN4pE