Why Most Thru-hikers DON'T Use BOOTS On The Appalachian Trail (Footwear, Socks, Camp Shoes, Gaiters)
Full Appalachian Trail Basics Video: • How To Hike The Appalachian Trail (Even If... 00:00 Hey Y'all 00:43 Boots vs Trail Runners 02:20 My Experience 04:25 Proper Fit 06:23 Stack Height and Drop 09:51 Replacing Footwear 10:30 Goretex 13:12 Sandals 14:26 Insoles 17:09 Camp Shoes 18:33 SOCKS 23:09 Gaiters The Trek’s Annual AT Survey https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/... AT Gear List: http://homemadewanderlust.com/whats-i... 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 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: / 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/produc... *ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION: -PayPal: [email protected] -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*: [email protected]
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