Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Episode 10: food and water and gear deals oh my!


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In the which our intrepid hiker discusses a variety of topics to include some meals that he plans to take with him on the trail, what he ended up putting into his first aid kit, how he thinks about keeping his throat from getting parched, and what he does to keep from paying full retail when shopping for backpacking gear,

Today's podcast is sponsored by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks, an advocacy group for everyday people to try and get Congress to provide adequate resources to maintain our national park system.  Currently there's a $12Billion maintenance backlog and it affects the ability of people like you and me from being able to use these wonderful resources.  Go and check them out at https://www.restoreamericasnationalparks.org


Andrew Skurka Peanut Noodle Dinner

Andrew Skurka Rice and Beans Dinner

Sawyer mini water filter

Katadyn micropur tablets

REI.com

Patagonia sale page

Backcountry.com

Sierra.com

eBay.com

ExpertVoice.com

theclymb.com

drop.com

https://backpackinglight.com/buy-less-do-more-good-enough-gear/ (subscription probably required) 

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Section Hiking the Appalachian TrailBy Jon Eskelsen

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