Welcome To The "Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: 7 Logical Steps. Jester walks you through 7 steps that will help you mentally prepare and plan your section hiking journey on your favorite long distance trail. Just because Jester has spent 20 years section hiking along the Appalachian Trail doesn't mean you can't apply this same knowledge to any trail completion. Jester also reminds us that section hiking is all about learning, adapting, and achieving! 

Step 4: Gear: 

• It's All Personal Preference
• Shoes & Socks
• Backpack
• 10 Essentials 
• Watch Safe and Found
• Appalachian Trail Backpacking Series

Jester's Day Pack Gear List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sOoT86G7qY&t=4s 

Jester's Full Pack Gear List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5wx7IWX7G0&t=235s 

Watch Safe and Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&t=64s 

Appalachian Trail Backpacking Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLskxZDq_L8NRow7YaSuLoQilLCkfR_cGF 

Outdoor 76: https://www.outdoor76.com/ 

Mountain Crossings: https://www.mountaincrossings.com/

The Mountaineers: https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essentials 

Far Out App: https://faroutguides.com/ 

A.T. Guide 2025: https://www.theatguide.com/

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterSectionHiker 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions:  https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"