Trekking poles are tricky. I talk about how I use them to go up and downhill.

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Resources to plan your AT hike:

* Postholer’s AT map (the trailhead and weather overlays are super helpful!)

* The trailhead we started from

Gear I mentioned:

* Osprey Exos 58 (I LOVE THIS PACK!)

* MSR Water Filter (smaller and updated since I purchased)

Gear Kinsey mentioned:

* NEMO Rave – 15* Down Bag, super comfy “spoon-shaped” ladies’ sleeping bag

* prAna Halle pants – Kinsey really liked these pants, they fit well and didn’t chafe, etc.

* SmartWool 250 Midlayer – lowers

The Book Kinsey was reading:

* All the Little Children by Jo Furniss

Special thanks to Liz for recommending the Halle pants and SmartWool 250 midlayer!