#140 | Hiking the Appalachian Trail pt 2: How to Train, Dangerous Wildlife, and More

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are running back the Appalachian Trail panel.  This time, your favorite cinnamon connection are working in tandem to share some more of their top, trail-tested advice for hiking the AT.  This includes how to prevent against the biggest threat presented by the Trail, the right resupply strategy (or lack thereof), how to train for the Trail, and much more. We wrap the show with a triple crown of traits you'd want in a hiking partner and we chat about some of our favorite down jacket options.    Gossamer Gear: Use code "littledonkeygirl" for 15% off at Gossamergear.com.  Enlightened Equipment: Save 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket with code "ultralight10" here.  Bedrock Sandals: Head to www.bedrocksandals.com today!  AT Panel with Chaunce & Badger Time stamps & Questions 00:03:48 - QOTD: How do you feel about mint chocolate chip ice cream?  00:10:40 - BPR Announcements: WE ARE GOING TO TRAIL DAYS!  00:13:10 - Badger Tip #1: Permethrin your clothes!  00:19:34 - Chaunce Tip #1: Give shelters a shot  00:23:47 - Badger Tip #2: Dry out your gear 00:25:21 - Don't worry about tidying your pack 00:26:52 - Chaunce Tip #2: Train vertically  00:28:34 - Alternatives to stair stepper machines  00:30:38 - Why running isn't enough training for the AT  00:31:47 - Badger Tip #3: Don't pre-plan resupplies on the AT Food planning for the A.T.   00:40:22 - Chaunce Tip #3: Instead of researching sights, research trail towns and history  00:44:29 - Be sure to have a seasoned hiker give you a shake down  00:49:15 - Panel wrap up SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda:  Best down jackets for thru-hiking by Kelly Floro Join The Trek Newsletter (see bottom of webpage)  Triple Crown of traits you want in a hiking partner  Listener Voicemails  5 Star Review  Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and  Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Patrick Cianciolo, and Matt Soukup. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Liz Seger, Cynthia Voth, Emily Brown, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven.