Nice❤ Always enjoy a good gear video having my coffee 😊 You definitely sound sorted and ready for the AT. I loved the joy you showed talking about your Stanley pot, THAT to me shows it’s a great gear choice for you and the bear can too, less stress will definitely imho help you complete this. It’s my pet peeve at the moment with some KZfaqrs and hikers I’ve met that push their UL beliefs and criticise others for their gear. I pick my gear on what I love, what works and gives me peace of mind….. then the weight is considered. Baseweight is just a number, what matter’s is your happiness. 🙂Good luck Rissa 👍

I absolutely love your thinking and attitude. Getting excited for your start of your journey.

I have the same Stanley pot!! I’ve had it for like 8 years. I also love it despite how much it weighs. I think I’ll carry it with me forever!

Base weight sounds good. I'm one of those folks that likes the thought of ultra-light gear, but dislike the cost and comfort trade-off. The good thing is you won't have to carry a ton of food since resuppling is fairly simple,.. except in Maine when you'll be rockin' it.

Good luck on your hike! Love that you won that quilt from Miranda, how cool!

Don’t you take any sass from those who don’t like your Stanley! Your hike, your choice!

... You got this ... Have a great time .. Stay Safe ...

Wrap duct tape around one of your poles it repairs all kinds of things. It was used to repair holes in the wings on planes. You might want to to carry 2 - 1 1/2 L smart water bottles you look short on water storage

You remind me of my younger self. I love that you’re taking a bear can and love your stove very much. I like hot food HOT. And love the used clothing idea. Very thorough video. Looking forward to your hike.😊❤

You have probably been on trail for 2+ weeks. I hope it is going well. Good video. I’m ordering a Cnoc tonight. Thanks.

I start April 3rd at Springer. Maybe I'll see you out there!

I have the same power bank and I adore it , every time we go backpacking I take it because I take a lot of pictures and that drains my phone. My husband always laughs at me because I’m taking it but to me it’s my luxury item.

Have a great journey.

hi. I'm starting April 15th. :)

Wish you all the best on your upcoming adventure.

Looks great! I find there's an important balance of weight, comfort, and recovery. I try to find that ideal Venn diagram slice that allows me to: travel fast and unencumbered, be relatively comfortable and safe, AND to have enough items to allow me to rest and recover so I can reduce the chance of injury and improve performance. Don't overlook that recovery aspect! Those xero shoes are light but for me personally I need thicker recovery sandals to keep my feet healthy. I defer to crocs on this aspect which gives me a bonus of toe protection when I'm putting around camp. The cork ball is clutch! Have fun out there and best of luck.

I am so excited for your journey! Can’t wait to follow! Cobweb Rose thru hiked with a bear vault-so if she can, you can!! ♥️

Carbon fiber vs aluminum is the difference in trekking pole prices. Carbon $50-$55. Aluminum about $30.

Good luck, I’m very excited for you.

I have the same trekking poles and they are great. Ive had them over a year now with no issues. Im a big dude and they hold up my weight no problem.

Hi Marissa I section hike on The Appalachian Trail to my poo kit instead of hand sanitizer I purchased off of Amazon the Clorox Hand Sanitizer spray especially to protect against Novo Virus it only a few bucks. I’ve been using those Cascade Treking poles I love them I never had an issues with them. I also have that Stanley cup I only use that for long day hikes but that pot is bomb proof I love that as well. I’m a little unsure of carrying the bear canister I carried one for the first time on the JMT and I thought I would die with that extra weight the National parks require it I’m sure you know that already Good luck to you Happy Trails

It is incredibly awesome in my opinion that you won Miranda's give away! That's like good karma.

I'll be watching from the UK 🇬🇧. Good luck!

Looks like you’re ready!

I’m so excited for you🎉🎉🎉🎉

On the cnoc website under about us has the pronunciation. It is K'noc with a k sound at the beginning. I like SEAnoc.

Best of luck!

Girl you do you! I know you got your sleeping bag free but would love for you to share how it holds up/ warm… I’m looking for one myself and am curious. Thank you

The bear can makes more sense to me. I'd think that hanging a bear bag would attract bears where the bear can won't.

I didn't hear you mention a pillow. Do you have a nice envelope/stuff sack/pillow strap to stuff with hoodie & clothes? (Pillow strap is out of stock on GGG, but they are available at their website.) Sorry if I'm telling you stuff you already know.

If I had a nickel for every time somebody said that blowing into a sleeping pad causes mold.... This has been disproven time and time again years ago.

Long live @mirandagoesoutside