Great info Kelly! and btw, you are absolutely glowing these day, the happy vibes are just spillin' out all over the place :)

This is such a great video! I think a lot like you do and am happy to see someone who has thought through all things! Just subscribed and am looking forward to following your PCT hike!

Really nice list for those planning a TH or those considering one. Thank you Kelly! 😁

Really good information nice detailed list!

Sounds like you are doing some great planning. Can't wait for you to start. Stay well and be safe. Hike on.

Well said! Thorough as always! Someone mentioned that you are glowing. I agree and you wear it well!

Outstanding upload, so nicely explained. 👌

A voice of experience. Great advice video. Oh! and um...James is an EXTREMELY lucky guy. 💓

Great check list! Thank you.

Very good info! 🤙

Call an allergist near the PCT, maybe a couple of different sections, and ask them what you might encounter.

I can't wait for you to do the CDT!! I live in CO and would love to give you some trail magic!!

This is some really great advice that we do not really think about.

i'm leaving for my shorter thru thatll take ~1 month, and still this video was invaluable.

Super smart planner.

Hi Kelly. Very good preparation list. Minor point - you refer to your Garmin InReach Mini as a satellite "phone". I am pretty sure you know it is a two-way satellite "communicator" via text messaging to cell numbers or e-mail addresses? I have the Garmin InReach predecessor - the Delorme InReach Explorer. Even though it is an older version, it is still very handy communicating via text when I am hiking, backpacking, hunting or otherwise out of cell service. Been following your AT videos for quite a while. Will be following your PCT journey as well. I live vicariously through thru- hikers videos such as yours, Dixie's, Darwin's, Second Chance's and many others. Really nice seeing country I will never get to. I Did get to meet Darwin & wife, Second Chance & Little Bee and others at PCT Days a few years ago. Would be great to meet you too if I get there and you are there. You've got this! Happy hiking. Don from Oregon.

Thank you. Glad you are well (post AT).

Thanks Kelly

I'm excited that you will be back on trail soon and can't wait for your new trail videos !!! You stress some good points in this video. I love that you are organized and plan ahead on things. Not only are you cute and pretty but you are a smart girl too !!!

I do believe you can pick up the Allegra-D when you’re near Nevada and the Tahoe area I was able to pick up Claritin-D at a Walgreens just south of Reno last year while visiting family it’s worth checking into

It is mind blowing that medical insurance purchased in the US does not cover you for medical needs nationwide.

A perk of using CVS is that it’s easy to refill my meds when traveling in the US. Not exactly the same but this made me think of that.

If you don’t already, you should listen to the Bear Grease podcast on your hike. The host is Clay Newcomb and he’s from Mena, AR in the Ouachita Mtns. It’s a documentary style podcast every other week and a group discussion about the episode on the following week with his family and friends. He’s also a Christian and the content is clean and very interesting. It is loosely based on hunting, but more about being in the wilderness and the culture around that. Have a great walk. My family is praying for you from North Georgia.

No one ever goes over this stuff, good job for taking the time to do it. Land Rover Discovery gah I love those vehicles!💕 I echo the comment about health ins how is that not nation wide! You poor people thats horrible!

Have you considered a cover for your van?

Hi Kelly, I don't know what kind of audio books you enjoy listening to but, if you're into crime solving/thriller type stories, I want to recommend a book by Ted Dekker called "The Bride Collecter." Ted Dekker is a Christian author who writes "Christian thrillers." I know, kind of an oxymoron...lol Anyways, it's a really great book and it's read by the actor John Glover who does an AMAZING job at bringing the characters to life! I pray that you have a safe and amazing trip!🙏👍☀️

I love cats. We have a long hair female.

Eye prescriptions are good for 2 years from the time of eye exam.

Did you get poison ivy on the AT? Did you see much poison ivy growing along the AT, and in particular, on the trail and in the camping areas? What about along water sources?

Health insurance in the U.S. is such a scam! It's crazy how much we pay for healthcare compared to other countries.

Just FYI some govt checks have expiration dates don’t let it run out

I had that MJ wingspan poster 35 years ago. Did you play in HS? 🏀

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What’s the biggest thing leading up to a hike that you thought would be an issue whilst hiking that turned out to be no problem at all?

Lebron 🐐

I wish I could get back into hike but my dad told me that I can’t

Sorry, I'm late. Green or Blue? Contact lenses lol

I got your postcard..you incredibly sweet ..beautiful girl...can't wait for your PCT...