It's Getting Really Real Over Here : AZT 1 WEEK!

It's been a frenzy, head spinning couple of weeks! I've been planning and buying like a mad woman. But I'm ready!

I think I have everything I need to backpack the Arizona Trail.

Well, I still have to go to REI one more time (hopefully just one last time) this Saturday to pick up microspikes and mosquito headnet.

If you're not a cold weather hiker (and I am not) apparently you need spikes that attached to your hiking shoes during icy conditions. I made the mistake of thinking that all of Arizona would be desert, what the heck is wrong with me? It can get pretty cold in the mountains here!

Like I said, I do believe I have everything. I may be a bit short on food but I've opted to eat my own mostly dehydrated beans and veggies as well at pick some up on the way. I'll have 6 food and consumable mail drops throughout my trip to replenish what I need.

My Food for the AZT

I haven't done an itemization of the gear and consumables I bought but I feel I may be lingering at around $4000. YUP. From scratch to start backpacking can be pricey. Yet I think of it this way, once I have all the stuff I can use it most likely for years. That's not too bad for something I love to do. (At least I hope so, lol.)

I may posts YouTube videos while I hike, although I really don't want to be out in nature to use my electronics. That said, I would like to post something on Youtube so keep an eye out for that!

My YouTube Channel

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more on the AZT trail!

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