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Appalachian Trail Gear Regrets: 8 Things I Would Do Differently and 4 I Wouldn’t Change
Once I had decided to embark on my first thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail in 2021, I dove headfirst into all things trail in the months leading up to my start date. I had very little backpacking experience, and based most of my gear selection on reviews and my meager funds. I bought what I thought I needed, but learned within the first few days on trail that I had no idea what I was truly getting into.
Now, years later, I have experience on my side when I pack for a backpacking trip. After completing the AT, I worked for three seasons as a backpacking guide in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I hiked 500 miles of the Arizona Trail in 2023 and did the West Highland Way in 2024. In 2025, I suited up for another extended trek and walked from Mexico to Canada on the PCT.
Continue reading to learn more about hiking the Appalachian Trail, written by Anna McKinney Smith.
Anna McKinney Smith
Anna is from western North Carolina and grew up romping through hollers and hills.
Appalachian Trail Gear Regrets: 8 Things I Would Do Differently and 4 I Wouldn’t Change
Once I had decided to embark on my first thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail in 2021, I dove headfirst into all things trail in the months leading up to my start date. I had very little backpacking experience, and based most of my gear selection on reviews and my meager funds. I bought what I thought I needed, but learned within the first few days on trail that I had no idea what I was truly getting into.
Now, years later, I have experience on my side when I pack for a backpacking trip. After completing the AT, I worked for three seasons as a backpacking guide in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I hiked 500 miles of the Arizona Trail in 2023 and did the West Highland Way in 2024. In 2025, I suited up for another extended trek and walked from Mexico to Canada on the PCT.
Continue reading to learn more about hiking the Appalachian Trail, written by Anna McKinney Smith.
Anna McKinney Smith
Anna is from western North Carolina and grew up romping through hollers and hills.
Appalachian Trail Gear Regrets: 8 Things I Would Do Differently and 4 I Wouldn’t Change
Once I had decided to embark on my first thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail in 2021, I dove headfirst into all things trail in the months leading up to my start date. I had very little backpacking experience, and based most of my gear selection on reviews and my meager funds. I bought what I thought I needed, but learned within the first few days on trail that I had no idea what I was truly getting into.
Now, years later, I have experience on my side when I pack for a backpacking trip. After completing the AT, I worked for three seasons as a backpacking guide in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I hiked 500 miles of the Arizona Trail in 2023 and did the West Highland Way in 2024. In 2025, I suited up for another extended trek and walked from Mexico to Canada on the PCT.
Continue reading to learn more about hiking the Appalachian Trail, written by Anna McKinney Smith.
Anna McKinney Smith
Anna is from western North Carolina and grew up romping through hollers and hills.
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