A travel writer and experienced backpacker shares the packing mistakes she made while hiking the Appalachan Trail. She shares the lightweight gear swaps she made during and after her trek to lighten a pack. Shop compact sleeping bags, portable camp stoves, and breathable layers at REI and Amazon, from $12.
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