Resources/Links

I've done a ton of reading, research and gear shopping in the past several months. Here are some of my favorite resources so far:

Info Websites:

• Appalachian Trail Conservancy: http://www.appalachiantrail.org/
• David Miller/The AT Guide: http://www.theatguide.com/
• GA Trail Club: www.georgia-atclub.org

Gear Websites:

• www.rei.com
• www.backcountry.com
• www.campmor.com
• www.mpgear.com

Books: Experiences:

• Three Hundred Zeroes, Dennis Blanchard
• A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson
• The Things You Find on the Appalachian Trail, Kevin Runolfson
• Skywalker, Bill Walker
• Between a Rock and a White Blaze, Julie Urbanski
• Wild, Cheryl Strayed
• AWOL on the Appalachian Trail, David Miller

Books: Info:

• The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide, Andrew Skurka
• Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backpackin’ Book, Allen O’Bannon
• How to Shit in the Woods, Kathleen Meyer
• The Backpacker’s Handbook, Chris Townsend
• The Backpacker’s Field Manual, Rick Curtis

Videos: Instructional:

• PCT Method to Hang Bear Bag: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8FXRJldcpE
• Appalachian Trail Gear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24CyWAfhIeE
• Packing for the Trail: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLW0xmLSNRk&list=PL723B0055FA6ED278&index=11

Videos: Inspirational:

• On a Thru Hike with a Dog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lif6o8iE5cA
• Mancub & Kitfox: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Tpvzsq2VAg
• An Appalachian Trail Summer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEwI91x0Yks&playnext=1&list=PL723B0055FA6ED278&feature=results_main