8 Items Thru-Hikers Are Ditching Mid-Trek

Hiking hundreds or thousands of miles in a single push is a surefire way to figure out what you need and what gear is unnecessary. Thru-hikers pass through multiple mountain ranges, hike as the seasons change, and live outside day after day. In order to keep their kits streamlined and packweights sustainable, they often make gear changes on the trail, swapping out certain items for others, and sometimes, ditching pieces of gear altogether. On-trail shakedowns are especially common for first-time thru-hikers during their first few hundred miles as the realities of carrying the essentials day after day sink in.

Continue reading to learn more about what not to pack for a thru-hike, written by Zoe Gates.

Backpacker: 8 Items Thru-Hikers Are Ditching Mid-Trek These

8 Items Thru-Hikers Are Ditching Mid-Trek

Hiking hundreds or thousands of miles in a single push is a surefire way to figure out what you need and what gear is unnecessary. Thru-hikers pass through multiple mountain ranges, hike as the seasons change, and live outside day after day. In order to keep their kits streamlined and packweights sustainable, they often make gear changes on the trail, swapping out certain items for others, and sometimes, ditching pieces of gear altogether. On-trail shakedowns are especially common for first-time thru-hikers during their first few hundred miles as the realities of carrying the essentials day after day sink in.

Continue reading to learn more about what not to pack for a thru-hike, written by Zoe Gates.

사진 썸네일 블로그 작성자
Editor at Backpacker
조이 게이츠
Zoe Gates is a senior editor at Backpacker where she specializes in skills and survival stories.
미디어 언급

Backpacker: 8 Items Thru-Hikers Are Ditching Mid-Trek These

8 Items Thru-Hikers Are Ditching Mid-Trek

Hiking hundreds or thousands of miles in a single push is a surefire way to figure out what you need and what gear is unnecessary. Thru-hikers pass through multiple mountain ranges, hike as the seasons change, and live outside day after day. In order to keep their kits streamlined and packweights sustainable, they often make gear changes on the trail, swapping out certain items for others, and sometimes, ditching pieces of gear altogether. On-trail shakedowns are especially common for first-time thru-hikers during their first few hundred miles as the realities of carrying the essentials day after day sink in.

Continue reading to learn more about what not to pack for a thru-hike, written by Zoe Gates.

사진 썸네일 블로그 작성자
Editor at Backpacker
조이 게이츠
Zoe Gates is a senior editor at Backpacker where she specializes in skills and survival stories.
미디어 언급
browse all articles
여기 Sawyer에서

Recent mentions

미디어 언급
May 7, 2026
Prevention: The 9 Best Water Filters and Purifiers to Remove Bacteria and More Harmful Contaminants
더 맛있는 H2O를 맛볼 수 있도록 도와주는 최고급 추천 제품을 찾아보세요!
View post
미디어 언급
May 6, 2026
Antimusic: It's Time to Get Outside (And Take These Items With You)
Check out our list of things you might want to take with you on your outdoor adventure.
View post
미디어 언급
May 6, 2026
NY Mag: The Strategist: The 10 Very Best Tents for Camping and Backpacking
Whether you’re car-camping or hitting the John Muir Trail for two weeks with just a backpack for company, there’s an appropriate shelter for that.
View post
미디어 언급
May 5, 2026
Treeline Review: The Presidential Traverse Hiking, Backpacking, and Trail Running Guide
A quintessential northeastern hike with epic views and technical trails.
View post
미디어 언급
May 5, 2026
Backpacker: 8 Items Thru-Hikers Are Ditching Mid-Trek These
These 8 pieces of backpacking gear were deemed unnecessary by long-distance hikers.
View post
미디어 언급
May 5, 2026
National Forest Foundation: Here is What You Need to Know to Stay Safe During Tick Season
Here is what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve during tick season.
View post
미디어 언급
May 5, 2026
Turkeys For Tomorrow: Tick Prevention Guide: How to Prevent Ticks
A primer in the ways that hunters and other outdoorsmen can reduce the odds of contact with ticks.
View post