My Appalachian Trail journey continues with days 8-11. On Day 8, wind, rain, and cold make for a very challenging 13 mile walk, and I spend my first night in a shelter. On Day 9, I enjoy a beautiful morning alone on Clingman's Dome and then pass through a busy Newfound Gap, and then enjoy some views and camp at Peck's Corner Shelter. On Day 10, I cover about 20 miles and camp at Davenport Gap. On Day 11, I enjoy trail magic, a nice waterfall, and hike a short 3.5 miles to Standing Bear Farm to end my 2024 AT journey. 2025???? Maybe. :-)

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Gear I frequently Use:
Backpacks -
Waymark Ultra 38L EVLV and Waymark Framed Thru 40L
https://waymarkgearco.com

Pilgrim Ultralight Highline Framed
https://pilgrimul.com

Hammock - Warbonnet Ridgerunner -
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Rain Fly - 13' Warbonnet Thunder Fly and Mountain Fly-
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Tent - Zpacks Duplex -
https://zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent

Top Quilts-
UGQ Outdoors 20 Degree Bandit -
https://ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/ban...

Hammock Gear O, 20, and 40 Degree Burrows-
https://hammockgear.com​

Under Quilts-
Warbonnet Outdoors 40 Degree Lynx Underquilt
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Loco Libre 20 and -20 Degree Ridge Reapers with 900 - fill power goose down - https://www.locolibregear.com​

Garmin In-Reach Mini Communicator
https://amzn.to/3A29lxJ

MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes -
https://amzn.to/35w1Wwd

Brooks Cascadia 16 Trail Runners -
https://amzn.to/3pKo50A

Anker Power Banks -
https://amzn.to/2Uxx2xv

Nitecore NU25 Headlamp -
https://amzn.to/3vPU9Ao

Hilltop Packs Custom Printed Food Bag -
https://www.hilltoppacks.com/#/

REI Magma 850 Hooded Down Jacket (seasonal) -
https://www.rei.com​

Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack
https://www.rei.com/product/867058/se...

Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles-
https://amzn.to/35PfrDr

Toaks 550ML Cook Pot-
https://amzn.to/3qycNfb

BRS Stove-
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMF70U?...

Fancy Feast Stove-
   • Fancy Feast Stove - DIY - GIVEAWAY  ​

Toaks Long Handle Spoon-
https://amzn.to/3j30HJ8

REI Rainpants-
https://www.rei.com/product/137186/re...

Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket -
https://enlightenedequipment.com/mens...

Appalachian Gear Company Hoodie-
https://appalachiangearcompany.com

CNOC 2 Liter Water Bag -
currently unavailable

Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter -
https://amzn.to/2TYmPK6

Sit Pad -
https://amzn.to/3hOliz2

Camera- iphone 14 Pro Max

Ultrapod Lightweight Camera Tripod-
https://amzn.to/3qm3wq6

Noxgear39g Bluetooth Speaker -
https://www.noxgear.com/39g

Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals (Used BCE15 Discount Code for 15% off)
https://peakrefuel.com/

Down Socks-
https://www.garagegrowngear.com/produ...

Lite AF Fanny Pack-
https://liteaf.com/product/fanny-pack/

Permethrin-
http://www.thetickterminator.com

Injinji Merino Wool Toe Sock Liners-
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW7RHEY?...

Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008N4G3TC?...

Wuru Wool Company - Light Weight Merino Wool Hoodie
https://wuruwool.com

Trailbrush Toothbrush -
https://www.garagegrowngear.com/produ...

Derma-Safe Folding Knife -
https://www.garagegrowngear.com/produ...

Salty Britches Chaffing Ointment -
https://www.garagegrowngear.com/produ...

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