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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are running back the Appalachian Trail panel.\xa0 This time, your favorite cinnamon connection are working in tandem to share some more of their top, trail-tested advice for hiking the AT.\xa0 This includes how to prevent against the biggest threat presented by the Trail, the right resupply strategy (or lack thereof), how to train for the Trail, and much more.

We wrap the show with a triple crown of traits you'd want in a hiking partner and we chat about some of our favorite down jacket options.\xa0\xa0\xa0

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AT Panel with Chaunce & Badger

Time stamps & Questions

00:03:48 - QOTD: How do you feel about mint chocolate chip ice cream?\xa0

00:10:40 - BPR Announcements: WE ARE GOING TO TRAIL DAYS!\xa0

00:13:10 - Badger Tip #1: Permethrin your clothes!\xa0

00:19:34 - Chaunce Tip #1: Give shelters a shot\xa0

00:23:47 - Badger Tip #2: Dry out your gear

00:25:21 - Don\u2019t worry about tidying your pack

00:26:52 - Chaunce Tip #2: Train vertically\xa0

00:28:34 - Alternatives to stair stepper machines\xa0

00:30:38 - Why running isn\u2019t enough training for the AT\xa0

00:31:47 - Badger Tip #3: Don\u2019t pre-plan resupplies on the AT

• Food planning for the A.T.\xa0\xa0

00:40:22 - Chaunce Tip #3: Instead of researching sights, research trail towns and history\xa0

00:44:29 - Be sure to have a seasoned hiker give you a shake down\xa0

00:49:15 - Panel wrap up

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