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Starting a thru-hike without any prior backpacking experience, although not entirely rare, is a brave endeavor.\xa0 To string\xa0three\xa0consecutive thru-hikes back-to-back-to-back is a whole other level of insanity.\xa0 Today\u2019s guest accomplished just that.\xa0 Without any prior backpacking experience, Mike \u201cKickstand\u201d Papadatos decided that instead of starting with the AT, PCT, or CDT, that he\u2019d string them all together in a calendar year.\xa0 The Paprika Pals sat down to learn what inspired him to jump headfirst into the world of extreme long distance backpacking, the challenges he faced along the way, and the evolution of his gear throughout the journey.\xa0 We then touch on some thru-hiker transformations in The Trek Propaganda segment and learn about the trio\u2019s Triple Crown Of hangover remedies.

Subjects discussed in today\u2019s show include:

• New Sponsor: Gossamer Gear. Use coupon code\xa0TREK15\xa0at checkout to save 15% at\xa0GossamgerGear.com
• Sawyer Micro Squeeze Filter
• Sawyer Micro Squeeze vs Sawyer Squeeze Filter Comparison Video
• Animal Years\xa0(the awesome band behind\xa0Walking Slow)
• 2019 Trail Correspondents Application
• Kickstand poop pose
• Gear changes depending on trail
• Started on AT on Jan 31st
  • The logistics: AT Jan 31 start date, bailed from snow, flew to New Mexico
• Started CDT April 14, got off in Creede (1300ish miles)
• Started PCT May 14, finished PCT in 80 days + 7 days off (August 11 end date)
• Finished 520 miles of AT, 92 days total
• SOBO\u2019d remainder of CDT, finished October 26
• Spent $15k total
• Four Calendar Triple Crowners in 2018
• Biggest mile day (57), 11 total zeros
• Fire closures and snow and road walks
• Gear:
  • Pack:\xa0Hyperlite Mountain Gear 2400 Southwest
  • Tent:\xa0Big Agnes Flycreek 1
  • Quilt:\xa0Katabatic Flex 22
  • Footwear:\xa0Altra Lone Peak 3.5s
• Follow\xa0Kickstand on Instagram
• Thru-Hiker Transformations
• Triple crown of hangover remedies
  • Thrive Hangover Pills

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