The Ultralight Gear Guide Wish List for Thru Hikers (2025 Edition)
Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission for purchases made via these links at no additional cost to you. This helps keep the site up and running. Thank you for your support! We got the bug for backpacking while approaching Mt. Katahdin. The standard approach was inaccessible to larger vehicles in Baxter State Park, so we were forced to ditch our Skoolie (converted school bus), and join the AT. This approach from outside the park to the south meant joining up with the north bound thru-hikers that were finishing their AT bid. It was a match made in heaven, and now we prefer to travel on foot. On that first trek we didn’t have the right gear, but we had the right attitude… Oh how our gear has evolved! Long distance trekking demands careful gear selection. Every ounce counts, and going ultralight means striking the perfect balance between weight, comfort, and durability. Whether you’re crossing the Mojave D...