2026 Appalachian Trail Top Picks!

Our top gear picks for the AT in 2026! For a full backpacking checklist, check one out here. Check out the CDT and PCT top picks too.

Continue reading to see Garage Grown Gear's top gear picks for the Appalachian Trail.

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2026 Appalachian Trail Top Picks!

Our top gear picks for the AT in 2026! For a full backpacking checklist, check one out here. Check out the CDT and PCT top picks too.

Continue reading to see Garage Grown Gear's top gear picks for the Appalachian Trail.

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Garage Grown Gear: 2026 Appalachian Trail Top Picks!

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2026 Appalachian Trail Top Picks!

Our top gear picks for the AT in 2026! For a full backpacking checklist, check one out here. Check out the CDT and PCT top picks too.

Continue reading to see Garage Grown Gear's top gear picks for the Appalachian Trail.

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We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.