You’ll Kick Yourself if You Make Any of These Common Thru-Hiker Mistakes

It’s that beautiful time of year where all you lovely future thru-hikers are thinking to yourselves, “oh shit! This is really happening! Am I really doing this? Ahhhhh!”

The 2025 thru-hiking season is around the corner, especially for Appalachian Trail hikers starting in February or March. If you haven’t already started, now’s the time to begin thinking seriously about your fitness, gear, and the logistics of your hike.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Kelly Floro.

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Trail apalachian, Kontinantal Divide Trail, Pasifik Crest Trail, ak tout bagay ant. Nou angaje nan sèvi sakado distans long.

Nou tout bagay ki long distans sakado.

Trail apalachian, Kontinantal Divide Trail, Pasifik Crest Trail, ak tout bagay ant. Nou dedye a sèvi kominote a ruth-hiking ak long distans kominote sakado.

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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.

Sean Gold
Founder & Lead Writer

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Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.

Nathan Pipenberg
Ekriven

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It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.

Liz Provencher
Freelane Writer