Appalachian Trail Gear Review Part 6 - Kitchen & Water

This series of videos is a reflection of what I have learned about lightweight backpacking gear as a result of my Appalachian Trail thruhike. I filmed this to share my knowledge with the world, especially as so many people commented on my original upload, which can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLW0xm...

I hope this becomes a useful resource for future thru-hikers.

If you want to learn more about my hike, you can check out my trail blog here:
harveyat.blogspot.com

This series contains 10 segments:
1. Backpacks - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY4f5NzC2fo
2. Tents - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH4cIOqHsBA
3. Sleep Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=051lgHtZX-U
4. Boots - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uusKFXAmXqM
5. Clothing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqU25zQyz68
6. Kitchen & Water - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAFpWPioaxQ
7. Other Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DiNxvCxqZ4
8. Stuff you don't need - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ir1nYquBYk
9. Dog Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1nRAtfL7Q
10. Last minute tips - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLdZ_CSa93A

If you enjoy these videos, please subscribe! You can also check out the slideshow of my pictures from the trail here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn6uBT...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCsdH7...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrdYfG...

Please remember that everything contained in these videos is my opinion based on my experience on the Appalachian Trail. Feel free to disagree and propose other gear that has worked better for you, but please do not include personal attacks in your comments.

Happy Trails!

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[bobdaugherty820]

This is a "poised" video. =p

[BrokenAeroVT]

I agree with your throwing out the camel back and hose. I only needed 3 L max during the mid states drought of 2010 and really only used 2L with the final L as insurance. The trail angels were pretty good about leaving bottled water at trail heads and shelters usually had water info posted.

[BrokenAeroVT]

I'd recommend a screen that rises above the bottom of your pot by at least a 1/2 inch to prevent lateral movement of heat at the pot surface.

[Hernt26]

also, i kind of find it amusing that you spent 6 months with this gear day in and day out and you have to refer to your notes to remember it's specifics. By then you should know everything there is to know about, and have pet names for them.

[Hernt26]

lol. nothing like setting out on a 6 month manly voyage and then sitting down to eat a meal your mom prepared for you.

[afterthefox7]

make your own stove

[LiveTheOutdoors4Life]

There is a very nice water bottle that i have found and think it is one of the best designs ever. It's called a platypus. they are bottles that are a sort of soft bottle it isn't as thick as a gatorade and when it is empty if you roll it up you can pack it away only taking a little bit of space.

[banzaiboy1066]

Thanks for the tips you just helped me shave about 4 pounds off my pack weight...SWEET!!

[deejayfore]

i have a super cat stove. it costs like $.60 to make which is awesome