In March 2021, I set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. In this video, I talk about the events that led me to quit my Appalachian Trail Thru Hike and decide to go home. Continue watching this series to see if I decide to go back to the trail.



// Kindred: bekindred.org


// Here’s the Katabatic Quilt I love: https://bit.ly/3ptpJEb


// Garmin InReach Mini: REI: https://bit.ly/3LZ5mrx and Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CcLgW9


// My Hyperlite bag: https://bit.ly/3IPgFAo


// My BeFree filter with a CNOC bag: https://bit.ly/3M9hZ3d.
- The filter without a CNOC bag on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vh4YyK and REI: https://bit.ly/3sneDBN
** If you buy the CNOC Vecto Bag for your BeFree, be sure to get the one with a 42mm neck. I personally upgraded my setup to the CNOC bag because it holds more water.


// Here’s my link for REI! Just by using this link for purchases, you help this channel grow! Thank you so much. https://bit.ly/3IkSEB0


// Here's my link for Ned! Just use my name - KARA - as the code at checkout to receive 15% off - or whatever the highest discount Ned is currently offering. https://glnk.io/z82m/karakirtley2


// To see my LighterPack list at the beginning, click here: https://lighterpack.com/r/yr3813 (Links are listed in the Google Doc below)


// To see a list of EVERYTHING I brought, including seasonal things I switched out while on trail, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j...


// Please follow me on Instagram: @KaraKirtley


// I’m on Facebook too:   / karakirtley  


// To check out the music I listened to on trail, here’s my Spotify Appalachian Trail playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cf...


// To learn more about me outside of hiking, I run a small business to help provide economic opportunities for artisans in developing countries. Check it out here: www.bekindred.org


// To send Virtual Trail Magic to support this channel (THANK YOU!!), my Venmo is: @Kara-Kirtley


// Thank you SO much for liking and subscribing to follow this journey as I trek along the Appalachian Trail!


// Disclosure: There are affiliate links in my gear lists in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This is a wonderful way to help support this channel and help it grow!


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