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Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Planner Paperback – Organizer, September 8, 2015

by David Lauterborn (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 123 ratings
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The Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Planner is an essential reference for any hikers in the planning phase of a thru-hike or long-distance section-hike, based on experiences of dozens of thru-hikers and observations by staff and volunteers. This 8.5" x 11" paperback planner provides valuable information including sample schedules, average temperatures and precipitation by location, packing tips, as well as information on resupplies and health and safety. In addition, the workbook offers rip-out-pages for calendars, budgets, resupply itinerary, and checklists for food and gear.

Food, equipment, money, weather, shelters, distances to towns - it's all covered.
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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Appalachian Trail Conservancy
  4. Publication date
    September 8, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    8.52 x 0.3 x 10.99 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1889386928
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1889386928
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Appalachian Trail Conservancy; 5th edition (September 8, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1889386928
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1889386928
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.52 x 0.3 x 10.99 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the planner informative and a good resource for planning trips. They describe it as a simple read with solid advice. The book provides basic information, budget guides, and gear checklists at a reasonable price.

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Customers find the book informative and helpful for planning a hike. They say it provides good advice about timing, what to carry, and conditions to expect. The book explains popular routes and times.

"Never been on a long distance hike. This guide is a big help to plan my trip on the AT...." Read more

"...It contains good advice about timing a thru hike, things to carry, conditions to expect, etc...." Read more

"This book is very detailed and I reccomend it to anyone who is thinking about attempting a thru hike, especially if your a beginner." Read more

"Great book and has all of the being information to start to plan the trip." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read with good quality and solid advice. They appreciate the solid information provided, rather than just a list.

"Easy read. Did not have much information I had not already read in other books. That being said it is a good book." Read more

"...FINAL NOTE While I feel this is an excellent book, my reason for giving it four stars instead of five is because they put the detailed..." Read more

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Customers find the planner offers good value for money. It includes maps, basic information, budget guides, and gear checklists. They say it's a must-have.

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  • Elizabeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for beginner LDH like me
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2018
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    Never been on a long distance hike. This guide is a big help to plan my trip on the AT. It has everything from maps, basic information to budget guides and gear check off lists.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Ray
    5.0 out of 5 stars good simple read.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2019
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    Easy read. Did not have much information I had not already read in other books. That being said it is a good book.
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  • Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars You will still need to buy the Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers COMPANION
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017
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    This book contains basic information for a first time thru hiker. It contains good advice about timing a thru hike, things to carry, conditions to expect, etc. It is the size of a coloring book with pages and room for notes. It is a good place to begin, but definitely does not cover everything. I was hoping it would have more information about stops along the way. Such as the names, addresses, phone numbers, rates, etc of each stop. I think it would be great to list the hostels, groceries, eateries, etc along the way with their hours of operation. So that one could plan their stops.

    CHAPTER ONE

    This first chapter discusses the itinerary, when to begin and which direction to go. It explains the most popular routes and times. It also explains how some hikers will flip/flop or leapfrog to avoid trail crowding and black flys.

    CHAPTER TWO

    This second chapter discusses the costs involved in a thru hike and the way that this can vary depending on your style of hiking.

    CHAPTER THREE

    This chapter covers the gear that you will need. The advice is pretty solid, not just giving a list, but adding info on purchasing choices. I didn't see any advice on hammock gear, just tents. Clothing, water filtering, cooking tools, backpacks, lighting, safety/first aid, hygiene, health supplies, tools/utility, storage, footwear, gear, insect repellents, maps, etc.

    CHAPTER FOUR

    This chapter covers your food options and ways of cooking along the trail.

    CHAPTER FIVE

    Chapter five covers your mail drops and re supply along the trail.

    CHAPTER SIX

    This chapter is titled Health and Safety. It discusses fitness, trail hazards and first aid. Blisters, heat exhaustion, dehydration, chafing, stress fractures, sunburn, hypothermia, allergies, poison ivy, frostbite, insects, mice, snakes and bears.

    APPENDIX

    Recommended reading and helpful websites.

    WORKSHEETS

    Topographic maps, trail terms, monthly calendars, shelters and towns, thru hike budget, gear check list, food check list, mail drop locations, sample resupply itinerary, emergency medical information and leave no trace.

    FINAL NOTE

    While I feel this is an excellent book, my reason for giving it four stars instead of five is because they put the detailed notes on lodging, stores, restaurants, along the trail (including directions and contact information) in a separate book called the Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Companion. This guide must be purchased separately and is published annually. Maybe they separated this due to yearly updates, but I was hoping to have all of that information in this book, now I will have to buy another book ad carry two books.
    13 people found this helpful
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  • Bryan
    5.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
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    This book is very detailed and I reccomend it to anyone who is thinking about attempting a thru hike, especially if your a beginner.
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  • George E Danshaw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Information
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
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    Great book and has all of the being information to start to plan the trip.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • RoseK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent planner
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
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    With the big hike in front of me, this book literally took my fears & stress down several notches.
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  • Mlc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019
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    Great quality and information
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  • Becca
    4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020
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    Amazing read
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