My AZT Gear List

No other topic is more hotly contested than what gear is best for a thru-hike. Some hikers will make decisions based on weight, brand, what other people are using, color, what they already have, etc. Each decision is personal and, as long as you have what you need to survive (also hotly contested!), who cares what people are packing? But, if you are curious, here’s what I’m packing for my NoBo AZT thru-hike.

Continue reading to learn more about gear to pack for the AZT, written by Jennie "Sage" Passehl.

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Jennie Passehl

Hey- I’m Sage. I’ve been roaming around this country and soaking in the experiences that mother nature offers me.

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The Trek: My AZT Gear List

Jennie Passehl

Last updated:

March 9, 2026

| 5 min read

My AZT Gear List

No other topic is more hotly contested than what gear is best for a thru-hike. Some hikers will make decisions based on weight, brand, what other people are using, color, what they already have, etc. Each decision is personal and, as long as you have what you need to survive (also hotly contested!), who cares what people are packing? But, if you are curious, here’s what I’m packing for my NoBo AZT thru-hike.

Continue reading to learn more about gear to pack for the AZT, written by Jennie "Sage" Passehl.

Writer, Hiker

Jennie Passehl

Hey- I’m Sage. I’ve been roaming around this country and soaking in the experiences that mother nature offers me.

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Jennie Passehl

Hey- I’m Sage. I’ve been roaming around this country and soaking in the experiences that mother nature offers me.

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The Trek: My AZT Gear List

Jennie Passehl

Last updated:

March 9, 2026

| 5 min read

My AZT Gear List

No other topic is more hotly contested than what gear is best for a thru-hike. Some hikers will make decisions based on weight, brand, what other people are using, color, what they already have, etc. Each decision is personal and, as long as you have what you need to survive (also hotly contested!), who cares what people are packing? But, if you are curious, here’s what I’m packing for my NoBo AZT thru-hike.

Continue reading to learn more about gear to pack for the AZT, written by Jennie "Sage" Passehl.

Writer, Hiker

Jennie Passehl

Hey- I’m Sage. I’ve been roaming around this country and soaking in the experiences that mother nature offers me.

/

Writer, Hiker

Jennie Passehl

Hey- I’m Sage. I’ve been roaming around this country and soaking in the experiences that mother nature offers me.

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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.

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