aeromarine
NES Member
I started watching "Dixie's" (Jessica Mills's) videos on hiking and gear a couple of weeks ago. She's truly amazing. Having having never hiked or camped before at age 30, she went off an did all 2200 miles of the Appalachian Trail in 2015, followed by the Pacific Crest Trail (2300 miles) in 2017 and the Continental Divide Trail in 2019. While on trail she began gear testing and blogging, and now she has millions of views and lots of followers.
Anyway, then I saw the title of this video (Do you need a gun on the AT?) and thought, "Oh no, she's going to come out as anti-gun. That's going to ruin it for me." Luckily, I was pleasantly surprised! Note that she is fanatical about the weight of her gear when hiking and even cuts down the handles of her toothbrushes to reduce it. Suggest you check out her other videos. She a solo hiker often pushes on through dangerous territory when the guys are turning back. And she's definitely "Not Guilty"! Also, in the second video she makes great points about prepping and backpacking. If there are any doubting females in your life, she may be able to bring them around.
Hope you enjoy!
Do You Need a Gun on the Appalachian Trail? - YouTube
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v23_G8qsm2s
Anyway, then I saw the title of this video (Do you need a gun on the AT?) and thought, "Oh no, she's going to come out as anti-gun. That's going to ruin it for me." Luckily, I was pleasantly surprised! Note that she is fanatical about the weight of her gear when hiking and even cuts down the handles of her toothbrushes to reduce it. Suggest you check out her other videos. She a solo hiker often pushes on through dangerous territory when the guys are turning back. And she's definitely "Not Guilty"! Also, in the second video she makes great points about prepping and backpacking. If there are any doubting females in your life, she may be able to bring them around.
Hope you enjoy!
Do You Need a Gun on the Appalachian Trail? - YouTube
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v23_G8qsm2s