Here is an old video that talks about specifically how I paid for my first 3 thruhikes:    • How I Afford To ThruHike  

00:00 Hey Y'all
01:50 Why I Don't Take Any Sponsorships
03:30 How I Get The Gear I Test
04:39 What Happens To The Gear After I Test It
05:09 How I Make Enough Revenue To Afford This Lifestyle

Budget Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/9fvp69

CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf

PCT Gear Lists: Desert https://lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7
Sierra Nevada https://lighterpack.com/r/b8a8ic
Cascade Range https://lighterpack.com/r/40d5gd

AT Gear List: http://homemadewanderlust.com/whatsi...
New AT Gear List With Similar Budget: https://lighterpack.com/r/15jins
New AT Gear List With Unlimited Budget: https://lighterpack.com/r/habnbs
Camino de Santiago Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/4uttxn

Homemade Wanderlust Merch: https://homemadewanderlust.com/shop/

* I do NOT accept anything from gear companies. I do not do paid reviews. I do not have any sponsors. All opinions are my own, based on my experiences. I do not plan to ever incorporate sponsorships on this channel in an effort to remain 100% impartial. If I were to accept gear in exchange for a review I would disclose it per FTC regulations.

Disclosure: There are Amazon Affiliate links in my gear lists and possibly in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases (doesn't only have to be backpacking gear).

Amazon Affiliate Page: www.DixieAZ.com

WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & ADVENTURES:

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