How Dangerous is Hiking the Appalachian Trail?

The #1 question everyone is going to ask when you tell them that you are going to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail is "Is it safe" or "Are you going to bring a gun?".

There are many fears out there about hiking such a long trail and we're going to talk about each one. Additionally, I'm going to give you advice of how to properly prepare and eliminate 90% of the threats that are out there.

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Links to mentioned videos:
Dealing with TICKS on the AT: https://youtu.be/JvJOnATKh_w

Delorme inReach Explorer vs. Spot: https://youtu.be/5Dyn8czXLeU

Do you need a gun on the Appalachian Trail: https://youtu.be/FjqQsLXjQy4

Planning a Thru-Hike Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYYwNtuG8QTgjwwqj85nxqVMwzE8MYGK1

Links to Weather and Guide Apps:
AT weather app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atweather2&hl=en

Guthook's AT Guide App: https://appsto.re/us/SvMfK.i

AT weather.org website: https://www.atweather.org

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- Sound -
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- TriPod -
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Link to my Finalized Appalachian Trail Gear List:
https://www.geargrams.com/list?id=38365

Link to my $1500 Complete Ultralight Gear List:
https://www.geargrams.com/list?id=40442

Link to my A.T. Affordable Gear List:
https://www.geargrams.com/list?id=38142

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