Best Budget AT Hiking Gear Under $400 — Full Kit Guide

You don't need $2,000 of gear to hike the AT. Here's the best budget hiking gear under $400 for section hikers and beginners on the Appalachian Trail.

Trail tested on: Max Patch, NC/TN Border

Quick verdict

You absolutely can hike the AT on a budget. This kit proves it.

Gear snobbery is real on the AT. Ignore it. Here's a full hiking kit under $400 that actually performs.