Testing Rental Backpacking Gear on the Appalachian Trail | US 40 to Pogo Campground

Join us as we hike a beautiful stretch of the Appalachian Trail from US 40 to Pogo Campground in Maryland. Along the way, we put Near Zero’s gear rental program to the test — using their ultralight tents, backpacks, and cooking gear. Whether you’re new to backpacking or looking for a way to test high-quality gear before buying, this is an honest look at how rental gear performs in real trail conditions. #nearzero #hiking #backpacking #outdoorgearreview

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https://www.nearzero.co/pages/rent

📍 Trail Info
Location: Appalachian Trail (MD)
Route: US 40 Trailhead to Pogo Memorial Campground
Distance: Approx. 9.25 miles
Difficulty: Moderate

📸 Gear We Used:
Near Zero
Ultralight 2P tent https://collabs.shop/hw4cst
Titanium cook kit https://collabs.shop/pnpkni and https://collabs.shop/ahtmwp
Inflatable sleeping pad https://collabs.shop/ocrhe4
The Dean 60L Backpack https://collabs.shop/wohmub
Peralta 25 synthetic sleeping bag https://collabs.shop/94clwk

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