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The New Year Gear Giveaway is now closed.
Your gift in any amount automatically enters you to win an epic New Year Gear package. You’ll be ready to hit the trail in 2026 with a new day pack, bear canister, adventure snacks and fuel, and more!
PLUS, if you join as a monthly donor you’ll also be automatically entered into a second drawing for the Car Camper’s Bundle with a hammock, pocket knife, and even more snacks. Check out all the prizes below!
Your gift does something even bigger for the Appalachian Trail
While you may be in it to win one of our prize packs, every donation made during this campaign is entered to win and will also be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 by a generous group of A.T. Trailblazers.
Enter to win, double your impact, and show your love for the Trail… what better reason to give today?
Emma Getz
New Year Gear Giveaway
5 lucky winners will be set up for 2026 hiking adventures with a set of New Year Gear! Your gift of any amount will automatically enter you to win this amazing prize pack from our corporate partners, worth $585!
Osprey Hikelite 26 Pack
This pack is perfect for day hikes and everyday use. Thanks to our friends at Osprey for donating this versatile day pack to get you out on the A.T. or any trail you choose in the new year.
Oboz $100 Gift Certificate
Upgrade your footwear for 2026 with this gift card from Oboz! Hit the trail in comfort and style, gift to a friend, or save for when you need your next pair of boots.
BearVault BV475-Trek
Keep your food safe from bears and critters of all kinds on your next overnight adventure! This bear canister is a smaller option for long distance backpackers, and also ideal for a shorter small group or family trip, most people can fit about 5-6 days of food in here.
LifeStraw Package
Drink water with ease in the backcountry with this set of items from LifeStraw: a Peak Series Straw that allows you to drink directly from lakes rivers and streams on the go, a Sip straw that is compact and lightweight, and a Go Series 22 oz water filter bottle.
Cnoc Outdoors Set
Lightweight water set-up for your next overnight adventure! Our winners will receive a 28mm Vecto Water Container, a 28mm Vesica 1L Collapsible Bottle, a 28mm ThruBottle, and a set of Curn Collapsible Cups.
Tailwind Endurance and Recovery Starter Kit
Fuel your next adventure with this starter kit from our friends at Tailwind. Sample Tailwind’s Endurance Fuel, Rapid Hydration, and Recovery Mix flavors. The single-serving stick packs and sachets are perfect for fueling, hydrating, and recovering wherever your adventure takes you!
Readywise Outdoor Favorites Kit
Your next camp meal awaits! The Outdoor Favorites Kit includes 9 pouches and 18 total servings, and provides hearty freeze-dried meals that are lightweight to carry and simple to make. Just add water and you’ll have a hot, satisfying meal ready in minutes, no pots or pans required. Eat directly from the pouch for easy, mess-free dining anywhere.
Car Camper’s Bonus Bundle
Set up your monthly gift to the ATC today! Not only will you know your support is active through all of 2026, you’ll be automatically entered to win an additional prize package, worth $219. You’ll also be entered to win the Keep the Trail Alive Gear Pack.
Thanks to all our corporate sponsors for donating these amazing prize packs!
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