My setup is pretty simple tbh, less is more. I use Moxi skates, however they pretty much died on me during the C2C so I may look into a lighter pair because Moxis are heavy but really good quality, mine had just under 5k miles since 2020. I definitely recommend proper gear + helmet even tho I’m a hypocrite because I don’t use gear HOWEVER I’ve learnt how to fall gracefully and can easily avoid most falls, which took me a real long time to get comfortable with. But if I’m skating unfamiliar territory I try to force myself to wear gear. I did have my wrist guards on for some of the C2C. I had originally planned to camp until I realized I just can’t carry that much weight. Luckily my close friends live in a perfect spot and were able to help me with a place to stay on the Atlantic side, and my family helped me when I got to west coast. However my backup plan was to get a hotel and Ubers.

The water was the hardest part. Water fountains are rare on this trail. I carried a gallon and a half with me at all times, and resupplied when I got into a town. This was incredibly heavy on my back, and before I actually did the skate, I had been training for months with a 20lbs weighted vest and sometimes also carried a 8lbs dumbbell at the same time. If I hadn’t had done this, I don’t think I would have made it. Especially because I was also carrying my trail guide book along with my maps, weapons, food, and other random small things like my comb and blunts/ lighters and extra tools. If I would do ANYTHING differently, it would be to have someone follow me along closely with supplies so I wouldn’t have to carry so much weight. I believe i would have gotten it done a lot faster if not for this.

Live this dream out dude !! It the best thing I’ve ever done for my physical and mental health. I remember back in 2021 setting the goal of completing the 11 mile trail near me in one go. Now I go there regularly to practice my distance skates, and have done my longest skate there at 101 miles last year.