I only had ancient and heavy backpacking and camping gear available, so I went on a shopping spree using recommendations from friends and YouTube videos. I ended up with a set of gear that gives me the things I care most about: sleep comfort and warmth. In the past week
When I started talking to people about thru-hiking the AT, between interviews and internets, I got some great tips on what to bring, what not to bring, what to do, what not to do, and so on. I had already scoured the ATC website, but being a resident of the
Having reached 2024 with no pets, dependents, or spouses, and with an imminent 40th birthday, I came around to the idea of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. What better way to continue avoiding commitments, or find something new to commit to? Looking back, I saw patterns leading up to this idea.