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No! That is not irresponsible. I took almost 10 years. I took vacation and section hiked. Sometimes, I ran into another section hiker and made arrangements to meet at another place next year. I...

Have you thought about a solar charger? It might be lighter and won't have to be charged when you get to town? Also you may want to check out a kilt. Snap up the onesie when in camp. If something...

If you are that worried about weight, you can go on line and order mountain house freeze dried food that weighs very little, but it is expensive compared to noodles rice etc. Maybe start the trip...

I use silk long john under my polartech. I also keep a pack of nabs handy. If I wake at 2 am cold, there is no getting warm no matter how much insulation there is. Gotta have fuel in the stomach...

Shenandoah is probably a good shot. It crosses skyline drive many times, and there are places to stay if you get wet or tired. Starting at Rockfish gap, you get to loft mountain, then big meadows...

If you run out of fuel, no big deal. On dry days fill a sandwich bag with dry sticks. A few the size of matchsticks, a few the size of a pencil, a few the size of your little finger, the rest the...

Blue Ridge Mountain Sports carries a complete set of maps and guidebooks by state. Also there is always the virtual map if you carry a smart phone. I pretty much found Verizon on any mountain top...

Time is money. How are you spending yours?