Hey everyone,
I amidst planning my SOBO thru-hike for 2011. I'm from Georgia. I'm flying to Maine on June 18th, hiking Katahdin on the 19th, and heading south on the 20th.
I started a trail blog about a month ago to document my pre-hike planning, the gearing up process, and, come June, the hike of the trail itself. I spent a few years in the outdoor industry, and I grew up in an environment that encouraged me to become an avid outdoor enthusiast. My knowledge of gear, outdoor skills, and staying comfortable in the backcountry is pretty sound.
If anyone has any questions as far as what gear to choose for a thru-hike, I have pretty much submerged myself in research over the past few months, and I'm pretty far along in the process, so I may be a good source of information. The blog that I mentioned has a gear and apparel section, and I am currently in the process of updating the blog for each piece of gear I have selected and why, including other options that I considered. I know that the search for information in planning for a thru-hike can be tedious, so I figured I would offer my blog as a resource for anyone who is searching for information comparing equipment or for anyone who is merely interested in following my planning process.
Thank you, and happy trails to everyone! Here is to a new adventure! Cheers!