Hello all! I am a newbie to the AT, planning a section hike in Virginia this upcoming June. I had a question related to clothing since I will only be hiking during the summer months and haven't hiked on the AT before. What kind of clothing should I plan on bringing to suit the weather in June in Virginia? I'm thinking particularly about nights, since I tend to feel cold often and do not know if shorts will suffice for an evening in Virginia.
Basically, I want to lose as much weight as possible by not packing extra clothing on my back if I don't need it, but I also do not want to worry about being uncomfortable/cold in the evenings. What clothing would you suggest I wear/bring?
Also, is there any other "typical" gear that is frequently found on lists that you would suggest ditching for a week-long summer hike?
Thank you in advance!