Hi;
I want to hike the AT from New York to Vermont in the fall (mid October start).
I am kind of strapped for cash, so was thinking of trying an external frame pack, since they seem to run less expensive than internals.
I am male, about 6ft tall, and weigh about 150lb. I guess you could consider me kind of "lanky", although, as an ultramarathon runner, my legs are strong.

I haven't purchased much of my gear yet - I do have an old Sierra Designs Wyatt Earp 0F sleeping bag, which weighs about 4lbs, but I don't know if I will use it.
I don't have the tent I will be using either, but plan to go not higher than 3.5lbs total weight.
I will be traveling solo.

Any suggestions?

Arden