I'm starting to ponder a thru hike again. I was planning a thru in 2010, but logistically it never worked out. My brother did a SOBO thru-hike in 2010, and had me jealous the whole time. I was able to meet up along the way, but alas, I want to hike. So the plus side of me hiking this upcoming season would be that I can use all of his gear, and I have someone that close to me who can give me all the tips and support I need. I'm currently unemployed (would have to sell my car to do the hike), so I have the time. The downside is that I'm fat. Like 5'10 260lbs fat. I get my jogs in, but I have fairly regular joint pain, and have never really hiked more than a 15 mile weekend. Any of you out there as big as I am? Obviously I'm gonna wanna lose some of the poundage before I embark, but I eat like a rhino.