Since moving in two days isn’t stressful enough, I took the time out to create my “gear photo”. Not only is this a rite of passage for all thru hikers, it’s helpful if I get lost and need to be rescued. My home support team (my mother) can see all of the items I set out with and what I’ll be wearing.
I’ll do a deep dive into the gear later when I have some more time, but this is the result of many months of research into the best brands, ounces vs. functionality, and realizing what I can’t live without. The Kindle made the cut, and the GoPro did not. I’ll be changing gear down the road, sending home the superfluous items and sending in my bear canister & snow gear.
It’s TWO DAYS until go-time, I fly to SoCal tonight (flight is two hours delayed as we speak), then one night with Scout & Frodo (I’ll do a separate post on them, they deserve many more words), and then I’ll be feet on the trail on Sunday.
I CAN’T WAIT.
Also – I moved, with two hours to spare and many hours worth of help from my mom & brother. Thanks guys.
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