I'm still in the planning stage of my AT thru-hike, but I believe that stage really lasts until the day you leave.. and even then maybe for a few more weeks. The current plan is for Tim and me to leave sometime around April 15th for Springer Mountain in Georgia and do a northbound hike (as 90% of hikers are wont to do).
As far as gear is concerned I have most of the large items purchased and tested; tent, sleeping bag and mat, ground tarp, backpack (external frame), cooking system, water purification, hiking boots, solar charger, leatherman, first aid, etc. I'll share a full list of my gear and why I chose it in a later post. As of now I'm just waiting with bated breath.. April cannot come soon enough.
