I know it's nearly 3 years away, but I've already started preparing for my Thru Hike. I have nearly everything I'll need. I found a pair of shoes that "work" for me. Currently I plan to use a pack that is no longer available made by my friend Lynne Whelden. Lynne is also the author and filmaker of the best video on lightweight backpacking, _Backpacking_Lightweight_Secrets_Revealed_. If you are a hiker, it's a "must have" for your library.
I'm currently using an Integral Designs silshelter but may decide to use a small siltarp instead. I'm also looking at a bivy to use with the small tarp. I bought an Uber Micro sleeping pad which weighs all of three ounces. I may use it with my "blue foam" sleeping pad.
My sleeping bag is a 20* Mountain Hardwear Tallac which is no longer in production. For a ground cloth, I use a piece of painter's plastic, 3 mil thick. I may change to a piece of Tyvek or an emergency blanket.
Planning is half the fun. More later.
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