Minimalist Camping in the Appalachians: A Weight-Reduction Guide
The Appalachian Trail is 2,190 miles, Georgia to Maine. Most people don’t hike the whole thing obviously. Day hikers and weekend campers do sections throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee. The terrain’s all over the place – rocky climbs, stream crossings, exposed ridges. Less weight in your pack makes everything easier. That’s just how it works….