Things to Ponder

Just a few things to ponder....

• Travel to a backpacking store like REI
• Get 1st aid training
• Join a outdoor club
• Take some backpacking classes
• Local overnight hike and camp before our trip
• How do we get to the trail...fly, drive?
• Do we stay at hostels or motels?
• Do we hire a shuttle to the trailhead?
• Utilize mail drops for supplies
• Do we stay in shelters?
• What kind of food do we eat

Maybe there are some other things to ponder.....if you think of some, let me know.

Gear Needed For The Trail

Here is a look at the gear needed for the trail

1. Backpack
2. Shelter - Tent or hammock
3. Sleeping bag
4. Footwear
5. Clothing 
6. Kitchen - cook set, stove, water treatment
7. Miscellaneous gear - polls, light, knife, 1st aid kit, toiletries, books, etc.

Two Brothers On A Mission

This blog will be about two brothers planning, preparing, and hiking the Appalachian Trail. We are starting from scratch. We have done some car camping but not backpacking. We are hoping that this will be a great experience and hopefully you can follow us on our journey.