Brief update: I am seated in the comedor of El Colono and - following last nights debacle - have established my solvency up-front before anyone assumed I was homeless; so the ‘Menu Especial’ is on its way.
The vino de casa comes in an un-opened...
Much, but not all of the AT can be hiked on a day hike basis. There are hostels, B&Bs and trail towns along the way. It requires planning for pickups or hitching to town. The FarOut app is a great resource. At least with respect to the Georgia...
I am really liking this thread, but, MainelyStina - you just have to post your list!! Where is the fun if you don't????
Packing is always a problem .... females tend to be smaller than males so their clothing is lighter, but they feel the cold...
As @J Willhaus says - "...a good pack liner (trash bag)..."
I agree! I fell into a river and went under... but that afternoon when I found a good hotel, and opened my pack, everything was still in the white plastic garbage bag, completely dry...
I would bring the liner and leave the cover, as I have seen too many rain covers streaming behind like a flag or disappearing into the distance during high winds and heavy rain.
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