re: Anyone hiked the entire Appalachian Trail?

Trail runners tend to be more popular than boots. Dry out quicker and less weight on your feet.

Jet boil but I also don’t cook as much as many hikers. There are plenty of opportunities to resupply. Having things sent got to be a hassle getting into town when the post office was open or waiting on it to open before you left. I did tortillas and seasoned tuna, cheese and crackers, bagels with peanut butter. I carried protein powder because I had a hard time getting enough protein.

My goal was 10 x 10. When the days started getting longer I’d be up at first light and wanted to get in 10 miles by 10 am. I’d usually have a bagel with peanut butter about a mile or two in. That left the rest of the day to play, read, explore, etc and I’d still get in another 6-8 miles easily. If I wanted to push on I could do that as well. It also had me getting my miles in before it got too hot. I piddle with photography so the early morning light was better. I also saw more wildlife (and I cleared the spider webs for the other hikers).