The next Appalachian Trail adventure is just 49 days away and it’s time to get serious about getting ready. We’ll be hiking further than we have in the past and without re-supply so I’m looking for every opportunity to drop pack weight. I also hope to drop some “me” weight but I haven’t been to successful in the past at actually working towards that goal.

I just picked up a new hammock in an effort to shave some decent weight off the pack. So far, though my time has been limited, I’m pretty content with the change. Read about it more in the Gear section.