u/cfwii1979

Pretty much said it all. I'm 46 recently got out of a relationship and I'm going to graduate with my bachelor's soon for a career change n I figure If I don't do it now I never will.

I hope to compile a gear list over time shooting first next March/April to start.

Guna fly or bus to Ga n NB through hike.

Anything jump out right away guys? Been and continuing to rehab the knees so it shouldn't be a problem but will find out with training.

I've been wanting this experience for EVER.. final got the breakup I needed to be able to do it. Keeping it positive... Feel me? I'm broken trust me, but I've wanted this.

Now, I'm guna give you my measurements cuz I'm an ex pro powerlifter so it may matter:

275 - if I'm training for endurance, 6'4", 19"neck, 20" arms low as they go now. My endurance you may be surprised, is exceptional. The best powerlifters do cardio in the form of general physical preparedness ie: not jogging but guerilla sprints, not jogging but hill runs with a weighted backpack, not walking but tire sled drags with up to 300lbs of plates in the tire forward up turn and backwards back trip.= 1 Rep. We do about 10 reps and up the weight. Get it?

So idk how my form of preparedness will translate but I have learned sport specific training beats all, ie u wanna be good at hiking - train by hiking, so I will. I'm smaller tails which gives me a chance to test my gear and know how/ingenuity.

I'm going to keep posting until trip day. I'll fly or bus to Ga (price) and NB thru hike it sounds like starting March or April.

I need advice on gear and basics esp for my size.

I'm thinking a hammock shelter for between shelters and when my introvert personality needs care.

What pack can I get away with at my size?

What trail shoes will be comfortable, should I get mid tops?

Sleeping bag requirements for my hike dates?

Hammock, no pad?

Need a GPS? or will my cell suffice with a good lasting charger like an Anker prime.

Outer layers for rain etc I can get by with that won't get shredded?

Hammock over tarp? Poles/tarp pole duo?

Bringing plenty of paracord

What about water transport for my size (I sweat like a whore in church).

Pack rain cover

Hat?

Shades?

Bear spray?

I'm allergic to ivy etc. Pants or gators with shorts? I get hot remember.

Good site to learn to buy make n pack my own meals?

An electrolyte supplement?

A multi.

Will I need a face gator or etc in any areas?

Will I need 2 types is shoes I've heard yes n no cuz of snow at end and or beginning.

Good trail light and head lamp, battery more than brightness matters to me.

Help me answer and add on. Id like to be ready for the next coming hike season.