Army Ant

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All gear has arrived. Pack with 4 days of food and two liters of water is 37 pounds. I do not know how people go lighter, I have been over and over what is packed, except for food and water, I do not know where I can cut any weight.
This is the pack I will start the trail with and see if anyone has tips on how to go lighter.
Just under 2 months left before we head for Georgia, I have excited days, and scared days, and days when I don't believe I am going to do this.
I wish ...

Every time I think I'm done buying gear something else comes up. 8 different pieces of gear on way to the house from all over the country yay! Looks like I'll meet my 35lb pack goal!

Gotta buy AWOLs guide today. And Big Agnes air mattres pump.

Just completed Jack Davis's book Appalachian Trials, great info on how to mentally prepare for a AT Thru hike. Also some good gear info in the back of the book.

Army Ant