garbanz

[QUOTE=v5planet;1092543]Also, if you're concerned about having a lag time between your retirement and starting the trail, why not go on a few short sections in the meantime? It could cement your faith in your gear and skills, and not obligate you to continue if the weather is particularly foul.[


A great alternative if I have to wait out the weather (or decide to start the AT later so I can enjoy it more). Tweaking and testing the gear with some exercise thrown in. Still pointing ...