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I have a Gregory pack and I love it. Durability is unmatched. And I'm uber rough on my stuff. Tore my rainfly the first time I ever used it. My jade pack has taken a serious beating.

Trail name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated start date: Feb 20
Approach trail: yes
Cant wait!!!

So can somebody walk me through the process of mail drops.

So I am supposed to guess what I will need and mail it to myself, in advance, in random towns along the way? How am I supposed to choose...

I know this may sound dumb but, if your choice is anything other than the pill... Would bears not be a bigger concern?

I have never really heard of anybody packing an emergency blanket on the trail for a thru hike. I am aware of their many uses and feel like it could be helpful but haven't ever heard anybody discuss...