While section hiking yesterday, April 2, between Deep Gap, NC and Dicks Creek, Ga I saw some loose gear down from the trail.
Something blue caught my eye in the woods about 25 ft off the trail. I went over to investigate and it was a packed up tent. From there I could see more gear another 20 ft downhill. I examined that piece but down really know what it was.
The exactish location was "As Knob" which is between Blue Ridge Gap and the Plumorchard shelter. This location is where the hill drops off very steep and goes a long way down. It is far too steep to camp.
I tries yelling to see if anyone was down there and I couldn't see any more gear after the second piece. I have photos of the gear in case anyone is looking for it or the owner.