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Last summer I left May 12 and finished August 27. I was forced to complete the trail in this time-frame because of end/beginning of semesters at school. I also had not done many overnight hikes...

You may want to consider lightening your other equipment first. You will be much more comfortable carrying light equipment in a heavy pack, than heavy equipment in a pack designed to carry lighter...

I used the campmor 20* long and was fine in it (I'm 6'3"), in hindsight I would have switched for just a light blanket during the warm months. I carried the Six Moon Designs Europa and was very happy...

If you are just looking for lunch alternatives... I ate peanut butter or tuna on a tortilla everyday for lunch. For 18 days you won't have to worry too much about variety at lunch as you can get that...

Los Hermanos got the AT symbol on their shoulders before they started the trail, that way they had a little extra motivation to finish.

I just returned from my thru hike and would like to thank all the members of Whiteblaze for their help in preparing me for the journey. I was definitely a novice hiker prior to leaving but was able...