A little background: I'm 30 and have been an outdoors enthusiast since childhood. I have been hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, etc for years and have recently started to take an interest in backpacking. Specifically, would love to begin section hiking the AT since I just moved to northwest GA and am only an hour or so from Springer. Ultimately, a thru hike would be my dream but I am unsure if job/family will afford me the time needed. I digress...
I've become sort of a gear nerd which is why I love this forum. My wife thinks I'm a little crazy, but that's just fine with me.
One of the questions I continue to wrestle with is the concept of a clothing system. More specifically, which pieces are vital for the actual activity of hiking vs. those that are necessary for camp/sleep, and if these items ever cross over.
I understand the basics of layering and materials/weight. I am also a natural minimalist and de-clutter nazi. So I want to only pack what I absolutely need.
During the different seasons along the AT, what are you wearing vs packing for various activities? You don't have to get into brands here, just high level concept. If this thread already exists, which I'm sure it does and I just haven't found it yet, please feel free to tell me to shut up and redirect me
Thanks all!
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