I'm planning a thru in '08. My husband has been hiking the AT with his dad for years. So, they've been a great resource for info. However, aside from one month-long hike in ME, they normally do 1-2 week trips mostly consisting of day hikes and a couple overnights.
They normally take camp clothes - something relatively clean to change into when they get to camp. They wear those same camp clothes when they get into town so they don't have to wear their stinkiest and most offensive garb when greeting "civilization".
I plan on carrying a pair of camp shoes with me. In addition, I'll have a bounce box that will contain town clothes and other items I'll only need in town (e.g., cell charger, razor, etc.)
The question:
Are camp clothes a good idea for a thru, or would they be considered extra weight?