The AMC thru-hiker's companion infers that Kent does not overwhelm hikers with generosity and appreciation. Any town that calls Henry Kissinger a v.i.p. resident cannot be all good... Any experiences hikers would like to share either in affirmation or denial? Clearly real estate values are much higher here than most other trail towns, and the wealthy want a large circle of comfort, which might seem challenged by small spending noisome trail hikers.