I understand that you need to check in with the rangers and get your daypack before climbing Katahdin. I plan on starting out as early as possible in the morning..will there be someone there before the park opens to check me in/give me a daypack?
Also, I'm staying at the campground for 2 nights (night before and night of my Katahdin hike). Should I just leave the gear I'm not taking up with me at my tentsite while I climb, or should I pack it all and leave my pack at the ranger station, then unpack it again when I get back?