So I'm basically a noob at hiking, camping, and definitely backpacking.
I was wondering if anyone had a definitive resource they had to learn the skills needed to do these things and complete a thru hike.. and also maybe a guide to navigating the very complex world of gear. There's so much info and things to buy online it's overwhelming..
Basically, skills needed to thru hike successfully so we can start now, and also the right light gear to buy. Thank you in advance.