So I'm a backpacking newbie, leaving for the AT mar 15th. If anybody needs a good laugh check out my gearlist. I'm sure I've made all the usual newbie mistakes.
Couple notes.
1) I'm still on the fence about the filter. Might just drink the water untreated. I grew up swimming in Tims Ford Lake, so I figure i've been pretty exposed to the nasties. I dunno.
2) Might ditch the pack towel (super absorbent sham-wow type). I have two bandanas. I was just a little worried because they are thin and not too absorbent. I am going to use the packtowel's container to hold tortillas though :O)
Wish I could have come in a bit lighter, but it'll lighten up by a few pounds once it warms up for good.