The outfitter at Neel Gap looked through our packs and gave us a few pointers. We can scrunch our tents down to about half size. We can cut up our camp towel and get rid of most of it. The outfitter gave us other helpful hints, too. In general we did a good job of packing.
Laura and I also did a pack shakedown to reduce weight. I managed to cut about 2 1/2 lbs and Laura about 1 1/2 lbs. Unfortunately we both added a 1/2 lb each on a bag liner to add a little warmth at night. Our biggest change was to switch our water purification system from a bulky pump filter to Aqua Mira, a chemical water purification treatment. The food we bought to get us to our next stop also added weight but that's a normal part of this deal.
I hung my tent on the patio of the cabin we're renting to dry it out. Um, the rain came and soaked it. It is now hanging inside. Moral: you can't dry your hands with a wet towel!
I got my trail name today. I have a dark pair of sunglasses and I'm kind of tall at 6'1". I reminded someone of Elwood Blue of the Blues Brothers. I am now known as Elwood. I'm on a mission from God. :)
Curtis
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Dad (Curtis) and daughter (Laura) have talked about through-hiking the Appalachian Trail for years. We began the journey on March 27, 2013. Dad is still on the trail. Daughter hiked through GA and racked up over 100 miles.
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