Hi guys, like I mentioned before, my name is Jon and I'm currently a junior in college. I posted on this forum because I was curious about the different types of layers you would need to hike the AT, but also because I came up with a new design for a jacket. I'm still in the early 'is this really feasible or possible' phase but any feedback would be extremely helpful. That being said, regardless of what happens between now and when I graduate and I still plan on hiking the Appalachian trail with…
Hi guys, my name is Jon, I'm currently a junior in college and am highly considering taking 6-8 months off and hiking the full length of the AT within a year or two of graduation. That being said, what brand or type of all-weather jacket(s) would you all recommend ? My understanding is that the AT is cold at the beginning, hot in the middle, and cooler again towards the end. I just want to avoid buying multiple jackets if I can avoid it. Thanks, Jon