In the Spring of 2017 I'm planning on hiking the Benton MacKaye
Trail.

This will be after my 66 birthday!

My Plan is to start at the middle Fontana Dam Area Hike North through the Smokes, then South on the Appalachian Trail to Springier Mountain
Back North to the starting point hike will be around 500 miles. Overview Map Below.

I feel this will be a good option as it will offer several options, If I should encounter any unforeseen problems.

I have reduced my pack weight to around 25 Lbs that is with all consumables and 7 days worth of food and snacks.

My base pack weight:Pack, Shelter, Sleep system and cooking is under 12 Lbs.

This is truly one of my favorite camping locations.
Coeur d'Alene National Forest, Idaho

My Hiking Gear List

I'm trying to get my pack weight as low as possible with out enduring great cost. I fully realize I could spend great sums of money on super ultra light gear. Most of which is very expensive. So I will be using gear I already have, and replacing sum, making DIY some, purchasing some new.

My Pack Base System So Far; Pack, Tent, Sleep System, Water Filter Detail Available in Related Link Below.



My Gear List at Gear Grams

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