>>2519463that's what you get for taking anonymous advice. even outside of these boards, most people are weekend LARPers at best. you don't need 75% of the "gear" people say you need, just basic common sense survival skills, and minimalist gear. bubba and cleetus can "solo" all these trails in $20 rain boots and a t-shirt. going off-trail is where it gets interesting, otherwise you're just passing by tourists all day long on a maintained trail in the "wilderness."