>>2558491>>2558758>mapNo, you don’t need a map, but you do need some kind of guide, especially for the lesser traveled sections. Even some of the popular sections might require it if there’s no one around.
Here’s an example. You just finished the GSMNP section of the AT. It’s ~71 miles, so let’s say 4 days. Where’s the nearest place to resupply? You don’t know, and the trail doesn’t pass through the parking lot of a Piggly Wiggly every 5 or so days. You have to leave the trail and get into town (sometimes just a short walk). Where’s the grocery store? What time do they close?
>don’t bring electronics>it’s your fault for not being able to predict the weather Ok
>bear canister is easier than a lineDefinitely in places where you have bears, absolutely not worth it on trails that don’t (but I suppose those are the exception).
>headlampAlmost everyone ends up hiking at night, but I guess that could bad planning.
