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Hey Buck,
A friend and I are in the beginnings of planning to hike the CDT next spring, it will be our first hike!!! Any info you can give to me about the gear you took and any other information would be appreciated.
It’s not what you want to hear, but I would recommend not making the CDT your first hike. It’s a perfectly doable trail for experienced, fit, highly determined hikers, but it’s a lot to tackle for those learning as they go. You should know how to navigate in the backcountry, how to stay warm and reasonably dry, how to pace yourself and take care of your feet, how to travel in snow in steep mountains, and much more. If you DO want to hike the CDT next year, get out and do as much hiking and camping as you possibly… Read more »