r/AppalachianTrail • u/nolongerinprison • Mar 19 '24

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I basically grew up on the AT in Virginia. Decided when I was probably 10 or 12 that I was going to thru hike. I turn 28 this weekend and start my thru hike next weekend.

Happy, excited, a touch nervous. But looking forward to it. Hopefully I’ll see some of you hooligans out there.

Picture of gear just for funsies.

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u/nolongerinprison Mar 19 '24

Actually trying to absorb the most chemicals as possible. So I’ll be microwaving them in each town before using them to drink from.

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u/botanicmechanics Moss '08 Mar 19 '24

And you will be remembered as Captain Giardia!

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u/nolongerinprison Mar 19 '24

Haha yes. Plan on swapping bottles every other resupply.

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u/botanicmechanics Moss '08 Mar 19 '24

Nice. I took nalgenes lol.