I get more and more excited about going on the AT ever day. For Christmas I got some matches and other fire starting things, yes as a child I once almost set the house on fire so I question if these things are in wise hands now. None the less along with an REI gift card I had a good Christmas. I ordered some books from http://www.atctrailstore.org/ I was way stoked when they arrived. Today I ventured out to L.L. Bean and got a few little handy things. I don't have all that much money right now so I am stocking up a little at a time I spent around $30 on the books and today $33 on a small solar powered/crank radio/flashlight/cell phone charger, compact can openers, a super cool salt and pepper shaker and soap called wilderness wash its friendly to the environment and can be used for shampoo, dishes, clothing and body wash. Its super concentrated so with everything that Im packing it fits into my little goes a long way mind set. Ill keep you guys updated as new things arrive.

Christopher Burks