Bobbie, I hope you are going with at least two people other than the hiker--especially if he/she is not intimately familiar with the section of the trail where you'll be hiking. Parts of the trail in NC are very dangerous. Do not carry any obviously valuable equipment. I'm serious. I went to high school and college in NC and spent a lot of time in the mountains. Three years ago a friend of ours' son and his girl friend were assaulted while camping on the trail in a marked camping area. As far as camera equipment is concerned, I usually carry a 35mm with flash, monopod, and 24mm and 105mm lenses. I also carry a small digital these days. You might consider taking a friend out for a day hike in the woods to test your carrying capacity and simulate ptential extreme shooting conditions. Good luck, Bill Bobbie Blazy wrote: > > Greetings to all, > > Has anyone on PF hiked the AT? I am struggling > with a decision. > Keep wavering on film vs. > digital for shooting documentary on a thru-hiker. > > I will hike sections and be out only 7-10 days > at a time. > I will carry a full pack with all > the 10 day trail necessities in addition to camera > equipment. > > The job is to shoot the hiker, > the initial usage of photos will be web, I > anticipate print usage. > > Could very well > carry 2 cameras on certain sections. > The pack weight is already maxed out for my > body weight. > > If anyone has photo hiked the AT I would appreciate > a contact for advice as questions arise! > > Thank you, > -Blazy
