Yes I am still training for my marathon, but I am also planning for my hike along the AT here in Georgia.

I have found a hiking buddy so I won't be flying solo. That's a lot safer. The question I have is what is the best way to plan my hiking gear since I will be traveling with someone else. For example, I looked at tents and I know that a two person tent weighs more, but two one person tents weigh even more. So should I plan gear along the lines of a solo hiker, or should I plan to share the weight and have one person carry the heavier two person tent while the other person carries extra food (or other items).

Thanks in advance

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