For a trip like the AT, such an extended stretch without making use of the 100's of options for resupply seems pretty pointless. But what folks like Ryan Jordan and Andrew Skurka are looking at is using these sections with built-in safety as testing grounds for long stretches without resupply in much more remote areas like the Arctic 1000. Of course, despite a tremendous amount of experience in solo hiking in terrain types all over the world, I still hate to carry more than a week's worth of food. I'd rather just hike farther faster than pack a huge food bag.