Here is a page by Jim Damico about his AT through hike, very well done.

 Great resource for trails in Georgia.

 Another Southern hiker's page.

 Trailplace's Appalachian Trail Homepage, includes good recipes.

 Backpacker Magazine's Homepage, a good resource check out the links and trailtalk.

 Leave No Trace Guidelines for the South East.

 John O'Mahoney's Light Weight Backpacking page, has interesting stuff and good links.

 The Light Weight Backpacker.

 Jay's Outdoor Store (Carries the Journey Backpack for a good price).

 GVP Gear (Makers of a new ultra light backpack).

 Wanderlust Gear (Makes the Nomad tent).

 Paddy's Coop (Sells hard to find light weight gear cheap).

 Home Made Gear (How to make your own light weight gear).

 Yellowstone Backpacking Journal (Good light weight info and reviews).

 Ultra-Light Hiking (Gear reviews and sale).

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