I think if you've done the PCT and want to do something a bit more remote with a bit more challenge this hike could be for you! Similarly if you've done the Arizona Trail and enjoyed that, maybe a thru hike of the GET could be a logical step up. As for you CDT hikers, I think you would know if this hike is for you.

This is my Gear List My base weight is 9.5lbs (or 4.3kg)
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External Battery Ravpower PD Pioneer 20,000mAh 60w
Wall Charger Ravpower PD Pioneer 30w 2Port

Some things of note:
This has been a wet winter, so water may be less of an issue for me than it may be for future or past GET thru hikers
Starting April 1st in Phoenix heading eastbound to Albuquerque
I expect temperatures into the low 30s at night, and well into the 90s in the day.
The route is 770 miles or so, and I think it will take me less than 40 days to complete
This trail shares a little bit of tread with the Arizona Trail, and a little bit with the continental Divide Trail but mostly is cross country, dirt roads, and using smaller trails
Founded by Brett Tucker, who is also known for creating the Lowest To Highest Route, the Northern New Mexico Loop, the Mogollon Rim Trail, the Sky Islands Traverse, and the Winter Desert Trail.

This is a hike where you could go significantly lighter but hey I want to try some new gear, so I'm going a bit heavier than I normally would. If you wish to go lighter than me I think you could save weight in these places.
Swapping my air mattress for a foam pad cut to torso length
Using a tarp instead of a tent
Carrying a lighter weight fleece than my Pa'lante
Carrying a smaller backpack
Leave the camera at home
Leave the umbrella at home

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