My wife and I are planning on walking the AT this year starting in July. As we will be starting in summer and ending in winter, we will need to pick up a full set of winter clothing at some point. We would prefer to buy what we need at the appropriate time rather than bring a whole heap across from NZ and then have the additional hassle of posting it all on monthly until we need it. But then this raises the issue of prices. I have seen some indication that the outfitters on the trail are rather expensive. How did people find them? (Note that in selecting gear, we look for utility value and cost and place nil importance on brand names).
David