The Plan: Get off work at 5 pm, meet up with the guys, and book it to the Amilicola Lodge that’s 7.5 hours away, putting us there at around 1 am. Then wake up early eat breakfast and hit the trail.  Hike 50 miles over 5 days and drive back.A super simple plan.  Easy peasy. 10 Days untill the hike. I laid out all my gear on my dining room table. What do I need to keep, what can I get rid of? What are essentials and what can I leave? The first time I hiked the Appalachian Trail my pack was close to 42lbs with food and water. It…