Today's episode hits on some subjects that are often top of mind for thru-hikers and those curious about the undertaking. They are: food, how hikers' bodies change over the course of their hike, and gear. We learn more about hiker hunger, the "eat anything and everything and still lose weight diet", and what gear they've sent home. Lastly, we get an emotional goodbye from one of our correspondents- as the injuries have piled up and become too much to bear.