Ultralight Backpacking on the Allegheny Front Trail - Pennsylvania - Backpacking Adventure

With fall almost over, we decided to hit up the Allegheny Front Trail in Pennsylvania for some rocky trails, mud, and "pretty good views". (You have to watch in order to get that) Great group of guys on this backpacking trip: Chris AKA "Dr. Dyneema" (owner and mastermind behind LiteAF), "Frozen" (Outdoor Adventures), Gary "Shorts" (HiketheHike), "Hound" (somehow always in the lead), "MilesToGO" (one of the nicest hikers I've ever met), Jackson aka "ChooChoo" (my son), and Scott aka "Briar" (yours truly). Being late fall, temps were perfect, with daytime highs in the mid 40's and night time temps dropping into the lower 20's. I was pleasantly surprised with the varied terrain and the overall condition of this trail. Big props to the guys and gals who maintain this trail! I would highly recommend this trail to an experienced backpacker as well as someone looking to get their feet wet!
You'll find that funny once you hike the trail!
Hike Info:
Mileage: 42 miles
Length of trip: 3 Days
Time of year: First week of November
Start and Finish: PA 504/Tram Rd. Trail head
Established Campsites: Plentiful
Water: Plentiful (DO NOT drink from "Red" Moshannon Creek)
Food Storage Used: Bear Bag
Water Crossings: Several small - some bridges and wet muddy sections
GPS Signal: Yes
Cell Service: Not reliable. Spotty to none
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BACKPACKS
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SLEEP SYSTEM
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RAIN GEAR
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KITCHEN
BRS-3000T Ultralight titanium Stove:
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Altra Lone Peak 4 Trailrunners:
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