We're (wife & i) thinking about giving our 35 old son a trek on AT for x-mas. He camps but not an expert. He's a loner. Is physically fit. Any suggestions??

Let him go. He will figure it out.

Well the money needed for supplies and the trip makes a nice gift.

What? A person hikes the AT (or anywhere else in the world) using their endurance, determination, will, etc.; it is not a commodity that can be purchased or, "Given."

Be sure to pack snd USE INSECT REPELLANT EVERY DAY. AT area has multiple documented cases of Tick diseases, LYME disease, GIARDIA

They are probably offering to pay his bills while he is hiking, that would be a wonderful gift! 😊