Yeah it would defiantly be worth it I went from the bottom of MD to part way through PA. And those tablets were my biggest regret. I'd also recommend some mosquito mesh. Also a can of sterno or something like it. Dont use it to cook if possible but to help start fires. A little on a stick with a lighter will save you allot of work. Its still good to know how to start a fire without a lighter and stuff to tho.