PACIFIC CREST TRAIL GEAR
Here is a link to my LighterPack, which is a tool that a lot of thru hikers use to keep track/weigh all their gear. Everything I’m bringing at the beginning of the PCT is listed on here, as well as below. It’s a little heavy to start, but I figure I will likely start sending stuff home that I don’t end up using.
BIG THREE (TENT, PACK, SLEEP SYSTEM)
Tent: Zpacks Duplex
Sleeping Bag: Enlightened Equipment Revelation 10-degree
Pad: Therm-a-rest NeoAir XLite (Regular), plus I use the Gossamer Gear Thinlight Pad as added protection
Pillow: Sea to Summit Aeros (might ditch this)
Groundsheet: ZPack Duplex Groundsheet (might ditch this, but holding onto it for now for cowboy camping / added protection)
Tent Stakes: MSR Groundhog Stakes (for tent) and Zpacks 6" Ultralight Stakes (for groundsheet)
CLOTHING (CARRIED)
Fleece: Melanzana Microgrid Hoodie
Sleep Socks: Merino Wool / Possumdown Blend Socks
Beanie: Knit by my incredible sister!
Spare Underwear/Bra: Ex Officio Give N Go Bikini and Ex Officio Give N Go Crossover Bra
Spare Socks: Darn Tough Crew Socks
Sleep Shirt: REI Wool Long Sleeve
Sleep Pants: Icebreaker Wool Leggings
Sandals/Camp Shoes: Xero Z-Trek Sandals (might ditch these as well, but for now, having something to wear at camp other than my trail runners sounds nice)
CLOTHING (WORN)
Shirt: Patagonia Capilene Sun Hoody
Shorts: Patagonia Stider Shorts
Underwear/Bra: Ex Officio Give N Go Bikini and Ex Officio Give N Go Crossover Bra
Footwear: Altra Lone Peaks Trail Runners and Superfeet Trailblazer Inserts
Socks: Darn Tough Crew Socks
Sunglasses: Fake Ray-Bans (cuz I’m not trying to break/lose nice sunglasses
Sunglasses Holders: Croakies
RAIN GEAR / SUN GEAR
Raincoat: Outdoor Research Women's Helium
Rain Pants: Montbell Versalite Pants
Pack Cover: ULA Rain Pack Cover
Hiking Umbrella: Gossamer Gear Lightrek Hiking Umbrella
COOKWARE
Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket2 Stove
Pot: Toaks 750ml Pot
Spork: Toaks Titanium Spork
Light: Bic Lighter (I like to use the clear ones)
Pot Koozie: Homemade (shoutout to Dixie for the DIY video)
Kitchen Towel: Pack Towel (Face)
WATER FILTRATION
Water Filter: Sawyer Squeeze
Water Bag: 2-Liter CNOC Bag (for collecting / storing water)
4 x 1-Liter Smartwater Bottles w/ Sport Cap
TOILETRIES / HYGIENE
Dr. Bronner’s Travel Soap
Travel Toothpaste / Floss
Toothbrush
Sunscreen
Mini Lotion
Chapstick
FIRST AID / PROTECTION
Mini First Aid Kit (Includes bandaids, Lukotape, gauze, tape, Tylenol, Imodium, Claritin, Zyrtec)
ELECTRONICS
Satellite Communicator: Garmin InReach Mini
External Battery: Anker Portable Charger 20000mAh
Gimbal: DJI OM Phone Gimbal
Mic: Shure Mic
Headlamp: Nitecore Headlamp
Mini Lantern: Lander Cairn Mini Lantern
Phone: iPhone 13 Pro
Phone Case: Lifeproof Case
WRITING / PAINTING
Journal: Karst Waterproof Pocket Journal
Watercolor Set: Art Toolkit Case and Daniel Smith Watercolors
Watercolor Postcards: Individually cut from Arches 140 hot press paper. Carry ~15 at a time
Pen + Pencil
MISCELLANEOUS
Fanny Pack: High Tail Designs 1.5 Liter
Water Bottle Holder: Gossamer Gear Bottle Rocket
Pack Liner: Gossamer Gear Pack Liner
Maps: NatGeo Paper Maps (carry 1-2 at a time)
Trowel: The Tent Lab Deuce
Trekking Poles: Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork (carried, and used as tent poles)
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