My PCT Thru Hike Gear List 2024
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- Here is a run through my entire Gear for the Pacific Crest Trail Thru hike attempt
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Hi Julianne, good video. Think you are well prepared. Only thing I can think of is sunscreen. I know you're wearing a sunhoodie but you'll need it for your face, hands, and legs - even in the Sierra Mtn. That snow can magnify the effect of the sun. Looking forward to your hike. Take care, stay safe. See you next video.
Thanks for the tips!
Great video as always! Can’t wait to follow you again! 💙 Little Bear and I are cheering you on!
Yay! Thank you!
Your experience from the AT means that you know what works for you by way of kit.
The sandals tucked in an outside pocket is much better than Crocs slapping around. I hate having anything swinging around my pack.
Not a fan of Crocs so yay for the Tevas.
Yes indeed
Good gear and video. The little knife should have a nail file in it. Its tweezers should be good enough for ticks and splinters. Please carry a large SOL Heetsheet emergency blanket. In the desert you can put it shiny side up to shade you from the sun. This could be a temporary shelter or over your tent to keep it cooler. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick
Thanks for the tips
A hat with a big brim will keep more sun off you. A compass works when you phone is lost or dead battery. Good Hike :)
Yes i forgot my hat in this video
@@hikingdancer I am thinking of a hat with a brim all around. The first bit of the trail to Mountains has vary little shade not like the green tunnel . :0)
@@zzlee6411nah if the brim is in the back it headbutts against your pack! Try one with the cloth on the back like OR
Love to see this! Needed some gear inspiration for my PCT 2024 too and this video was perfect 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Another awesome video. Thank you. I'm getting excited about your journey and watching
Yay! Thank you!
Even if you don't use it all the time, shock cord can be really handy if you want to dry things while you hike. Not to mention it looks cool and will make your pack stand out from all the similar packs you might run into on the trail. You're going to have a great time! I'll miss the first part of your hike since I'll be hitting the AZT this spring, but I suspect I'll be diving in and catching up on your adventure once I get home. Have fun! Almost trail time!
Absolutely! Don’t get rid of it. It is worth carrying.
Ok good point
Excited to follow
Thank you
Perfectly thought out due to your experience. I didn’t know an ice axe was necessary. Sounds dangerous. Great informative video. Thank you.
Def need it depending on snow pack in 2023 and when u go into sierras
Rain pants fore when it rains and glass-aid down snow slopes. :)
It sure
I am excited for you!!!
I’m so ready
Road Runner you look quite fit, pack filled & ready to hike. Good luck, I will be following you. 😊
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video. I am so impressed how small everything packs down in that pack. Don't forget sunscreen, and put it on your hands. I did an 8 day hike that was very exposed and sunny and, while my sun hoodie worked great, I got a very weird dark tan on the backs of my hands! It looked so strange.
All looks great! I watched you all the Appalachian Trail. Consider foam on back panel, sun lotion and insect spray. Excited to see you start!
Great video. Your gear loadout looks fantastic.
Thank you kindly!
I'm thruhiking the PCT this year also!!!! Let's go!!!! River Crozinnn!! 💚👣
Love it!!
I'm Hiking the PCT this year too! Starting NOBO mid April. Glad to see my baseweight is also not sub 10 lbs. lol! I got all this UL gear, but my weight is definitely of a luxurious amount hahaha. Happy Hiking. Maybe see you out on the trail!
Great video. I hope to see you out there. I'll be on the PCT leaving in early march.
Oh awesome. Hope to see you
love the shock cord color. Been thinking about doing that as well. I like the mountain Hardware Air mesh hoodie.
Thanks
Excited for your PCT hike!!!! - Chica
I can’t wait. Was nice staying with you guys
Nice. I think you’ll appreciate the pants in buggy areas. I bought a Sky Goat hoodie and LOVE IT. I live out here near Yosemite.
Very cool!
Go for the senchi hoodie, you can layer under your rain jacket if its windy and its lighter than your other fleece.
You're all set! That's a pretty good base weight, even for the Sierra. Fingers crossed, it's a good year for water, and you won't have to weigh yourself down with all 6 liters full too often! But capacity is good to have, especially in the desert.
Very right
Love the Darn Tough bear socks. Those are my favorite. :) I wear mine whenever I want to feel as powerful as a bear!
They are super cute and I’m excited to wear them
Thanks for the video view of your load-out, that's a strong gear set to begin the PCT. It's always interesting to see how people change hear during their hike, please let us know when you introduce or retire a piece of gear.
You bet
Awesome load out. I hate the spork, ended up switching to just a spoon and I love my Frogg Toggs! 😂 Happy trails! 🫡
Yeah my frogg toggs were not the usual version
Looking forward to great videos. Thoughts from being in SW and Middle East deserts. Hat and Hoodie are great. Better if paired with sun umbrella. We use Hyperlite with slits (7 oz) and hands free pack attachments. Walking in your own 15 degree shade lets you sweat less and carry less water or go further on your water supply. Instant shade if you need to sit down. Desert temperature swing from mid day to night can be more than 50 degrees. Can be shocking. Sweat not noticeable like living in Florida. White powder on face is heavy sweat. Salt tablets or electrolytes are useful. Rain wrap/kilt/skirt useful as rain, wind and cold shield for less than 3 oz. One step at a time. Hang tough!
Thanks for the tips
Also, you don’t need that many clothing layers as you have a 10F quilt. Last year on the PCT, I had a 40F quilt and sent my down jacket home at Mount Laguna as my Frogg Toggs rain jacket and wind jacket were warm enough. Unless you are leaving in early March.
Good to know!
Ha ha I lost my tiny knife like yours to the TSA as well in July when I flew out to do the TRT. It was my fault for forgetting that it was in my carry on gear/pack. Oh well. lol. Safe travels!
It’s easy to forget
Look forward to your PCT thru hike, didn't find you on the AT till near the end of the trail.
Glad you can come along this time
Forgot to mention that we are almost at 100 percent snowpack, so if you are starting in April, you will mostly likely need to carry your ice axe and microspikes up San Jacinto. I carried the spikes last year from Lake Morena. Keep checking the San Jacinto Trail Report - Jon is amazing!!!
Good tip! Thanks
very nice pack load as a prescription glasses wearer I usually buy the 5 dollar grandpa overglasses at the gas station if i lose them I'm not out a ton of money ! best of luck maybe we will cross paths 🙂
Could be another big snow year on the West Coast maybe some snow shoes. It's very tiring to post hole up to your waist, I've seen it happen on the PCT. Good luck, I'll follow you every step of the way.
I’m following the weather to see what I’ll need to bring and when to bring it
You will probably be wearing the sun hoodie in Northern California and Oregon The PCT is much sunnier than the AT and tends to have a little less cover you will find yourself in a lot of Burn areas. 🌞
Ok
Well equipped but we know you will make some changes along the way.
🥾🥾🥾
a lot of changes 😊
Very true
Awesome video. I wish you the best of luck on the PCT.
Thank you!
Thanks so much for video! I will also be hiking =) can i ask where you got the shock cord?
I got that on amazon
Salut. Merci pour le partage 🇧🇪
Hiiii
Hi Juliane, just a suggestion from a winter hiker in ADK’s and Whites. The exos spikes are for slippery parking lots and flat ground. You need something much more aggressive like the Hillsound trail crampons, which are more aggressive than micro spikes. Some type of mitten also to keep your fingers close together and some hand warmers. I’m getting excited for your hike, it’s gonna be great!
You really think I need crampons?
It’s really going to depend on the snowpack and how comfortable you are on steep snowy slopes. You will definitely be able to move more efficiently with less fatigue with solid traction. You won’t need a full mountaineering crampon, but a hiking crampon that will fit on your Salomon’s. At a minimum you should have micro spikes that have spikes at least 1/4 inch long. Sarah from The Blazing Bakers found out fast in the San Juan’s when she had a close call at the top of a snowy slope, that the Exos Spikes were not sufficient.
This is true, she had to go back down the mountain to get proper spikes. Though I think he means San Jacinto.
Ice ax !?😮 Go get em Juju! 😊❤
Woot woot
Depending on this year's snow levels and when you start you should consider getting you Ice Axe (and/or micro spikes) before Idyllwild. Some potentially bad sections the last day before Idyllwild and the day after.
Yes indeed
Hi, from Palm Coast 👋
Hello there!
Looks like you have got yourself set up nicely for the PCT. Question, is the cord on the headlamp reflective? Thanks for sharing.
I don’t think it is
Hello Julianna from my experience you'll need to carry your Micro spikes with you. And the black flys are horrible so carry something for that. They were eating hikers alive out there. Happy trails and great gear list.
Thank you
I'll say the same thing now as I said just prior to your AT hike. There is no doubt you'll finish. I see it in you already. Determination.
I'm in the SF bay area. When your hike gets north of Whitney and South of Shasta , I can be ready to assist if you need it. I'll PM you my number once you get started.
90% there on gear. You need a spare water filter just in case, spare washers are good but clean water is #1. It’s very little weight. A small but sharp knife where you can easily get to it on the outside seems missing. PCT not much rain? This year is very wet all over the PNW and CA. A small compass,and/or GPS (which I don’t see). Sunscreen, insect repellent are good low weight ideas. Some mild painkillers like Advil or Tylenol for cramps or soreness the first few days along with the Neosporin cream. Something such as vet wrap or elastic bandage to wrap a sprain or add support (your knee for example). Did I see paracord to hang the barrel? Are the headlamp and Garmin rechargeable from the power bank? Foot first aid for blisters as you will need a 2nd pair of new shoes before you finish. Spare socks or liners a good idea as well as spare strings for the shoes. Stuff breaks out there, including your body and little things can be a big deal when you are 100 miles from a town.
Tganks
Lukotape: I learned not to wrap Lukotape around my trekking pole during a cold winter hike because the cold will freeze the tape to your pole and won't unwrap when you need it. Instead it will just rip appart while trying to remove a piece. So I like that you put your Lukotape inside your pack because it stays warmer and able to use. A side note: Long power cables lose more power than a shorter cable, per the electronics guy I consult with for such things. Power "leaches" out through the covering on the long cable, before the power ever gets to the item you're attempting to charge. So it's better to carry the shortest cable you can manage.
I’ve learned the same exact thing lol
Very interesting! What food will you take?
Not sure yet
Go get. Cheering you on. Zip lock bag and a zip lock bag , two more zip lock bag 😂. Sorry couldn’t help myself. 🐻🥾
All good
If you’re going NOBO you don’t need the bug net until the sierras! You will need microspikes or crampons around San Jacinto
Thanks
Id add a same amount of sports tape/hockey tape to the ice axe looks slippery
Thank you
goodluck with plantar fasciatis with the salomon speedcrosses. they are great hiking and running shoes , dont get me wrong but for thru hiking , u'll realize very quickly the cushioning sucks for that kind of a job
I’ve used them for thru hiking. The lone peaks gave me plantar fasciitis. Thanks for the good luck though
I have some kind of a silly question, how do you travel with that axe, pocket knife, neck knife, fuel, etc? Do you flight with your pack as checked luggage? If so, do you put your pack inside another bag or how’s the airport process to protect your pack and it’s content? Excuse my ignorance. I have always wondered this and never been able to find a video that talks about the air traveling process with a hiking pack.
Sending love ❤
How much weight do you think will be added with food?
I will get you a bear spray from Cabela's if you want one. It must be shipped ground. I can ship it to your house or somewhere near trail. If you don't want it until later on the trail, I could ship to your TRT driver/trail angel.
Thank you John
What type of material are your hiking pants?
I see you are using the Garmin messenger?? How are you liking it say compared to an in reach mini?
I don’t have an inreach and can’t compare. But I really like my messenger
Thank you for answering ❤
How do you like the hyperlite unbound so far?
I like it a bunch
What’s your start date? ..Looking forward to meeting you when you get to Idyllwild .. Maybe we can share a hamburger at Paradise Valley Cafe
Beginning of April
On the PCT 😊don’t touch purple flowers, gives like poison ivy rash… avoid this flower
I’ve heard about them
How much have you used leukotape? I’ve heard some hikers say it peels skin away when they take it off.
I’ve used it. It stays on pretty strong but I’ve never had it rip my skin off.
I have noticed some hikers use the Leukotape directly overtop of a developing or developed blister. In that case it will likely take your loose skin with it when you peel it off. I instead use a piece of Telfa pad overtop of the blister with the Leukotape over it. That approach works great!
@@wanttogo1958 this is really a useful tip; thanks a lot for your comment.
can you tell how much fuel is in your lighter....i use a transparent version this makes sure i KNOW how much fuel there is wish they would do this for the stove fuel too.
No I get a new one, that way I’ll know I have enough
When will you talk about your invention? 🤪
Not sure
Why do you need a permit???
It’s required for this trail
How you doing?😊 Where is your cap you wore on the AT? You'll feel naked😂... I'll help you carry your load in prayers and positivity.
Yes I forgot my hat
Dear Americans, please start using the term 'bum bag' for your waist packs. The term you currently use is rather unfortunate in the British Isles.
Lol
Every video on the pct will get an annoying person correcting your saying “Sierras”. There’s no “s”, it’s the Sierra Nevada, and there’s no plural. It’s just Spanish for a snowy mountain range. The “Sierra”. Not sierras. You’ve been warned. These annoying people exist.
lol or perhaps the online police
I'm starting to like you. Just starting...😅
Wheeew 😅