What I’m Bringing on my PCT Thru Hike 2023

[@BoofSquank]

Damn something about your attitude is infectiously positive, good luck out there and happy hiking!

[@TRISEKT]

yeah hah I love this dudes energy!

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Antonio! Life is beautiful but I’ll take all the luck I can get. Happy hiking 🤙

[@smlworld3014]

Yup yup. I thru hiked AT in 2018 and someone told me the most important piece of gear that you can carry is right between your ears. I live in NorCal near dunsmuir. If you need anything when you get up here hit me up. Hot shower place to stay anything. Be safe and happy trails!!

[@huckwashere]

You are awesome SMLworld. 🤙 thank you and happy hiking!

[@woodchip2782]

You’re a nice dude, man! I think I’ll stick with you. Have a nice trail!👍🏻

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Wood Chip! I appreciate it 🤙

[@mattbiseniusHikingBizz]

When you make it to Cascade Locks Oregon and are there for the PCT Days there is a Darn Tough booth where you can exchange your Darn Tough socks that have holes in them !

[@huckwashere]

Awesome intel Matt, thank you! I’m pretty sure I’ll have a hole-some pair for them by then. 🤙

[@marklitz2438]

Love your laid back approach brother !! Have fun with your hike !!
SkidMark

[@huckwashere]

Much appreciated SkidMark! Thanks man and happy hiking

[@Jedwoods]

Oh man, I can hear the enthusiasm in your voice; I will subscribe.

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Jed!

[@GoodkatNW]

You can definitely carry a 20,000mAH battery pack with you on the plane (the maximum allowed is 27,000mAH or 100wH). I've carried my 20k with me (alongside laptop battery etc) on 6-7 flights last year alone

[@jennifermiddleton8713]

I've brought mine on multiple airplanes also

[@huckwashere]

I appreciate the tip. I was mistaken about the battery packs. Thank you Joel!

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Jennifer! I appreciate the comment.

[@kristenmcmullin2728]

Came to find someone to follow along the PCT with (virtually this time), subscribed for your amazing attitude and knowledge. I am excited to see the trail conditions this year, when I started following PCT hikers there were droughts and crazy heat dangers... what a difference. Be safe out there Huck, hope to see you in Oregon :)

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Kristen. I hope you enjoy the videos. Every year has its own challenges that’s for sure. Although the snows and floods are raging right now, I’m sure there’ll be some sizzling heat in my future too haha. I welcome it all 🤙 Happy hiking!

[@trashtierfps6100]

Be safe with the snowfall this year I just did a trip to the alpine lakes in the pnw this weekend and some of the river crossings are downright dangerous

[@andymytys]

Pretty tasty cold-soak meals? Can’t wait for you to post a video on that.

[@huckwashere]

Hiya Andrew. I will have to feature some of the culinary delights I soak along the way. I’ll be honest tho - a hungry hiker is a poor judge of food. I’ve seen a grown man slurp rain soaked instant oatmeal out of his dirty bear bag one rainy morning after discovering it leaked in the top and was holding water on the bottom. Calories are calories tho. Thanks for the comment.

[@Fish_finder.]

Love that Ice Age Trail patch!!!!🎉

[@huckwashere]

Gotta love that Trail!

[@Anna-kn5lj]

watched this with a smile on my face all the way through ~ you seem like such a positive, happy person! have fun on the PCT! 🌲🌄✨ /anna from sweden

[@huckwashere]

Thank you! Will do Anna 🤙

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Courtney Eve White on the PCT you will enjoy. It's like a mini movie.

[@huckwashere]

I will have to check that out. Thank you Patty

[@ClintHollingsworth]

Have a great hike!

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Clint

[@danielfinney4530]

Happy hiking , cant wait to enjoy your adventures , dont forget the honey buns!!

[@huckwashere]

Thank you! Will do! 😁

[@sandralauzon9416]

Wishing you happy trails! Thank you for sharing.

[@pilgrimtiger2023]

Thanks Huck. Enjoyed the video.

[@bigchief4044]

Dude is a vibe.

[@BreeStraussPhoto3]

Your attitude is infectious ❤ I set a personal goal this year to someday hike the PCT! Watching your journey is building my momentum. May you receive all you need On your thru hike 🎉

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Stay safe. Looking forward to this and some great area info and some magnificent photos of yours. Your the King of that stuff . Hopefully you will find some folks to hook up with. That trail scares me. Stay safe.💕👍

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Patty. Plenty of folks along this trail. One thing hikers do I well is look out for each other. No fear, my dear, my time to start is almost here.

[@BarnCatGary]

HUCK!!! So glad to see you are hiking the PCT! Your videos are so inspiring. Happy Trails

[@huckwashere]

Hiya GR, thank you. Glad you like them!

[@math1351]

Thanks for sharing, have fun!

[@huckwashere]

Will do Math! Thanks for watching

[@nelsondln]

I'm from Wisconsin as well, I'll see ya out there!

[@huckwashere]

Nice! Happy hiking 🤙

[@sundance7724]

As a fellow Wisconsinite, you may enjoy his videos from last years Ice Age Trail hike. :)

[@loisfreeberg-hagen616]

Happy to have discovered your channel. As a fellow Wisconsin person I will look forward to your adventures away from the 'cheese state' and trekking through 'sunny' California :)

[@sundance7724]

As a fellow Wisconsinite, you may enjoy his videos from last years Ice Age Trail hike. :)

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Lois. I hope you up enjoy!

[@greendalebreyers5795]

Lilly Leaps Logs (and family) can't wait to follow along with your next journey!

[@huckwashere]

Thank you GreenDale Breyers! And Happy Hiking Lilly Leaps Logs!

[@wyattthies429]

[@huckwashere]

🤙

[@estefangarcia2824]

The gnats in laguna will be thwarted by that headnet! Looking foward to the hike, good luck -Deerman

[@huckwashere]

Thank you for the intel Deerman! I’m pleased to hear that the Southern California Eye-Seeks haven’t yet been able to breech a good old fashioned headset. Happy hiking

[@tomsoares2085]

Thanks😊 20:31

[@marilynsikes4726]

American Airlines allows anker battery and all electronic ( carry on)--Good to know about the square hole on the spade, I did. to know that. :)

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Marilyn. I was mistaken about the battery packs. Happy hiking!

[@noahvsolis]

Get it brother!

[@GeraldRinglund-zg3hg]

Get after it Huck. Can't wait to hear more. This is Jerry....your WU buddy from Walgreens.

[@huckwashere]

Heya Jerry! I’m on it 🤙 thanks man. Can’t wait to share more once the journey begins.

[@markdick5574]

Great video! Thanks

[@patrickmolzahn9380]

Huck; thx for your IAT zoom presentation tonight. Coming to you from a few miles south of your home. Be safe on the PCT. My son thru-hiked in 2017. I joined him for the Sierras in late June/early July. 2017 was a heavy snow year, but nothing compared to this year. The snow was tough to hike thru and river crossings were crazy (2 people drowned that summer). I doubt anyone will get thru this year untill late July at the earliest. Be prepared to flip flop!

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Patrick. The Ice Age Trail event was truly my pleasure - what a trail that is! I really appreciate the advice on the pct too. I’m just gonna take it as it is when I get there, one day at a time. Unhurried forward progress is my style, free to adapt and overcome. Happy hiking

[@michaellacroix2315]

Glad i found you. I'm a little behind, but will catch up soon. Blessings to you and safe travels. I am excited about your journey. I am new to this at 62, started a couple years ago. I live by the PCT in Lake Hughes and have been training and getting in shape.

[@martindolog2]

Huck, I wish you all the best on your PCT and life.

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Martin! I got a feeling I’m gonna need all the luck I can get on this years trail.

[@ssdv8r765]

You can't put in your checked luggage lithium ion battery packs but you can have them in your carry on. I flown many times with an Anker 26,000 mah battery pack with my carry on or personal item. You can double check with your local airline to double check.

[@huckwashere]

Really appreciate the tip SSDV8R. I checked and I was mistaken your advice is spot on! Thank you

[@janicsuhran]

i love your positivity :D nice video dude

[@mkultrahikes]

Just subbed! Looking forward to watching your hike! You got a great attitude. Sweet PCT Darn toughs. Dig the beard yo.

[@huckwashere]

Thanks MK Ultra! Happy hiking 🤙

[@eh-lo2do]

You're giving so much positive energy, greeting from Egypt wish you all the best brother

[@huckwashere]

I appreciate that! Thank you e h

[@TimmysWorld-te8lp]

Great video my friend! Kinda has that laid back Bob Ross vibe 😋

[@huckwashere]

Haha Thank you TimmysWorld! 🤙

[@nedanother9382]

Huck that is one solid kit. About the only thing better than your gear is your attitude towards it all. Great call to bring all your gear from the start - don't be fooled at all by the term "desert" It's cold and wet and in many places full of snow....unfortunately thats all in San Diego county. This has been the crapiest winter in over 20 years - no end of rain in sight. On the very bright side, there should be plenty of water for you.
You're about ready to start - I'm here in San Diego. If I can be of some assistance with logistics ...Airport pickup, REI stop, drop off ,drink whatever, I'd be happy to help you get a good start.
cheers
Greg

[@huckwashere]

Awesome Greg, thank you! I think I have things arranged for the most part. Will definitely reach out if I can. You sir are most magical, and it would be a pleasure to meet you! 🤙

[@arronvalleen6750]

Looking forward to following along for your next adventure.

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Arron!

[@elkhound25]

looking forward to seeing your hike.

[@huckwashere]

Thank you elkhound25!

[@matthewoconnor1621]

Enjoy the PCT Huck 🙌 Going to watch your AT playlist now 🙏

[@huckwashere]

Will do Matthew, thank you very much. Hope you enjoy

[@andymytys]

That old-school Garcia bear canister weighs a ton and doesn’t hold a lot.
You can rent a Bearikade Weekender which will hold more and save you almost a pound.
You could also save weight buy buying a BearVault 500, the cost of which would probably be less than renting the Bearikade, but it would only save a couple of ounces.
Beat bet is probably the BearVault. So much snow in the Sierra this year that the extra 85 cu-in capacity will be a welcomed addition. Your Garcia also has a weird shape that doesn’t help in making the most of its volume, IMO.

[@huckwashere]

I truly appreciate the advice Andrew. Although I dislike my Garcia, I already own and know it. The other options might prove to be better choices. Way I see it tho I’ve got about 700 miles to decide. The shape of the Garcia is to avoid giving a bear (and hiker) a good grasp on it I think haha. Thanks for the input!

[@tinabeaver]

You'll do great! I cold soak and love the ease of it; leaves more time for walking. I am on my 4th season, maybe I'll see you out there. I'll be going SOBO; Dunsmuir to Donner Pass. Have a good time and hike your own hike~
-Side Step

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Side-Step! Happy Hiking

[@grantlong5540]

Have an awesome walk mate!

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Grant, will do! Can’t wait to share this journey.

[@DartmoorPaul]

Hi Huck. So glad I clicked on your video. I’m really interested in doing the PCT and I’m from the UK so your insight into gear you take on your travels is really useful. Plus your enthusiasm for hiking & cheerful personality is wonderful and really inspiring❤ I’m looking forward to following your journey but also checking out your other videos. Thank you for putting these together for us to watch😊

[@huckwashere]

Hi DarmoorPaul. Thank you so much for the comment. I found the only thing better than hiking these long trails is getting to share the beauty and adventure with others thru my videos. Happy hiking my friend!

[@silverpaddles2905]

Can't wait to follow along on your PCT adventure! Stay safe out there Huck!

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Silver Paddles! Happy paddling 🤙

[@SpaceTravel1776]

You got this. See you at the Canadian PCT terminus, brother!

[@huckwashere]

🤙Happy hiking Spacetravel! See you out there

[@bethanylacerda8871]

Looking forward to watching your journey

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Bethany!

[@gaylewalker4239]

You have a really cool attitude. Good luck on your journey. Keep trekking. 😀

[@huckwashere]

Thank you! Will do Gayle. Happy hiking

[@donweber2937]

Good luck can't wait for all the updates

[@huckwashere]

Hiya Don. Thanks man 🤙

[@troygarris6231]

Glad I caught your Ice Age Q&A last night. Excited to follow your PCT hike. Good luck, man! -Troy

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Troy, it was awesome to see you there! Good luck on your upcoming hike man 🤙 Happy hiking

[@troygarris6231]

Guess you're gonna need 3 new tattoos when you make it back to WI.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Great video man. Love the obvious attachment to your gear! Have fun out there! 👊

[@huckwashere]

Thank you sir. I don’t have much but I sure love the little I have. It isn’t fancy but allows me to hike and live quite comfortably - and what can be better than that? Happy hiking The Ultralight Mindset 🤙

[@stevetucker9181]

Just found you Huck. Looking forward to following your adventure and hope to buy you a cinnamon roll at the Stehekin Bakery in September. Good luck, Tour friend Tick Tocknn

[@nealmolder1900]

Hey Huck! great Video! I'm struck by the sincerity in your voice. !!! I'm from Canada just east of the GDT. you know what you should do is just keep on heading north! and do the GDT instead of stopping. of Course way more planning. and you need your body to cooperate of course. GDT is growing every year. and has had some changes to make it even more beautiful!

[@huckwashere]

Hiya Neal. I love that idea! One day at a time, but I got me passport and if I can get there before the mountain’s autumn snows start to fly I just might have to walk on a wee bit further haha. Thank you Sir!

[@labbbgbar5639]

Good luck to you Huck! Can't wait for your very first step! Gonna be a trip man!

[@huckwashere]

🍻 cheers BearKat

[@JonathanRobinson11]

Nice video. Safe travels.

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Jonathan, will do!

[@timothybryant649]

You may want to check with TSA, but I believe you can carry your battery pack on board with you as catty on. You just can’t put them in the cargo hold.

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Timothy. I was mistaken. I think I can bring the battery in my carry on - just not in checked bag. Appreciate your tip!

[@Johnjds]

Best wishes. Missed your start date, when you going? Be smart, it’s not a normal year, Big Bear Lake and Wrightwood areas got 40 and 30 new inches of snow in the past 24 hours. HMU around mile 450 if you need anything. Agua Dulce local here.

[@huckwashere]

Thank you John! My start day is April 1. It’s gonna be a wild year on the pct that’s for sure. Probably take a bit to get up there but id love to say hi when I do. In the meanwhile stay safe in all this weather!

[@kellycarlen9605]

Best wishes and stay safe out there! Your beard game is strong brother.

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Kelly

[@HitTheTrailJack]

youre crazy for that thin mat haha much respect maybe it is where its at but I enjoy my inflatable pads, such good energy brother cant wait to see you hike this thing

[@HitTheTrailJack]

I recognize that floppy hat! you a vet?

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Hit the trail Jack! I don’t understand that little mat of mine either. My brother laughs at me all the time about that thing -but man I sleep so well on it 😁.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

@@huckwashere hey if it aint broke dont fix it! whatever works!

[@huckwashere]

No, I am not. I have a good number of family and friends that are, and I’m truly grateful to all those who have chosen to serve this incredible country.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

@@huckwashere for sure just curious! those hats are clutch for the sun though!

[@acma200]

Good luck with a very snowy trail! I hope you stay safe with the potentially highly sketchy fordings.

[@huckwashere]

Thank you acma200! I’ve had a great deal of experience fording rivers and I feel they’re the most dangerous part of any thru-hike. A little patience and creative thinking goes a long way in avoiding the dangers of river crossings. I plan to take my time and stay safe out there.

[@acma200]

@@huckwashere Certainly! I avoided snow basically altogether during my thru-hike of the AT last year, but I still managed to run into a few somewhat sketchy water crossings up in Maine. Definitely a bigger deal than lightning, wildlife, or any other trail condition.

[@hunterwearmouth5280]

I take that same type charging pack in my carry-on all the time. Mine is 25000. No problems yet multiple airlines!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Best of luck! Awesome choices for gear. New follower here. Crow✌️

[@huckwashere]

Awesome! Thank you Crow 🤙

[@ciscokid1999]

Nice vlog bro, good luck rooting for you and subscribed!

[@huckwashere]

Thanks cisscokid. Appreciate it!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Good luck on your pct journey this year!

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Huck! 😁happy hiking

[@haroldsams-hs]

ive been using some stuff called "tear-aid type A" is fantastic for patching, you may have heard of it, anyways thanks for the gear video and best of luck on your pct hike

[@huckwashere]

I don’t know it but I’m gonna try and find it before I hit the trail. Thanks for the tip Harold. Happy hiking

[@haroldsams-hs]

@@huckwashere you're very welcome. I got it from amazon, it works great patching those cnoc bags, im sure it will work great on sleep pads and tents too, i've not had to patch any of that gear yet, but im confident it will do the job

[@coffeeneone]

Huck! Somehow I lost track of your adventures after the AT… Anyway, I started seeing hikers on my feed again, and thought,… “hey, I wonder what Huck is up to?” So I looked and here we are ;) Anyway, so glad to see you on another adventure, and I’m looking forward to following you the whole way! Until next time… ☕️ ;)

[@coffeeneone]

P.S. what about the coffee? I see you are doing the cold soaking method… any cold brew coffee options? Not sure if survive without my coffee ☕️😉

[@huckwashere]

Hello Mike! It is so good to hear from you again. I still laugh when I think how we ran into each other down in Dahlonega - way back at the start of all this! I hope all is well with you sir and (if I remember correctly) Happy Birthday very soon my friend. 😁

[@huckwashere]

Although I do love good coffee in sivilized life - I find the freeze dried variety mixed with whatever temperature water in my water bottle to do the job in my wanderin life. It’s horrible, I know, but I have come to live it so haha! 🤙

[@coffeeneone]

@@huckwashere Thank you for the birthday wish! Yup, it’s just around the corner. Everything is going well, and I’m looking forward to following you (from the comfort of my patio and a cup of coffee ;) on your PCT adventure. Thanks again, and I’ll see you in the next one ;)

[@kennethangell1416]

Good luck

[@huckwashere]

Thank you Kenneth

[@CharmingGecko]

The pct is gonna be nucking futs with all the precipation we’ve gotten this year.

[@huckwashere]

Well said! Fantastically exciting trail ahead. Thanks Cloud

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Great personality and great gear bro!👍

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Corley Outdoors. Happy hiking 🤙

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

@@huckwashere you’re welcome

[@nonservitium]

Man, the snow pack is insane in the el dorados, and beyond. Good luck, homie. I subscribed, and I look forward to more. If you find yerself around del norte county, hit me up.

[@huckwashere]

Awesome chief 10beers! Thank you 🤙

[@claytonbond593]

Enjoy your pct

[@huckwashere]

Will do Clayton. Thanks!

[@mattbiseniusHikingBizz]

You sound like you know your stuff . I did the PCT in 2016 want to do it again . Good luck to you !

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Matt. Sounds like you should make it happen. Happy hiking!

[@she_walksthru]

See ya out on trail Huck!

[@huckwashere]

Thank you She Walks Thru! Happy hiking to you and I hope to see ya out there 🤙

[@billseay6399]

Hey Thanks for sharing brother keep on humping

[@huckwashere]

Yessir. Thank you Bill

[@JaredandTasha]

For the first 700 miles I would recommend leaving the ice ax and replacing your Katoola spikes with Hill Sound Trail crampons. Will save you weight and it is a happy medium between the two.

[@sugarstick6990]

What about the Desert Divide and Fuller Ridge etc.?

[@JaredandTasha]

@@sugarstick6990 i only mentioned this because it sounds like he has experience with snow. Ice Axe is good backup, but Fuller & Apache are fairly established footsteps - Hillsound Trail Crampons will give you plenty of grip with trekking poles. The Katoohla spikes break easily (& often), and don’t offer much grip for how much they weigh.

[@huckwashere]

Thank you both for the suggestions. I got a fair amount of experience in the snow but not much in the alpine passes. I’ve also heard of the Katoolas breaking hehe. I plan to take my time and am always open to swapping some gear depending on the conditions ahead of me. Appreciate the advice from both of you. Happy hiking!

[@sugarstick6990]

@@huckwashere Best of luck! A self-arrest tool could save your life if you tackle the Desert Divide. Any micro spikes will work on transitional areas with lots bare dirt and rocks. Use Katoolah KTS crampons for the serious stuff.

[@tysmith211]

For the algorithm 🎉

[@huckwashere]

Awesome Ty, thank you 🤙

[@canonbomb00]

Subbed. Good luck! You can fly with those battery banks, just in carry-on FYI

[@huckwashere]

Thanks for the tip Bryan! I was mistaken about the regulations. Appreciate the sub too 🤙

[@camapel]

Hey, huck not sure if you're on the trail yet or not but you can bring the battery banks on planes. They state no lithium but I think that's just for checked bags. I have never had a single issue bringing my Anker through.

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Cam Apel. I start April 1. I was mistaken about the battery packs on the planes - no checked bags but ok on carryon bags. I appreciate the comment. Happy hiking!

[@nathanielkatz6938]

I'm sure you will have a great time, I would recommend that you try a more significant spike of any kind, the exo spikes will not help you in deep spring slush, keep the axe or try a whippet pole.

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Nathaniel. I appreciate the advice. I’m gonna roll with the katoolas to start but am always open to swapping out gear to adapt to the trail conditions ahead of me.

[@CBne1997]

You might check to make sure that bear canister is approved for use in the Sierra. You can rent them in Kennedy Meadows.

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Micah! I’m pretty sure it’s approved but I’ve heard there’s better options (bigger/lighter) available. I’ve got the first 700 miles to decide on that tho. Happy hiking

[@elainewhitmore3383]

Yahoo!!! Let's gooooooooo!!! March 18th start date!!

[@huckwashere]

Yeah!! Getting close now wooot! Good luck and happy hiking Elaine 🤙

[@davef5916]

hey Huck, YT algo fed me your channel, you seems like a cool dude man. Thanksfor sharing your pack contents. I got some questions!
1. I'm super curious how anyone can ever sleep on those thin pads, what's your secret? or is it just practice? What temp would you use that pad down to before using the thermarest?
2. Any advice getting over lyme disease?
3. how often do you flush out your sawyer?
4. whats the best way to attach a water bottle to your belt?

[@huckwashere]

Hi Dave. Awesome questions. 1. Don’t know how but I just sleep best feeling the earth beneath me. As for the temps it’s the cold ground not the air temp that matters most with the thin pad. Frozen ground is just too sapping to sleep well. 2. Take each day as it is and smiling never hurts either 3. Every time with a squirt from a sport cap. 4. I have a holster type belt attachment holds a smart water sized bottle clipped on my hip strap right side.
Thanks for asking

[@Shockhikes]

Heads up the versa isn’t waterproof. Hiked in lots of rain with mine. Nothing a few ziplock bags can’t fix 😁

[@huckwashere]

Thanks for the tip Ian. It seems nothing is ever really waterproof haha. Ziplocks are a hikers friend indeed. 🤙

[@mattbiseniusHikingBizz]

You might think about some Dirty Girl gators the first 700 miles can be dusty if your wearing Trail Runners . Umbrella for the sun and the rain the sun will be brutal.Specifically Six Moon Designs Silver Shadow Carbon Ultralight Travel Umbrella - 6.8 oz - Also night hiking some through the desert, Find a friend to night hike with Mountain lion like to night hike too!
This is just some thoughts

[@sundance7724]

Pretty sure he has an umbrella he carries, at least he did on the AT in '21 and IAT in '22. I've tried to convince him to add something like the gators (though didn't think of those specifically), maybe your comment will help change his mind lol

[@huckwashere]

Appreciate it Matt. I don’t really use gators- just shake out the stones whenever it’s needed lol. My umbrella has finally died- and might get a fresh one along the way as it is a definite moral booster! Bound to find some folks to hike with on this trail as well - and I hope mountain lions don’t eat Huckleberries haha. Great advice man - Thank you!

[@shredhiker6209]

You can fly with the power bank in a carry on, just can’t have it in checked luggage.

[@huckwashere]

Thank you ShredHiker! I was mistaken about the battery packs. Happy hiking 🤙

[@chadwerning8452]

How many honey buns can you fit in the bear can?

[@huckwashere]

No matter how many I get in there it’s just never enough !

[@zachmiller7065]

Hey Huck! I was wondering what do you use for navigation? Maps? Or trail app and if so what ones ?! First time watching your videos and really do enjoy your energy and happy hiking !

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Zach. Mostly I use FarOut on my phone now but I like to carry paper maps of the trails I hike if I can get them. They often give the big picture better. Currently cobbling together the pct from the DeLorme gazetteers of CA lol.

[@aleceverhart]

Ditch the micro spikes and go straight for crampons.

[@TheMinuteman1964]

post a link to your Garmin so we can find you on the trail

[@huckwashere]

I dont actually have one of those Intentionally Lost. If I ever get one I definitely will do tho. Thanks.

[@andymytys]

Things missing? Sunscreen, Body Glide, Imodium, TP, and a pack liner?

[@huckwashere]

Very true Andrew. I didn’t fully cover the “consumables”. Sunscreen in the beginning, ziplocks, tp (or backwoods bidet sometimes), and such. Never used body glide or Imodium myself but a good choice for some folks. I’ve used a bunch of bag liners (nylofume and reg garbage bags) over the years - definitely worth having one at all times! Excellent comment man! Happy hiking 🤙

[@NickOutside]

Couple things to consider, right now people are reporting temps below freezing in the desert, this means cold soaking may not be an option (depends on when you start). Also, those spikes probably wont give you enough traction. Good luck!

[@huckwashere]

Daytime temps should allow for soaking as I start April. As for the spikes - I’ll start with them but am open to swapping out for different gear if needed along the trail. Thanks for the advice Nick and happy hiking 🤙

[@wandering_not_lost]

Nice video, sorry if I missed it but do you have any first aid items? Enjoy your walk.

[@andymytys]

Never been flagged by TSA for carrying on a 20100 mAh battery. It’s not like it’s lead-acid. If you can take a laptop with a battery on board, why not your battery pack?

[@huckwashere]

Thanks Andrew. I was mistaken about the battery packs. Seems they’re allowed in carry-on bags, not checked bags tho.

[@rayklahne7117]

I'm pretty certain you can carry-on the battery pack.

[@huckwashere]

Thanks for the comment Ray. Yes you can bring them in a carry on. I was mistaken.

[@leowolf9258]

How about Bear Spray?

[@huckwashere]

Great question Leo! I don’t feel it’s needed along this trail, and I’m comfortable without it - but that’s just my own opinion.

[@geokite]

I think your going to need bigger shoe spikes this year.

[@huckwashere]

Thanks geokite! The ones I got work great on ice and hard pack but I just might need to get some more aggressive spikes - or snow shoes haha if it keeps on snowing!

[@hanskloss1331]

I'm curious why you didn't use any trekking poles ?