Tyler 'Mac' Fox, the voice behind Halfway Anywhere, is a multifaceted adventurer, thru-hiker, bikepacker, ultrarunner, and van dweller, after a pivotal experience thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2013. Embracing a philosophy where the journey outweighs the destination, Mac has thru-hiked iconic trails like the PCT and CDT, bikepacked across the Australian Outback, raced the Tour Divide, rowed the Grand Canyon, and trekked extensively all over the world from Nepal and Tasmania to Japan and Brazil.

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Halfway Anywhere: 11 New Pieces of Ultralight Backpacking Gear I Tried (and Loved) in 2025
Here is the newest and my favorite gear from the past year, and what I’ll (likely) be updating my next year’s gear list with.
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Halfway Anywhere: The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide (2024 Survey)
This post covers the highest-rated gear, the most common gear, base weights, gear advice, and more.
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Halfway Anywhere: Pacific Crest Trail Gear List (Round Two) – UPDATED
Reviews of the gear you will need to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Halfway Anywhere: Wonderland Trail Backpacking Guide
A guide to hiking the Wonderland Trail in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park.
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Halfway Anywhere: The John Muir Trail Gear Guide (2024 Survey)
A dive into gear for hiking the John Muir Trail.
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Halfway Anywhere: The Best Pacific Crest Trail Water Filters
Using the data from the Pacific Crest Trail survey, I’ve come up with a list of the best PCT water filters and treatment systems.
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Halfway Anywhere: The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)
I’ve organized this in a way that I hope will give a comprehensive picture of what gear PCT thru-hikers are using.
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