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The Trek: My Gear & Prep for the PCT

A review of the gear that Kiley V packs and how she preps for hiking the Pacific Coast Trail.

The Trek: My Gear & Prep for the PCT

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June 4, 2025
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The Trek: My Gear & Prep for the PCT

The Trek: My Gear & Prep for the PCT

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A review of the gear that Kiley V packs and how she preps for hiking the Pacific Coast Trail.

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The Trek: My Gear & Prep for the PCT

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My Gear & Prep for the PCT

GEAR: Part 1
It’s here! The months (maybe even years) of obsessing over gear is over. After reading The Trek blogs, reading Gear Lab reviews, scrolling through people’s Instagrams that have hiked the PCT before, and subscribing to the Halfway Anywhere website (all good resources by the way), I finally have chosen my gear for the PCT!

Some Notes:
Gear is specific for everyone, and what works for me might not work for you. I sleep cold, so I know I need a lower temperature rating sleeping bag. If you sleep warm, you might get away with a warmer rating (and lighter) bag.

Continue reading to learn more about gear and prepping for the PCT, written by Kiley V.

The Trek: My Gear & Prep for the PCT

My Gear & Prep for the PCT

GEAR: Part 1
It’s here! The months (maybe even years) of obsessing over gear is over. After reading The Trek blogs, reading Gear Lab reviews, scrolling through people’s Instagrams that have hiked the PCT before, and subscribing to the Halfway Anywhere website (all good resources by the way), I finally have chosen my gear for the PCT!

Some Notes:
Gear is specific for everyone, and what works for me might not work for you. I sleep cold, so I know I need a lower temperature rating sleeping bag. If you sleep warm, you might get away with a warmer rating (and lighter) bag.

Continue reading to learn more about gear and prepping for the PCT, written by Kiley V.

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Hey all! I'm Kiley and am stoked for my first thru-hike ever in 2025: The Pacific Crest Trail! After working as a park ranger for the National Park Service for the last six years, she is excited for this summer's adventure.
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The Trek: My Gear & Prep for the PCT

My Gear & Prep for the PCT

GEAR: Part 1
It’s here! The months (maybe even years) of obsessing over gear is over. After reading The Trek blogs, reading Gear Lab reviews, scrolling through people’s Instagrams that have hiked the PCT before, and subscribing to the Halfway Anywhere website (all good resources by the way), I finally have chosen my gear for the PCT!

Some Notes:
Gear is specific for everyone, and what works for me might not work for you. I sleep cold, so I know I need a lower temperature rating sleeping bag. If you sleep warm, you might get away with a warmer rating (and lighter) bag.

Continue reading to learn more about gear and prepping for the PCT, written by Kiley V.

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Kiley V
Hey all! I'm Kiley and am stoked for my first thru-hike ever in 2025: The Pacific Crest Trail! After working as a park ranger for the National Park Service for the last six years, she is excited for this summer's adventure.
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