Packing for a Thru-Hike: My Real PCT Gear Experience (Part One)
I spent months researching gear lists, watching thru-hike videos, and second-guessing every single item. But nothing prepares you quite like living outside for 171 days. Some pieces became vital, others got sent home fast, and a few were swapped out as the trail changed around me. I adapted my necessities depending on the weather, how light I wanted to be, and whether I truly needed a certain item.
This is my full breakdown of everything I carried on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2025. From the “Big 4” to clothes, water, cooking, electronics, hygiene, and Sierra snow gear, here’s what actually worked for me and what didn’t survive the journey.
Continue reading to learn more about packing for a thru-hike on the PCT, written by Ranger.
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스쿼드 멤버와 앰배서더부터 브랜드 파트너와 소이어 팀에 이르기까지 다양한 커뮤니티와 캠프파이어 대화를 나눕니다.
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The permethrin-treated baby wraps reduced malaria cases in infants by 66%.
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While friends swatted around the campfire and during outdoor dinners, those who used this spray didn't get a single bite.
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The Sawyer Squeeze water filtration system includes a rugged Cnoc Premium 2-liter bladder for fast, easy water refills on any backpacking adventure.
