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Lightweight Pacific Crest Trail Gear List
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I thru-hiked the PCT in 2022. This is my everything in my pack. Gear can be very personal but I hope my list is helpful!
Sections
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Big 4
 
Kitchen
 
Hygiene
 
Worn Clothes
 
Packed Clothes
 
Miscellaneous

Big 4

The Big items: Pack, Tent, and Sleep System

 
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My whole world fit in this bad boy
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Junction 3400
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My tent, my home, my pride and joy
Duplex Tent - 2P UL Backpacking Shelter
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I customized my sleeping quilt and will never go back to a sleeping bag
Bandit Top Quilt
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best sleeping pad for side sleepers hands down!! I had the mummy shaped one
Tensor™ Trail Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad
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Kitchen

My little trail kitchen

 
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I love this stove and how it all packs away
Jetboil Stash Ultralight Backpacking Stove
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long handle is essential
Alpha Light Long Spork
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required in the Sierras: not just food storage also a great seat
BearVault BV500 Journey Bear Canister | REI Co-op
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One of these lasted me the whole trail
BIC Mini Pocket Lighter
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Simple with fast flow
Katadyn BeFree 1.0 L Water Filter Bottle - 33.8 fl. oz. | REI Co-op
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Hygiene

Trail Bathroom

 
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shit shovel
TheTentLab The DirtSaw Deuce #2 Trowel | REI Co-op
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Luna Cup
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Worn Clothes

 
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I wore 4 pairs of these during my thru-hike. They are my absolute favorite trail running shoes.
Women's Speedgoat 5 Trail Running Shoe
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Barely had blisters
Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks - Women's | REI Co-op
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Perfect in the heat, perfect in the snow
Zephyr 26" Pant
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Only clothing that last the whole trail
Patagonia Barely Hipster Underwear - Women's | REI Co-op
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Packed Clothes

 
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Loved this puffy
Superior Down Jacket Women's - Montbell
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Cheap rain gear which was perfect for the PCT bc it barely rained
Frogg Toggs Men's Pro Lite Rain Suit with Pockets
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So comfy! I slept in this and also wore as a town shirt sometimes
Women's Merino 150 Base Layer Short Sleeve
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I fit into the kids sizes so used them to save weight
REI Co-op Midweight Long Underwear Bottoms - Kids' | REI Co-op
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extra socks goes a long way
Injinji Trail Midweight Mini-Crew Socks - Women's | REI Co-op
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Camp Shoes. enough said
Teva Original Universal Sandals - Women's | REI Co-op
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Miscellaneous

All the random bits and bobs that are essential

 
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Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles - Pair - Women's | REI Co-op
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A good nights sleep is not a luxury
NEMO Fillo Elite Pillow | REI Co-op
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YOU WILL NEED THIS IN THE SIERRAS
Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net with Insect Shield | REI Co-op
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Perfect lightweight multi-tool
Swiss Army Classic Knife | REI Co-op
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Used with my Duplex and worked great
MSR Mini Ground Hog Stake
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Electronics

 
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My mom's favorite gear I carried ;)
Garmin inReach Mini 2 | REI Co-op
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Ultimate Ultralight Headlamp
NU25 UL
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fav meals

hiker hunger is the real deal

 
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The absolute best dehydrated meal hands down!!
Chicken Coconut Curry
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