PCT 2018

Category Weight
Packing
2.15 lb
Sleep
2.49 lb
Shelter
1.24 lb
Clothing
1.45 lb
Clothing (Worn)
1.49 lb
Cooking
0.43 lb
Electronics
3.38 lb
Travel
1.02 lb
Medical and Hygiene
0.47 lb
Total
14.1
lb
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Worn 2.51 lb
Base Weight 11.59 lb

The final gear list for 80 percent of the trail. The big changes not included here are: extra warm clothing in the desert near the beginning and in Washington near the end. Added bear canister for the Sierras section. Minus the puffy in Oregon

This list I would take again if I were to hike the PCT the second time.

- Packing
  Weight qty
- Osprey Levity 60 Light and comfortable enough for heavier loads
  31.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Pack Liner Bag Would reconsider having a liner at all for the PCT, keeping a light garbage bag stashed somewhere is enough since it barely ever rains
  3.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2.15 lb
  
  2
- Sleep
  Weight qty
- Katabatics Alsek 22 UL quilt, true to the rating, very warm and comfortable
  22.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- MEC Air Pillow Can't sleep well without a pillow, a must for me
  2.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Thermarest Xtherm Gave up on the foam pad near the beginning, decided to go for the lightest warmest pad possible.
  15.16
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2.49 lb
  
  3
- Shelter
  Weight qty
- MLD Superlight Bivy bivy for extra warmth, bugs and wind
  6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Guylines
  57
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Cuben Fibre 7*10 flat tarp There's very little rain on the PCT, did not use much other than the Sierras and Washington
  7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- MSR mini ground hogs ultralight stakes with good purchase on softer ground
  1.9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Vargo Titanium Dig Dig Tool trewel and sand stake
  36
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Gossamer Gear groundsheet Tyvek is a bit overkill, this light groundsheet is good enough
  1.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1.24 lb
  
  6
- Clothing
  Weight qty
- Patagonia Men's Ultralight Down Hoody Insolation. Switched to Patagonia Micro puff near the end, now my favorite jacket in the world.
  11.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Salomon Bonatti Pro Rain and wind solution
  193
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Merino Wool buff lightweight head/face protection
  1.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Darn Tough Socks The lifetime warranty is amazing, so many places on the PCT switched them out.
  1.27
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Montbell Wind Pants Really useful in the desert for the cold wind in the morning and really nice in Washington for additional warmth. Wish it had pockets though
  2.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1.45 lb
  
  5
- Clothing (Worn)
  Weight qty
- Salomon Odyssey Pro Same shoes all the way
  0.32
  lb
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Patagonia Nine Trail shorts good pockets are a must
  6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Wool Boxers Whatever brand was available, smartwool mostly. Went through 3 pairs.
  2.12
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Darn Tough Socks The lifetime warranty is amazing, so many places on the PCT switched them out.
  1.27
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Casio watch Super nice to be able to tell time without much fuss, nothing fancy
  1.9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Salomon Air Logo Cap Soft running cap that can fold up very small
  42
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Rail Rider Sun Hoodie Favorite trail shirt, went through two throughout the PCT. Versatile in hot to cold conditions.
  6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1.49 lb
  
  7
- Cooking
  Weight qty
- Gelato jar for cold soaking food
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Smartwater Bottle water bottle, switched them out once they got too gross.
  26
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  3
- Granite Gear Food sack 16 Litre the horizontal zip is amazing! Also no rodents got into the food bag for some reason.
  24
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Katadyn Befree Water Microfilter with Hydrapak 1.0l Flask Would go back to Sawyer for next thru-hike. It was a bit harder to back flash.
  63.5
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.43 lb
  
  6
- Electronics
  Weight qty
- USA Gear DSLR Camera Case Lightweight camera protection. Highly recommended
  3.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sony A7III Would not do a thru-hike without this. The incredible photos I got from this is so worth the weight!
  650
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Anker PowerCore II 10000 Could get away with just carrying one for some sections like Northern California, mostly carried two to have more flexibility, especially for photo editing and blogging on trail.
  6.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Samsung Wall Charger Had a two usb charger for the first bit but found it too heavy and okay to go without.
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- USB C charging cord
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- micro USB charging cord
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- USB OTG for transfering camera photos to phone
  0.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Garmin Inreach Super handy for asking friends information about weather and some town related info.
  7.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Revolt headlamp Having an rechargeable headlamp was key! Super nice not having to worry about buying batteries.
  3.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 3.38 lb
  
  10
- Travel
  Weight qty
- Black Diamon Trail Hiking Poles Also tent poles
  462
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1.02 lb
  
  1
- Medical and Hygiene
  Weight qty
- toothbrush and tooth paste
  0.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- contact case
  0.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- eye glasses and case
  3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- contact solution
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- eye drop anti infection
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- hand sanitizer
  1.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Med kit Ibuprofen (did not use any), anti-septic cream, imodium for diarrhea, sewing kit, leukotape (super useful!)
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.47 lb
  
  7

PCT 2018

Packing

Sleep

Shelter

Clothing

Clothing (Worn)

Cooking

Electronics

Travel

Medical and Hygiene