Ben (Gadget) Towell
- Category Weight
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Shelter
1.44 lb
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Sleep System
2.74 lb
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Backpack
2.09 lb
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Kitchen
0.99 lb
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Hydration
8.9 lb
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Clothing
9.36 lb
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Toiletries
0.53 lb
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First Aid/Repair Kit
0.71 lb
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Electronics
3.43 lb
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Miscellanies
3.43 lb
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Food
2.35 lb
The following list of items is the gear loadout for my 2026 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. Food is not included on the list. Note: I may not be carrying every item at the same time. Some pieces of gear and clothing will not be needed until later on the hike (i.e. Bear Can, Ice Axe).
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Shelter
Weight qty -
Tent
Durston X-Mid Pro 1 (+Footprint)
20.5
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Tent Stake
Mini Groundhog (x7)
2.5
oz1
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- kg
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Sleep System
Weight qty -
Sleeping Quilt
Enlightened Equipment Enigma 20F
23.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleeping Pad
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite (Regular/Wide)
16.7
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Inflatable Pillow
Enlightened Equepment Cloud 9 UL Pillow
3.8
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Foam Pad
Outdoor Vitals 1/8" Foam Pad
0
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Backpack
Weight qty -
Backpack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwrest 55L (+Nylofume Liner)
29.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water Bottle Holder
Chicken Tramper Water Bottle Holder
1.7
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Fanny Pack
LiteAF UL Fanny Pack
2.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Kitchen
Weight qty -
Stove
BRS-3000T Stove
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Fuel Canister
Jetfoil JetPower (100g Propane)
7.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Cooking Pot
Toaks Titanium 550ml (+Dyneema Stuff Sack)
2.6
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Lighter
Mini BIC Lighter
0.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Freezer Bag Cook System
Hyperlite Mountain Gear REpack
1.4
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Spoon
Outdoor Vitals Titanium Spoon
0.7
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Fire Starter
Eco-Friendly Fire Starts (x4)
1.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Towel
Nomadix Cooking Towel
0.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Drink Mouth Protector
Snow Peak HotLips
0.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Salt & Pepper Shaker
MSR Alpine Salt & Pepper Shaker (Full)
0.8
oz1
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- kg
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Hydration
Weight qty -
Water Bottle
1L Smart Water Bottle
33.8
oz1
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- kg
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Water Bottle
1.5L Smart Water Bottle
50.7
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water Filter
Sawyer Squeeze (+Mesh Bag & Extra Seals/Caps)
4.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water Bladder
CNOC Outdoors Vecto Water. Container 3L
2.8
oz1
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- kg
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Clothing
Weight qty -
Rain Wrap
Enlightened Equepment Rain Wrap
1.6
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Reain Jacket
Mountain Hardwear Threshold Jacket
14.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Buffy
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer
10.8
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Beanie
Paka Cozy Marled Beanie
1.6
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Thermal Bottems Baselayer
Smartwool Clasic (Bottems)
8.7
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Thermal Top Baselayer
Smartwool Clasic (Top)
7.2
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Midlayer Top
Paka The Hoodie
17
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Underwear
Under Armor Synthetic Underwear
2.6
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleep Socks
FarPoint Alpha Direct Camp Socks (Pair)
0.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hiking Socks
Darn Tough Hiker Socks (Pair)
3.2
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Waterproof Socks
Sealskinsz Socks (Pear)
4.3
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Sandals
Crocs TruTimber (Pair)
13.2
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Trail Runners
Hoka Speedboat 6 (Pair)
19.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gators
Dirty Gril Gators (Pair)
1.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gloves
Smartwool Merino Gloves (Pair)
0.9
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Sun Gloves
REI S8un Gloves
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Waterproof Gloves
Showa 282-02 Teires Glovers (Pair)
3.9
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Hat
Ourdoor Research Swift Cap
2.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Shorts
Legend Running Shorts 7"
6.8
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pants
Prana Stretch Zion Pants
15.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Shirt
Outdoor Vitals Tern Sun Hoodie
6.4
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Buff
National Geographic Buff
1.5
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Toiletries
Weight qty -
Bag
Hilltop Packs Dyneema Bag
0.5
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Wet Wipes
Dude Wipes
0.2
oz4
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hand Sanitizer
X3 Hand Sanitizer Spray
0.5
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Toothbrush
Bamboo Toothbrush (Handle Cut Short)
0.1
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Toothpaste
Sensodyne Travel Toothpaste
0.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Liquid Soap
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap
1.8
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Toilet Paper
Toilet Paper
0.8
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wag Bag
Homemade Wag Bag
1.3
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Bidet
Culo Clean Water Bottle Bidet
0.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Anti-Chief Cream
Squirrel's Nut Butter
0.4
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Trowel
The Deuce #2
0.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Floss
Oral-B Floss (+sweing needle)
0.5
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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First Aid/Repair Kit
Weight qty -
Bug Spray
Ben's Tick & Insect Repellent (100 Deet)
1.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Medical/Repair Kit Supplies
Assorted Supplies (+Dynema Pouch)
8.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bug Net
AtwaterCarey Outdoor Essentials Insect Shiels
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Electronics
Weight qty -
Headlamp
Nitecore Headlamp
1.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Battery Bank
Anker 737 Power Bank (24K)
21.7
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Phone
iPhone 17 Pro Max (+Pelican Case)
9.8
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Dry Bag
SeaToSummit Cordura Fabric Dry Bag
0.6
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Cables
Assorted Charging Cables
10.9
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Satellite Communicator
Garmin InReach Mini 2
3.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wristwatch
Timex Expedition
2.2
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Air Pump
Flextail 1.2oz Pump
2.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Headphones
Skullcandy Earbuds
1.7
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Miscellanies
Weight qty -
Sunglasses
Ombraz Sunglasses
1.7
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Trekking Poles
Gossamer Gear LT5 Carbon Trekking Poles
5.4
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Ink Pen
Bic Ink Pen
0.4
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Note Pad
Field Notes 48-Page Memo Book
1.2
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Knife
Boker Plus Automat Kalashnikov 74 Knife
3.6
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Umbrella
Hyperlite Mountain Gear UL Umbrella (+2 Nilon Cords)
7.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tripod
Pedco Phone Tripod
4.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Carabiner
Carabiner
0.7
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Hook (+Cordage)
Apex Giant Speed Hanger
0.3
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Ear Plugs
Mack's Ear Plugs (Pair)
0
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wallet
Chums Wallet
0.8
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Pack Towel
LiteAF Pack Towel (Hiker to Town/Trail)
1.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bandanna
Misc. Bandanna
0.7
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Micro Spikes
Kahtoola MicroSpikes (Pair)
14
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Ice Axe
CAMP Corsa Ice Axe 50cm (+Paracord for Leash)
7.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Food
Weight qty -
Bear Bag
Hilltop Packs Dyneema Food Bag
1.8
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bear Can
BearVault BV500
34
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Rock Sack
Hilltop Pack Dyneema Rock Sack
1.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Dog Bone
Apex Giant Titainum Dog Bone (for PCT Hang)
0.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Carabiner
Apex Giant Carabiner (for PCT Hang)
0.1
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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