The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)

In the second installment of this year’s Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the PCT. Pacific Crest Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers, and (spoiler alert) finding a perfect PCT gear list is impossible. That said, we can try.

Mwen te òganize sa a nan yon fason ke mwen espere pral bay yon foto konplè sou sa ki Kovèti pou PCT ruth-hikers yo ap itilize. Pòs sa a kouvri Kovèti pou ki pi wo-rated, Kovèti pou ki pi komen, pwa baz, konsèy Kovèti pou, ak plis ankò.

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Tyler 'Mac' Fox, the voice behind Halfway Anywhere, is a multifaceted adventurer, thru-hiker, bikepacker, ultrarunner, and van dweller, after a pivotal experience thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2013.

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Halfway Anywhere: The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)

Mac

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October 21, 2025

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The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)

In the second installment of this year’s Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the PCT. Pacific Crest Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers, and (spoiler alert) finding a perfect PCT gear list is impossible. That said, we can try.

Mwen te òganize sa a nan yon fason ke mwen espere pral bay yon foto konplè sou sa ki Kovèti pou PCT ruth-hikers yo ap itilize. Pòs sa a kouvri Kovèti pou ki pi wo-rated, Kovèti pou ki pi komen, pwa baz, konsèy Kovèti pou, ak plis ankò.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Mac.

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Mac

Tyler 'Mac' Fox, the voice behind Halfway Anywhere, is a multifaceted adventurer, thru-hiker, bikepacker, ultrarunner, and van dweller, after a pivotal experience thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2013.

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Tyler 'Mac' Fox, the voice behind Halfway Anywhere, is a multifaceted adventurer, thru-hiker, bikepacker, ultrarunner, and van dweller, after a pivotal experience thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2013.

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Halfway Anywhere: The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)

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January 28, 2025

| 5 min read

The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)

In the second installment of this year’s Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the PCT. Pacific Crest Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers, and (spoiler alert) finding a perfect PCT gear list is impossible. That said, we can try.

Mwen te òganize sa a nan yon fason ke mwen espere pral bay yon foto konplè sou sa ki Kovèti pou PCT ruth-hikers yo ap itilize. Pòs sa a kouvri Kovèti pou ki pi wo-rated, Kovèti pou ki pi komen, pwa baz, konsèy Kovèti pou, ak plis ankò.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Mac.

Kontribye ekriven

Mac

Tyler 'Mac' Fox, the voice behind Halfway Anywhere, is a multifaceted adventurer, thru-hiker, bikepacker, ultrarunner, and van dweller, after a pivotal experience thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2013.

/

Kontribye ekriven

Mac

Tyler 'Mac' Fox, the voice behind Halfway Anywhere, is a multifaceted adventurer, thru-hiker, bikepacker, ultrarunner, and van dweller, after a pivotal experience thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2013.

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Medya Mansyone

Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.

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