Gear From the A.T. That I’ve Loved (Or Not) on the P.C.T.

I had a lot of gear and random trinkets by the time I finished the Appalachian Trail in 2024 – 45 pounds of it, to be exact. I just completed the desert section on my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, and here are my favorite gear items that have withstood the test of time (and a LOT of use).

Continue reading to learn more about gear for hiking the PCT, written by Starlight.

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The Trek: Gear From the AT That Ive Loved Or Not on the PCT

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Gear From the A.T. That I’ve Loved (Or Not) on the P.C.T.

I had a lot of gear and random trinkets by the time I finished the Appalachian Trail in 2024 – 45 pounds of it, to be exact. I just completed the desert section on my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, and here are my favorite gear items that have withstood the test of time (and a LOT of use).

Continue reading to learn more about gear for hiking the PCT, written by Starlight.

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July 11, 2026
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Two people standing by tall grass next to a calm river surrounded by rocks and trees under blue sky.
Two people standing by tall grass next to a calm river surrounded by rocks and trees under blue sky.

Gear From the A.T. That I’ve Loved (Or Not) on the P.C.T.

I had a lot of gear and random trinkets by the time I finished the Appalachian Trail in 2024 – 45 pounds of it, to be exact. I just completed the desert section on my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, and here are my favorite gear items that have withstood the test of time (and a LOT of use).

Continue reading to learn more about gear for hiking the PCT, written by Starlight.

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