My PCT Gear List: The Things I Swear I Need (Until I Don’t)
I’ve spent way too many hours obsessing over my gear list for the PCT—like, way too many. But that’s part of the fun, right? Choosing the right setup feels like crafting a survival kit for the adventure of a lifetime—because, well, it kinda is.
So here it is: my starting gear. Will it change? Absolutely. Will I regret some choices? Probably. But that’s the beauty of a long trail—learning, adapting, and embracing the unexpected.
Continue reading to learn more about what to pack for the PCT, written by Myllene Madlena.
Soti nan eskwadwon an
Konvèsasyon Kanfi ak kominote nou an, ki soti nan Manm Eskwadwon ak Anbasadè yo nan Brand Patnè ak ekip la Sawyer.
Medya Mansyone
Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.
Medya Mansyone
Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.
Medya Mansyone
It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.
