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.

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April 10, 2025

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Myllene Madlena

Writer, Hiker

Hi there! I'm Myllene (no trail name, yet), and I am hiking the PCT in 2025. Brazilian living and enjoying the outdoors in Washington State. I love it here! This will be my first long distance hike, and I'm not sure what to expect yet. So, follow along for updates 😅 You can also find me sharing random stuff on Instagram @whileiexplore. Happy Trails!

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Sawyer’s spray offers an impressive 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks, and a little less (eight hours) against flies, gnats, and chiggers.

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Sawyer’s Permethrin spray has also worked as promised.

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Sawyer, for example, checks to ensure that no pore size exceeds 0.01 microns, stating that “the filters are then checked four more times at crucial points of assembly for filter integrity before they make their way onto the shelf.”

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