Treeline Review writers share their Favorite Gear for a PCT Thru-hike

9 PCT THRU-HIKERS SHARE THEIR TOP GEAR FOR PACIFIC CREST TRAIL BACKPACKING

Everyone has a favorite piece of gear.  We asked 9 of our writers and editors (who have all thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail at least once). This list shows what we find to be essential gear items for PCT thru-hikers.

While you’re at it, we thought you may enjoy some of our favorite Thru-hiking and Backpacking gear stories:

  • PCT Gear List and Strategy
  • PCT Southbound Gear Lis & estrateji
  • Backpacking Essential Accessories
  • Thru-hike the JMT: Gear List & Strategy
  • The Best Hiking Watches

NAOMI "PINISYON AN" PI RENMEN HUDETZ A PCT KOVÈTI POU:

SIS LALIN DESINE AJAN LONBRAJ KABÒN ULTRALIGHT ULTRALIGHT

Pa gen okenn kesyon sou yon sèl sa a - moso pi renmen mwen an Kovèti pou sou PCT a te Chrome Dome Umbrella. Mwen te toujou ap lite nan chalè a (menm jan yon ti kras timoun), ak pwoteksyon solèy la bay pa dòz la chrome se yon jwèt-chanje pou mwen.

Solèy la nan Sid Kalifòni se pi plis entans pase mwen itilize nan kay mwen nan Nòdwès Pasifik la, se konsa kenbe li nan tèt mwen ak kò anwo. Li vle di tou mwen pa bezwen mete chapo solèy mwen lè w ap itilize parapli a, ki refwadi m 'menm plis.

Kontinye li atik la plen isit la.

DÈNYE MIZAJOU

February 10, 2025

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Medya Mansyone

We zeroed in on Sawyer Products 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent in particular because its smart, compact bottle design makes it easy to apply evenly and accurately.

Doug Mahoney

Medya Mansyone

The Sawyer Squeeze epitomizes ultralight water treatment and has been a mainstay on the thru-hiking scene for years.

Jenny Abegg and Maddie Downie
Senior Editor (Former)

Medya Mansyone

“[Sawyer Permethrin] is a leave-in treatment solution, will last for up to six washings, and can treat up to five different outfits!”

Sara Coughlin