What I brought on the PCT?
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What I brought on the PCT?
Insulation (extra clothing) The garments used during the active portion of a trip on the PCT and considered to be the basic outfit include socks, footwear, underwear, pants, shirt, warm jacket, hat, mittens or gloves, and rain gear.
Has anyone died hiking the PCT?
There have been 13 thru-hiker deaths on the PCT. Here is a breakdown of what has caused them: 6 – Falling. 3 – Heatstroke.
What packs do PCT hikers use?
Most PCT hikers carry between a 40-65L capacity backpack, with a main pack volume of 30-50 liters. This means the pack volume, minus the capacity of minor pockets and mesh pockets.
What is the most beautiful section of the PCT?
10 Prettiest Places Along the PCT
- #1: Mount Laguna.
- #2: Mount San Jacinto.
- #3: Mount Baden Powell.
- #4: Bishop Pass.
- #5: Senora Pass.
- #6: Hat Creek Rim.
- #7: Castle Crags.
- #8: Three Sister Wilderness.
How heavy is a PCT backpack?
So if we take the most commonly used items above and throw them into our PCT thru-hiker’s backpack we come up with a base weight of 6.77 lbs / 3.07 kg (not including the bear canister)….THE AVERAGE PCT GEAR LIST.
| SLEEPING PAD | Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol |
|---|---|
| PRICE | $45 |
| TYPE | Foam |
| WEIGHT | 14 oz / 410 g |
| R-VALUE | 2.6 |
How heavy should your PCT pack be?
The ULA Catalyst was favorite pack among PCT thru-hikers this year. It is a 48 oz / 1.361 kg pack capable of carrying up to 75 L and 40 lbs / 18 kg….FAVORITE PCT SLEEPING BAG:
| SLEEPING BAG | Marmot Helium |
|---|---|
| TEMPERATURE | 15°F / -9°C |
| WEIGHT | 34.5 oz / 978 g |
| FILL | 800-fill goose down |
| FILL WEIGHT | 20 oz / 567 g |
What is the best stretch of the PCT?
John Muir Trail
For those who don’t mind company and want plenty of public transportation options to help them access the trail, Haskel recommends a classic stretch through the Sierra Nevada. “The John Muir Trail section of the Pacific Crest Trail is probably the most recommended section of the PCT,” he says.