PCT gear lists: start vs. finish
You’ve heard this story before. Friends & family asked about it. Cheryl Strayed told it. PCT hiker starts with way too much gear, because they didn’t know what they were getting into, then ditches...
Category: gear
PCT gear list
It’s no secret that I like spreadsheets. And research. And gear. Gear lists are, for me, the bastard love child of all these nitty-gritties. Not highly relevant to my experience on the trail, or...
Setting up the tarp: knots, guylines, and poles, oh my
Between getting my teeth cleaned and another round of hiker errands yesterday, I took a timeout from rushing around and practiced setting up my tarp in a grassy park.
Documenting my PCT journey, and staying in touch
While I’m out hiking the PCT, I’ll be carrying a handful of electronics: camera, SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker, and smart phone. I’m bringing these to stay in touch with my family & friends from...
