Darwin’s POST PCT Thru-Hike Gear List

Pack

Waymark Thru 40 Pack – https://bit.ly/309Ifa7

Zpacks Shoulder Pouch – https://zpacks.com/products/shoulder-pouch?aff=7

Shelter

ZPacks Duplex Tent- https://zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent?aff=7

8 Ti Shepherd Hook Stakes –  https://zpacks.com/products/6-5-titanium-hook-stake-w-red-head?aff=7

Sleep System

EE Enigma Quilt –  https://bit.ly/37b1iSs

Thermarest Neo Air    http://amzn.to/2nOaOkA

Sea to Summit Aeros UL Pillow – https://amzn.to/2uCaPkm

Zseat – https://amzn.to/2NOPT2b

Goosefeet Gear Down Socks – https://goosefeetgear.com/products/down-socks/

Cook System

Vargo Ti 700 BOT – http://amzn.to/2DLhU25

Sea to Summit Spoon – http://amzn.to/2nqpICn

Zpacks Cuben Food Bag (w/line)- https://zpacks.com/products/bear-bagging-kit?aff=7

Water Filtration 

Katadyn BeFree 1L Filter – https://amzn.to/2xr9CLG

2 – 1L Disposable Water Bottles

Electronics

UCO Air Headlamp – http://amzn.to/2kZbubo

Anker PowerCore 10000 Charger – http://amzn.to/2xtBijq

Canon G7X Mark ii – http://amzn.to/2xnpSMt

UltraPod Tripod – https://amzn.to/2GuQVZY

Iphone 7 Plus – http://amzn.to/2iQkdIi

Apple SD Card Reader – https://amzn.to/2GRAWbY

Various Charging Cables

Clothes

Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket – https://zpacks.com/products/vertice-rain-jacket?aff=7

EE Torrid APEX Jacket – https://bit.ly/3a13Pkf

EE Wind Pants – https://bit.ly/3mclwjb

Ice Breaker Merino Wool T-Shirt – http://amzn.to/2wM43Vc

Hand Knitted Beanie

Clothes Worn

Darn Tough Socks – http://amzn.to/2oj9ESc

Wigwam Sock Liners – https://amzn.to/2pofnWa

Columbia SilverRidge Lite LS Shirt – http://amzn.to/2ocpLAv

Nike Pro Running Shorts – http://amzn.to/2wH3KQ8

Buff – https://amzn.to/2EdYan7

Altra Olympus 3.0 – https://amzn.to/2pjzuVr

Mesh Back Hat

Other

BD Ergo Carbon Cork Trekking Poles – https://amzn.to/2DbagCo

Zpacks Ditty Bag – https://zpacks.com/products/small-dry-bag?aff=7

Leuko Tape  http://amzn.to/2xYkDGr

Packtowel Nano – https://amzn.to/2DaBGZi

Sea to Summit BugNet – https://amzn.to/2MPcx5I

Triggerpoint Ball – https://amzn.to/2NVHrhl

Spyderco Knife – http://amzn.to/2wHxmwZ

Deuce of Spades Trowel – http://amzn.to/2GwhVsA

Chapstick Joshua Tree Sun Stick SPF 50 – https://amzn.to/2GU9ny

Bic Mini Lighter – http://amzn.to/2Bnzyeb

Small First Aid Kit

Shit Tickets

Toothbrush/Paste

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21 thoughts on “Darwin’s POST PCT Thru-Hike Gear List

  1. Interesting that you switched from the Sawyer to the BeFree (albeit as part of your experiment to check out gear alternatives on the last 500 miles of the PCT). I used the BeFree this summer in Scotland, where I hiked for 26 days. I liked the easy use of the BeFree but found that the filter started clogging rather early. Katadyn suggests cleaning the filter by rinsing it in running water which didn’t really work for me. Are you planning on doing a review vid on the BeFree?

    Keep breathing that fresh air!

    Rob

  2. Hey Darwin,
    I am from Germany and like your Videos very much. I would you to ask what temperature you recommend for the EE Quilt for the PCT or AT? Thanks and greetings Steffen

  3. Hey Glad You dig my media Steffen! This is always a hard question…it depends on your comfort level, what pad your using, time of your hike etc. If you want, shoot me an email and maybe we can discuss further.

    Hike On,
    Darwin

  4. What size dry sac did you use for your sleep system + the added clothes to the footbox of your quilt?

  5. Hi – I love this list! Good guidance. Question – do the wind pants dub as rain pants? I’m just going to be hiking for a short 10-day period in the summer and not sure I need wind pants unless they are rain pants as well. Or I should just look at rain pants. Thoughts? Thank you!

  6. Hey Elena! I actually do not wear rain pants and wind pants are definatly not the same. I personally make use of wind pants and typcially just wear a rain jacket for my rain gear. Wind Pants came in really handy out on the PCT!

    Hike On
    Darwin

  7. Did you have a stove? I see on your pretrip you had a BRS ultralight but it is not listed on the post list. What did you cook with?

  8. Did you have a portable bear locker? I don’t see it listed on your gear list.
    I believe its a requirement to have one, while hiking thru INYO National Forest wilderness areas.

  9. Yep, I carried a Bear Canister where required, this is the gear I finished with. Check the other PCT gear list for everything I started with and what I carried thru the Sierras.

    Hike On,
    Darwin

  10. It seems to me that Darwin has the most efficient, lightest weight setup that I have yet to see any PCT hiker utilize… I like it, and aim to assemble gear very similar to this for my section hikes.

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