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[@asiam7436]

Very good! I don't often see a lot of other solo women adventurers so I was happy to see and support your channel. Congratulations on your PCT thru hike!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Solo Over 50 Thank you! More videos to come!

[@BenJonesHaus]

Away With Ingrid still waiting for more videos please, are you still alive

[@mikeclark2248]

I love you. Finally find a younger backpacker not obsessed with ultralight. Yes obviously we want a low base weight, but like you, pack comfort, and gear quality/durability matter. Things I wont sacrifice for the sake of 5 or 6 pound difference. Honest review and great videos, thanks for sharing.

[@scampie3824]

Awesome video. Finally, a thru hiker like me thats not concerned with every tiny ounce.

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Will Graham I definitely considered weight, but I also think that if you can hike that far then a few extra pounds won't be the reason you aren't successful.

[@jofuji8255]

Great video - nice to see more women posting hiking gear reviews too. 👍

[@ScottHaneyHello]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. So true about expensive sunglasses getting broken. In high school, I splurged on an expensive pair ($50 - super pricey at the time for me). I had them tucked into my shirt collar while saying bye to my parents before leaving on a church trip, tried to be funny by giving my dad an odd-angle bear hug and crushed them completely between his shoulder and my chest. My $15 REI-outlet pair have lasted years now, however, no matter how many times I drop them. Also, I've never seen the ground cover/hitchhiking sign combo in a recap video - great and funny idea for multi-purpose gear. I was glad to see you recommend the Sea to Summit pillow, as I'd just started looking at backpacking pillows and kept seeing great reviews about those. Looking forward to checking out your other videos!

[@JenPenn]

love all your videos. They are very helpful. I am currently on a weight loss journey so that I can hike the PCT. I am hoping to do it in 2018 or 2019. You have a lot of good information!

[@scottbecker3485]

Loved your idea of using your buff as a pillowcase on the Sea to Summit pillow that I also dearly love (also being a side sleeper)! A very interesting rundown, and hats off to you for managing without going totally ultralight.

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Scott Becker thanks!

[@IntoTheWildOregon]

Great job explaining your gear. I'm a section hiker (have done about a 1/3 of the trail) and appreciated the way you presented things. Cheers!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+IntoTheWildOregon thank you! Congrats on doing 1/3 of it!!

[@lynnb2562]

Columbia does actually have the PFG series for women. I had a pair of the convertible pants for a while.

[@jenocean824]

I have the Ariel 65 women's small too and I love it! Yes it weighs a little more than some packs but the comfort of how it carries what I need is worth it.

[@EricAlainDufresne]

Hi Ingrid,Congrats on the through hike and thank you for the video. I look forward to seeing more.Eric

[@jadeleftwich5720]

You r an inspiration I am 12 and I am hicking the Pacific crest trail

[@courtneybrown245]

Your videos have been super helpful! My husband and I are shooting for 2018 and we're trying to get an idea of what worked for some people and what didn't.

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Courtney Brown that sounds amazing! Good luck to you guys!

[@NWgirlstuckinFL]

Thank you so much Ingrid for all the time you have took posting these videos. You're an inspiration to all hikers!!! ~Blessings.~

[@kd5you1]

Great video Ingrid & very informative! If needed the Sawyer mini will fit onto the Smartwater bottles too.

[@thegracecass]

This was very helpful! I'm planning to hike the PCT in 2017 and it's so hard to find videos by female hikers! Thanks so much!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+GraceGoesGlobal PCT 2017 that's awesome! Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for watching :)

[@toddweir9202]

Is that a Green Bay Packer sticker on one of your walking poles??? Thanks for your videos. Inspiring, motivating and informational for future thru hikers. Congratulations on your successful hike.

[@kookiemoose]

The subject of cross contamination using water treatment on trail is actually pretty interesting. Way back before city water works brought tap water to our homes everyone could pass giardia, just like animals do. If one was to grow up with well water, swimming in lakes and ponds, then it is likely that that person could pass giardia as easily as animals do. There's a very strong possibility that anyone who does a thru without treating water and doesn't get sick, can pass giardia just like the animals do. Thats a good thing : ). I love not having to treat my water. I like you, don't recommend doing so to people. Great video. Congrats on your PCT thru!

[@bernadette3241]

I really enjoyed your video's so had to subscribe!!!! Love how go over everything you did, and how you planned and packed. Thanks so much really enjoyed and learned a lot. Looking forward to watching the rest of them

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Bernadette thank you! I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Ingrid, greetings from Northern California. I just came across your channel. This was a great gear review. You are certainly well organized. Do you have any hiking plans for this summer and autumn. All the best to you for your good health and safety. 🤗

[@heatherbrenner8275]

I'm so glad you made these videos! I am really interested hiking and its nice to see some information from another woman. All the big channels that I have found are all guys. and that fine but there is some things that I think are probably women only issues. I haven't done any long hikes or anything. I probably became interested in it about a month ago so I am planning my first "real" overnight trip. So thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

[@staceybucklin3932]

Love the video! I hope to hike the PCT soon. I had to laugh when you gave the Dirty Girls website. I lost a gaiter during my AT thru-hike in 2014 and went to dirty girls dot com on my phone in a shelter one night. NOT THE RIGHT SITE! Eek!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Stacey B haaha! I know! I wrote the correct website in the description box! Congrats at your AT thru-hike! :)

[@natalieb.mortensen9361]

Thank you so much for these videos :) I´m planning on doing the PCT next year, when I graduate and this is some really helpful information

[@asurmen32]

very organized video, lots of good info too, keep it up! i look forward to more.

[@YakoBako]

Lots of good choices. Great video!

[@MissNikkor]

Great video! Love your channel. I was thinking about buying a men's shirt too. Because stuff for ladies are just to tight or not shaped well to move easely. Well lucky me, i found a women Columbia long sleeve shirt it's the Silver Ridge Lite. You have buttons to roll up the sleeves. The material is super light. Can't wait to try it on this summer during my hicking.

[@MrZimmaframe]

I have found that a lot of my north face gear doesn't last that long. Patagonia, Mountain Equipment, Mountain Hardwear and Rab stuff holds up to wear and tear really well.

[@Hiker-rk1cm]

Ingrid, that is awesome. Solo, wow! Are you planning any other thru hikes?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+808Hiker60 I plan on hiking the CDT, but not anytime soon!

[@mlk5454]

Very helpful information. I'm with your dad on the Inreach messenger. I'll be passing on your video to my outward bound kid (she's awesome too).

[@sdreefsurf]

Great videos! Wondering if I should do this! Watching videos like yours gets me fired up.....not sure though,,,leaning yes lol

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Lance Takata great! I hope to inspire a few people to take on the challenge 🙂

[@lameetbois]

Very great video Miss Just has 3 or 4 inch fixed blade

[@KateGoldauthoress]

Thanks for adding info to the description!! super helpful!!

[@chasemears640]

I love your videos but I have a lot of questions!!! Do you do video chats?

[@israelsarabia8327]

I wish I could go Hiking with you next year!!!

[@toocooltobecruel]

Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful and I loved listening to you :)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Did you ditch your inflatable sleeping pad once it leaked, or did you get another one? Thank you for the info! I found it very helpful especially coming from a woman. :)

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Catherine Gregory Well I was lucky and only had to use it deflated for one night before I reached a resupply point where another hiker had order a new sleeping pad. They gave me their old one and I used that one every day after! I"ll never take an inflatable sleeping pad ever again. haha

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

+Away With Ingrid Got it! Thank you.

[@jessechang7015]

solo'd the PCT? very impressive. Awesome video, well done. Subscribed and double thumbs up!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Jesse Chang Thanks! Solo'ing is the only way I could have done it! haha

[@NatureShy]

Have you considered hiking the PNT (Pacific Northwest Trail) sometime? It starts in the Rocky Mountains and crosses over through the North Cascades, San Juan Islands, and Olympic Mountains before ending on the Washington coast.

[@AwayWithIngrid]

yes! I have so many trails I would love to do! I'll be moving to New Zealand next month for lots of hiking!

[@zbar739]

Great video and very informative. Did your pocket rocket work effectively in windy conditions? Thank you!

[@cheetocairo]

it's my goal to hike the PCT, but I don't know how to find people to hike with; I'd rather not go solo... very good, informative video!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

I mention in many videos how easy it is to link up with another hiker if hiking solo is not something you want to do. You find people along the trail, it's very easy :)

[@nevadagrace3514]

FYI Columbia does make these for women I have three of them. Good stuff tks

[@jenniferraydon336]

I love your videos. I haven't found very many women who have hiked the PCT alone and who could answer the questions that I have had. I plan on starting the PCT April 2017. Really excited. Question for you. Where did you get your striped croakies. So cute!

[@Sneaky-Sneaky]

During stressless painless times on the trail.....what kind of things/ideas crossed your mind. ....

[@Rincon009]

Fantastic breakdown! Much appreciated!

[@lucyvanica2490]

I like all your videos thanks for sharing.

[@HikeRx]

I use full hiking boots for the high Sierra. Trail runners do not protect the feet adequately in the high Sierras. Just my opinion.

[@yecoutielcohen4331]

amazing so glad you shared this THANKS

[@amisio-fs1fo]

I love your videos,thank you.

[@taniaM107]

Great video! Very few newer female solo travelers videos on KZbin! So I'm glad I came across your channel! A few questions: What sort of food did you bring? When you restocked did you have things mailed to you or did you just buy in local stores? How long did it take you?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Tania Molina Hi Tania! Thanks for the great questions! I will answer them in the upcoming resupply videos! I started my hike on April 25 and officially got off on October 11th. I took my time with a few side trips (climbing Mt. Whitney, a beach, visiting Yosemite NP) :)

[@taniaM107]

+Away With Ingrid thanks for replying! Thanks for these videos it really helps! Another question is how did you pick your route? Also you've mentioned about budget...without getting into to many details can you let us know approximately how much you spent on the trek itself. Minus the side trips. Just trying to get a ball park, I'm not planning to do a lot of hotel stays if I can avoid them as much as possible but I understand that sometimes it might be unavoidable. Also what did you do about safety being a solo female traveler? Did that ever get to be a huge problem? If so how did you over come that? Sorry for the twenty questions! Lol I'm hoping to do my PCT hike April 2017 but might have to push back until 2018 because of scheduling. Just trying to plan and get organized! Thanks for your help!

[@PNWwonder]

They do make the fishing shirt for women, lots of females fish and Columbia recognizes that fact! I have two of them and they fit the bust much better than the men’s.

[@Randolphsw]

Nice efficient video. Great work

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

One nice trail awesome gear

[@RicheySynthetics]

As far as having all the jackets, did you still get cold and what would you recommend for someone who is cold natured for out on the trail? Love the vids, very informative and gives people a lot of great ideas to copy or spin off of. Thanks.

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+HonUsCo HIKERS Well I only got cold when I reached camp for the night. I did still get cold on really cold nights, but I obviously didn't have the best down jackets. But since I didn't already own a nice one, I just made two (not so good ones) work. I would recommend a nice (expensive) down with a hood and just make sure it fits you properly and is warm enough for you! Thanks for the question!

[@AlphakappaY]

INGRID So. I wanted to know. If your feet sweated alot using your DARNTOUGH socks. Did you end up at camp every evening with smelly feet, even after doing laundry every day or so????

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+AlphakappaY luckily I don't really have smelly or too sweaty of feet, so no. Mine lasted well!

[@AlphakappaY]

Away With Ingrid ok. Thanks. I'm hiking the salkantay and Inca trail. It's short, 7 days . BUT JUST wanted to know if the socks are worth it.

[@erictorkelson5778]

Congrats on your successful thru-hike. Your "big three" we're definitely on the heavy side. 3.1lb tent, 4lb12oz pack, and I think the Kelty is 2lb13oz. 10lb10oz for your big three. Looks like you pretty much got everything at REI and they just don't stock lighter gear. I did the same and had an even heavier base weight than that when I did just an overnight to Mt Whitney 10 yrs ago. For anyone else looking at forming a gear list from this, all 3 of those have several good choices less than 2lb each. A good guideline to aim for that's not difficult or gives up comfort is 5lb total for your big three.

[@mikeclark2248]

Eric Torkelson In my opinion a five pound difference simply isn’t worth the extra cost and reduced durability. Seen to many people with ultra light gear fail at really bad times. My trusty Acrtyrex Bora is heavy but bomb proof. As an example I know it won’t suffer a blow out 4 days from no where, unfortunately, it also means when my mates pack fails then I get to carry a bunch of their crap. If five pounds makes or breaks a persons trip then they need to condition themselves with shorter trips. Just my opinion of course. That being said whenever I need to replace gear I always look to reduce the weight but not sacrifice quality/durability.

[@jared3mac]

"a beanie or a toboggan or whatever you call it"... It's a toque!

[@williamlash1685]

Really cool video

[@rayspencer7650]

What was the weight of your pack without food or water? Does the bear vault take the place of your food bag when it was necessary to care it. How much weight did it add? Thanks

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Ray Spencer my base weight was 20.4 lbs. I kept my food bag the entire time and yes the bear canister added weight. You'll have to google that canister and find out, but I thought I mentioned it in a video... I think it was around 3 lbs. It wasn't fun!

[@TwylaWorld]

I'm so amazed that you got only one blister the entire time! Most people get numerous blisters, and other foot ailments! Where did you get your orthotics? I also have high arches and have been looking for the perfect support!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

Mine were specially molded by my foot doctor! I suffered from plantar fasciitis for years.. Best money ever spent! :)

[@TwylaWorld]

+Away With Ingrid ugh!!! me too!!! so painful!

[@cascadecordwood5573]

Very well done!!!

[@garrycleak3055]

It’s great gear and your an excellent presenter... apparently knives are only used for cheese, and cord. But it makes me wonder why don’t hikers just buy sliced cheese?

[@Phreedom]

How much would you say you spent for the whole trip?

[@SynSauce]

You want at least $5k set aside for it, not including gear.

[@ronaldmcdonald9147]

@kirwi kirwinson she did it for a lot less. It's very doable. Most $ is spent on addictions and luxuries. Some things are just plain spendy and pretty much unavoidable, like laundry while traveling. Other things, like alcohol and expensive motel rooms are pure luxury - such things turn a $4K trip into a $6K+/- trip.

[@dennisbushcraft7599]

Hey thank you for the nice video. Subscribed :-) Greatings from Germany

[@Hi_Im_Lex]

HI I just came across your channel, and I love your video. Did you hike the PCT alone?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+AlexNicole'sJourney Hi! Thanks for watching and yes I did! :)

[@wildlifeontour563]

Great video! Did you use an ice axe or micro spikes at all?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

Nope, they weren't necessary the year I hiked, thank goodness!

[@cerinajade435]

Do you know what the average weight of your pack was?? Also what was the heaviest it ever got to?

[@mountaincat8]

If you were going to hike the PCT all over again, would you make any changes in the equipment you used or would you use your current setup?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+mountaincat8 I would use the current setup. I made some changes along the trail and by the end of it all I was definitely happy with all the gear.

[@nfarabee91]

Did you see any bears? If so, did you make noise so they knew you were there or what did you do?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

of course and no noise. I let them be and moved on

[@rebeccarobinson2224]

Great video!!

[@CoteziHikes]

Hi Ingrid! Do you know approx how much did your pack weigh total? Maria

[@AwayWithIngrid]

Base weight was 20.4 lbs (only includes gear).

[@A_D62]

Hi Ingrid! Thanks for your video. Very helpful!! What was your original base weight while hiking?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+JLaylee 20.4 pounds! Not on the lighter side haha

[@BenJonesHaus]

Away With Ingrid I think she means how much did your body weigh

[@erictorkelson5778]

Ben Jones No, "base weight" is the weight of your pack and everything inside your pack other than consumables. (food water and fuel)

[@DevDream1]

Great Video! Subscribed haha

[@2142dc]

Hello, My name is Dan. Im doing the PCT on May 9, 2016 and I was curious. Did you have to have a Bear Canister in the Yosemite area?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Danny Chavez Yes of course. It is required and if you run into a Ranger, they will most likely ask to see your permit and ask to see/if you're carrying a canister. Good luck with your hike and feel free to ask all the questions you need! :)

[@2142dc]

I got my PCT Permit & Fire Permit. Are those the only permits i need?

[@w9jim]

+Danny Chavez Don't forget to get your California fire permit, too.

[@2142dc]

Yes I have a fire permit.

[@w9jim]

A lot of people forget about that (pointless, stupid) thing.

[@eliotmartin1286]

I have a Gregory Baltoro 65 but the rest of my gear is pretty light. Do you think I should invest in a lighter pack like an Osprey Exos or something Cuben fiber?Thanks!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

If the weight difference is minimal then I wouldn’t spend the money.

[@lindas144hobbies]

Hi! Why do the ptc-hikers choose running shoes/soft hiking shoes instead of hiking boots (The more heavy duty ones)?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Linda Sjöberg I found the heavy duty ones weren't necessary and with the desert being as hot as it is, along with the mileage most people hike, it's just more comfortable to use cross trainers than hiking boots.

[@martyisabeliever]

Drum Roll Plz.. and your Total daily Average Pack Weight was (about, around???) Great Video Thanks.

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+martyisabeliever Thanks for watching! Base weight was 20.4 at the end of the hike. That doesn't include any food, water, etc..

[@martyisabeliever]

Away With Ingrid I.m @ 25.2 wet no food (2L/1qt.).

[@TwylaWorld]

Did you wear that hole in those gaiters or were they already like that? I wondered how those held up. I just ordered some and hadn't used them yet!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

I wore a hole on the inside of each of them... I also walk weird and my feet rub against each other, haha. I think they held up really well! I wore them without velcro for 80% of the trail. They're the best gaiters that I've seen for a thru-hike!

[@TwylaWorld]

Awesome! I can't wait to try them!! :) Thanks so much for answering my questions! I'm not a thru hiker.. but I do some miles! :)

[@jacobsurratt9157]

So helpful!!

[@rhodadonovan975]

Hi :) I've been wanting to hike the pct for a number of years now. I began thinking and praying seriously about it in 2013, beginning a plan in 2015. It was then that a friend in CA suggested that hiking it from a wheelchair would be completely impossible... At the end of 2018 I left the wheelchair... I'm still in pretty rough shape, yet my dream remains alive. So, I feel grateful for your vids. Financially, I'm also challenged...but, hey... anyone who's hiked the pct knows about challenges. IDK if you'll see or want to respond to this. Any response sent with positive terms would be appreciated as my being alive is miraculous, being out of the wheelchair, miraculous... Lots of miracles in my life. Might as well go for more. Okay. I'm typing this while ignoring the words you're sharing now as I try to connect via this virtual means. Time to go back and review your above vid, n more tomorrow. Be well! & Thanks!❤️ You are courageous! Yeah

[@kevingraham7039]

great video! Im starting a thru hike this may solo on the PCT. How did you like the hike?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Kevin Graham Great scenery, tough experience! haha

[@kevingraham7039]

+Away With Ingrid if you had the opportunity, would you hike it all over again?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

Would I do it for the second time today? No. I'd do a totally different thru-hike! haha But if you meant--Am I glad I did and was it worth it? then yes, of course. It's an experience I'll never forget and I learned a lot! :)

[@kevingraham7039]

+Away With Ingrid the AT and CDT are calling your name :P

[@AwayWithIngrid]

just the CDT! It whispers to me sometimes, haha.

[@Yani_to]

We expect detailed videos for hike. And good luck.

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Яни Тодоров aw Thank you, but I already thru-hiked the PCT last year. This series is kind of a recap! Let me know if you have any specific video ideas of info you're interested in!

[@Yani_to]

+Away With Ingrid Hi, interesting to me the whole story.

[@elizabethentzel9297]

Were you comfortable on the Z lite pad? I'm really attracted to it since it won't get a hole, but I'm not sure it'll be comfortable enough. Thanks!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

Hey, yes, I was comfortable. Don´t be fooled though, it is a thin mat and isn´t like the air-filled ones that are much more comfortable.

[@elizabethentzel9297]

Away With Ingrid thanks for the reply!

[@donhenhawke3385]

Did you have any difficulty finding replacements tanks of stove fuel on the trail?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+don henhawke nope! The apps I used gave me all the info I needed to locate the stores that carried my fuel. I planned my resupplies around that info.

[@fromcitytowild]

+Away With Ingrid what apps?

[@rafael661kc]

about how long did it take you to complete the pct

[@georgememeulos]

I don't really like pack covers I prefer pack liners I find with back covers my stuff still gets wet

[@davidmorrisette2337]

Can you tell me what model your Brooks shoes are? Thanks!

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+David Morrisette Brooks PureGrit 3 Trail Running Shoes

[@chrisw9853]

Where have you gone mountaineering before?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Chris Cheng A bit all over, but my favorites are definitely Mt. Rainier and the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal.

[@scott287741]

Great job , thanks ..

[@monkiesblogg]

how did you deal with your period on the trail? :)

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Elise Askim check out my channel and you will find a female specific video!

[@silaslutjohann1530]

Where in Nature do you Change your clothes?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

I usually changed inside my tent.

[@donhenhawke3385]

Did you trapes in the Vancouver airport with your pack on to fly home?... is that how most hikers fly with them.....I would think maybe it might look a little funny.

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+don henhawke I had to check mine because of my pocket knife. But, yes, most hikers do wear them around the airport and even pull out their sleeping bag/tent in the airports to rest.

[@azaz...]

are those inserts special for high insteps?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

They are molds of my own feet. :)

[@azaz...]

cool!!

[@billyg1461]

What was your base weight? Approximately

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Billy G 20.4 lbs. I discuss it in my packing video !

[@spencerdunphy]

I was just curious....Do you know if those are the Patagonia Houdini pants? It looks like them and if they are then they are a water resistant wind pant. I am just curious because I have thought about getting them (because they would be a bit lighter and probably more comfortable/breathable than most rain pants) but I wasn't sure if they would be water repellent enough for wet conditions. If they are then great! You did the whole pct with them then they must be good enough.

[@joshuah5447]

Spencer Dunphy I'm pretty sure those are the Houdini pants because I have them too. Patagonia's waterproof pants are much thicker, like the torentshell pants. The Houdini pants work really well in windy conditions and in light rain

[@spencerdunphy]

Thanks Joshua, that's what I thought. I have alway's thought they might suffice as your one rain pant while you would be more comfortable in them and be able to carry much less weight with them. Thanks.

[@AwayWithIngrid]

Hey Spencer, sorry to reply to late. I googled the Houdini pant and mine are different than those, but those might be the newer version of mine. Mine were very lightweight and didn't have any structure to them. I spent $80.00 on them. I hope that helps!

[@spencerdunphy]

It does, Thanks Ingrid!

[@norkisserrano]

How much weight you were carrying?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

+Norkis Serrano My base weight was 20.4 lbs. That doesn't include any food/water/toilet paper/etc.

[@XArmyMP]

you going for the triple crown?

[@AwayWithIngrid]

eventually, yes!

[@XArmyMP]

Away With Ingrid heck yea!

[@rgvkid250]

Very informative.

[@timothywijaya2982]

Can i join your hike ? if you plan to hike in Indonesia haha

[@moxtr]

Sweet... the video too.

[@MrTangent]

21:16 So *you're* the one who cuts the cheese!