Backpacking Gear I’ll Be Using on the Pacific Crest Trail This Year | PCT 2023

[@TheHungryHiker]

My 2023 PCT SoBo Thru-Hike Gear List, which includes links to all of the gear mentioned in this video lighterpack.com/r/keiy5r Don’t forget to subscribe to The Hungry Hiker KZbin Channel: kzbin.info

[@TheIndianaGeoff]

The compressed towels are the absolute bomb. I would never do a short or long hike without them. Wiping sweat, cleaning pots, TP... heck let one dry out and rub some chap stick/petroleum jelly into it as a fire starter.

[@TheHungryHiker]

So excited to use these for my hike this year!

[@IPv6Freely]

Portawipes changed everything for me! So SO handy. It's so nice being able to take a "bath" after a long day on the trail as well.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Super excited to use them out on trail this year!

[@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677]

Have fun! I hope your hike goes great and is very relaxing, rewarding and enjoyable!! Best wishes for great success!! I can’t wait to see your progression videos!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks so much!

[@Word187]

Good luck and have fun on the PCT! Looking forward to hear the stories in future videos!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! 😀

[@randomrachel1480]

Yay! I’m excited for you and to follow along! I think you’re so cool! XOXO from Olympia.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@Carmen_Tatis]

Ooh! This looks amazing! Looking forward to seeing videos about your time on the trail!!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome!!! Updates coming soon!

[@PatchGirl68]

Good Luck Kathleen! Looking forward to seeing your adventure along the way!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! 😀

[@brookeshumaker]

Have the best time! This video was super helpful!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! Glad you found this one helpful.

[@CastawayHikes]

Have fun Kathleen! I'm looking forward to following along. The PCT calls me and one day I will do it, but this year it will be the CT for me 🤙

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@mikeyfrederick1232]

Just want to say thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us mam..future long trail hiker here SOMEDAY lol...and your information is super helpful..really enjoying your energy and positive vibes..you and your channel deserve a ton of praise..

[@elliesmith9572]

This is so exciting Kathleen! I ran into you on the PCT when I was starting my solo hike along section J in Washington. Thanks for the sticker! Your videos were such a big help to me when planning that hike and your videos from section K are helping me to plan the next one! I'll be out doing the Timberline Trail again next week. Depending on when you make your way through Oregon, maybe we'll cross paths again! Happy hiking!

[@TheHungryHiker]

So glad that my videos have been helpful with your own trip planning. That would be so awesome to run into out on trail again. If you see me out there, be sure to say hello. Have fun on all of your hikes this summer!

[@serafinahikes3467]

Best of luck on your PCT trek! I enjoyed your past PCT, trip planning, and backpacker food videos

[@shanksmare]

Good luck. Stay Safe. Have Fun.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@scenicsteps75]

all the very best to you're new adventure..Be safe on the trail...

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! 😀

[@mikefogle5874]

Excellent. Oh and I need a sticker! LOL

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ruthconner4923]

God Bless your,hike❣️

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! 😀

[@VillelaHN]

Enjoy your hike Kathleen ❤

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@andrewgrp36OveR]

Your food preparation is amazing and I would like to incorporate.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay! Hope this inspires meal plans for future trips!

[@millieblue5014]

Thanks for a great video with so much good information!🙂👍

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@rituka]

Great gear list! Good luck on your hike! 🥾

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks!

[@soleskim1]

I can't wait to follow your hike. Good luck. I am hoping to take your class soon. How can I get a sticker?

[@LuckyTown77]

❤Best of trail happiness to you 🇨🇦

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@hikergir01]

Do you remember what brand and where you got that collapsible water bottle? I bought one and couldn't get the "plastic" smell out of it and tossed it. I really need one. I am learning I need more protein for my autoimmune and on the trail I am not sure if my dehydrated meals are truly meeting that. Happy trails!

[@TheHungryHiker]

The link to the collapsible water bottle is on my 2023 PCT Gear List: lighterpack.com/r/keiy5r. I also just released a new video featuring all the gear I loved and didn't love using while hiking the PCT this year. This bottle is featured in my new video! Check out the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIetpJWAdrt-fNE

[@hannahcollins1816]

Hey Kathleen!! Just out of curiosity: why did you switch from the BeFree to the Sawyer?? I missed that somewhere along the way, haha

[@TheHungryHiker]

Better flow, able to back flush it when I get into town AND CNOC only makes the PCTA 2-liter Vecto bags (dirty water bags) with the PCT map on it...so I switched back.

[@jenniferbostrom759]

Hey Lady! Enjoy your Journey!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!!! ❤️❤️

[@tmak2024]

Looking forward to seeing your videos on this and wish you safe trekking. What degree quilt do you use?

[@TheHungryHiker]

The first video from my PCT hike this year is already live, check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWXKlKqfjtybnbMsi=Ax0tRnMY13V9RgHD I have a 10 degree quilt.

[@jakeva9802]

Where did you get the dirty sobo hat? I clicked the link and it took me a shop where it’s custom made?

[@TheHungryHiker]

I designed my Dirty SoBo hat myself and had it printed for my hike!

[@litawolf1684]

I’m kind of surprised by the equipment list it seems to be a lot to fit in that tiny backpack if yours. I look forward to seeing how it all fits inside.

[@TheHungryHiker]

It all fits perfectly and will fit even better as I eat my food in-between town stops.

[@WaywardTexan]

What's a Dirty SOBO? Why trail runners instead of sturdy hikers with ankle support? I'm guessing weight.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Since I’m heading southbound and one is rarely clean while they’re thru-hiking, I’ll be a Dirty SoBo. 😀

[@shayzoo2]

Ok. So just to be clear you aren’t doing the whole trail right? Because you are starting southbound at the Washington Oregon border and not flip-flopping. So you aren’t doing the Washington to Canada stretch?

[@TheHungryHiker]

Here's a whole video where I explain how I plan on hiking my hike along the PCT this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHycqWyge8uZmpIsi=IMdPoSNo15Opr4dI

[@123meaghanb]

That first aid kit looks like it will take up 1/3 of the pack!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Nope, not quite that big

[@pellelindbergh4455]

wow how much weight is all that gear?anyway good luck!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Here's the link to my 2023 PCT SoBo Thru-Hike Gear List, which includes links to all of the gear mentioned in this video, base weight and the wight of each piece of gear on the list: lighterpack.com/r/keiy5r

[@SimplySatisfiedSarah]

Why are you skipping Washington and starting at Oregon? I think the Washington part is way prettier than Oregon.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Washington State is my most favorite part of the entire PCT. I’ve hiked the entire Washington section of the PCT twice now, once in 2018 and then by section hiking it over the last four years. Here’s the whole story on why I’m doing my hike the way I’m doing it this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6iXfqOJab2fZ8U

[@RichardKeysoftware]

Your going to regret those bug wipes get permethrin cream it's way way better

[@TheHungryHiker]

We'll see. I'll report back on how everything goes.