PCT 2020 | HIKING GEAR I BROUGHT TO SECTION HIKE THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | Section L in Washington

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching! What’s your most favorite piece of hiking gear to bring with you on an overnight backpacking trip? Do you pack a luxury item on any of your trips? Tell me in the comments below.

[@liannislam9006]

You can buy a hat on ebay with a torch inside it will save you money. As for pots and pans you can use a stainless steel cup. To heat up mre ready to eat food. Love your video.

[@mmcookieicecream3384]

My luxury item is bear spray

[@jasonsloaf963]

Finally, a realistic base weight! I'm with you on the pillow. That's definitely my luxury item as well. Somehow, it's just not the same using a stuff sack filled with clothes as a pillow replacement. Great video... keep it up, and hike on!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I tried the stuff sack pillow and it just doesn't work for me. I couldn't sleep well with that system. We all have our luxury items and a pillow is definitely mine. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Shane-Singleton]

I'm also a fan of a 2-person tent for "solo" camping. That way nothing has to be left too far away other than food depending on if you need to hang it due to bears, etc. Loved the catwalk style model shots of the clothing gear, by the way. It's the most adorably dorky thing i've seen in a while :)

[@TheHungryHiker]

I like having plenty of room for both myself and my gear to spread out while being in the tent. Having more space in my tent helps me keep more organized, if that makes sense. And yes, I'm a dork and proud of it. Not afraid to own that one bit. Thanks for watching!

[@lorismith8479]

Really like how you broke down and displayed all your gear....great ideas Cheers

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay! I plan on creating a video like this for each of my big trips this year - a video featuring the gear and clothing I use, a video featuring the food I bring and then vlog the actual trip. :)

[@Belisarius9495]

Very well organized and presented. This could be a tutorial for all those wishing to prepare a gear video.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Oh wow! Thank you for that! Glad you enjoyed the video and how I presented all the info. This was a beast to put together. Definitely my most comprehensive gear video so far! 😀

[@candacetoms4927]

This video is SO informative! I’m planning to start backpacking this year, and have found your channel really helpful in getting myself prepared!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I love that this comment is just now showing up for me. Look at how far you've come in the last two years. I'm so freakin proud of you!!!!

[@candacetoms4927]

@@TheHungryHiker omg the beginning of my journey to become a Confident Solo Female Backpacker!!!!! So cool that the member icons show up on older comments

[@HeyThere348]

This is literally the best water-system I've ever seen! Great video, also great inspiration for hygiene-bag and med kit!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nohabloemojislosiento4930]

I've been watching some ultralight backpacking channels recently and got it a little in my head that anything over 10lbs would break my back on any multi-day hikes. So I'm glad I watched this because if your base weight is almost 22lbs then I think my 15-20lbs is gonna be fine as well.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I have never been and never want to be ultralight. With that said, I'm always looking to shed a bit of weight from my overall base weight because the less I have to carry, the happier my body is. I've made some gear changes for this new backpacking season (2021). Be sure to check out my more recent backpacking videos to see my slightly lower base weight and the gear I'm carrying. PS: I think you're going to be more than fine with a 15-20 lbs base weight. You got this!

[@thehumblehillbilly]

Really glad I started following you… your content is on point. I really enjoy your camp spoon story. It’s always extra special when something you truly need are gifted to you in time of need. Plus you get to revisit the memory every time you use it now. My favorite piece of gear hmmm 🤔 Right now I’m all about my new hunting/fishing camp pack… It’s far from ultra light but I won’t be hiking the AT with it. It’s a Tenzing-6000 can’t wait to test it this fall & winter.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome, thank you!

[@justinlanders72]

Your videos are by far the best out there. I really appreciate hard work like this.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Wow! Thank you for this. I really appreciate it!

[@johneason6540]

Great breakdown on the gear and your presentation was well organized. Lot of common gear we use. Thanks for your work.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching! 😀

[@katherinerackow3029]

I LOVE my knockarounds. I bought them for running.

[@TheHungryHiker]

My absolute FAVORITE sunglasses. I have multiple pairs on hand, just in case I lose a pair or sit on the ones I'm using, both of which have happened to me multiple times. Hahaha!!

[@ktkirkland1389]

Thank you so much for this!!! I really learned so much and it was so easy and fun to watch! Love your organization and presentation style

[@TheHungryHiker]

Whoo Hoo!! Glad you were able to learn something from my video and found it useful. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@robertewbank1440]

I stepped on to your channel I am a beginner camper hiker I like your food system etc.... Thanks for sharing......

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@dajo2824]

Very helpful and well made video.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richz100]

You have some great videos. We are launching from the CA/OR border July 17th as a family of five. You have some great stuff that has been super helpful. THX for the help.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Whoo hoo! Happy to help. That sounds awesome. Have fun out there!

[@triumfant2]

great video, I like your attention to detail and explanation. Thanks for showing all of your gear.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@oodle_noodle]

We have tons of the same gear but I just want to echo that those OR gloves are AMAZING. I love them for snowshoeing, colder hiking, or just chilly city days.

[@TheHungryHiker]

They are my favorite gloves!!!

[@kingsgirl1182]

Another great video to learn from. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheHungryHiker]

Whoo hoo! Thank you! Glad you liked this video.

[@TheAverageAdventurer]

Excellent information!!! Thanks for sharing. Very important stuff

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

Great video! Very helpfull. What would be a great adjustment is adding the weight in grams as well for your European viewers 😉

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you and great suggestion.

[@Dslots_]

Have you ever tried the Amphipod Swift-Clip Cap light instead of the headlamp? A small foam filled pillow is my favorite piece and the REI Flexlite Air chair is my ultra-luxury item! Thanks for posting your gear list, interesting to see how others do it.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I have an ultralight camping chair, but never bring it with me. I just can't justify the extra weight when I end up sitting on my butt anyways. Maybe if I were traveling shorter distances and spending more time at camp, I could justify bringing my char with me.

[@evespower1004]

Great video!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@makethepart]

Very detailed review, thanks for sharing!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@christinaANN2911]

Hi! I will be section hiking in Oregon from Timberline Lodge to Cascade Locks (I saw your video covering that section, thanks for sharing)! Can you share insights on the need for bearproofing? Getting mixed information on the need for bear cans or hanging bags. Thanks!

[@TheHungryHiker]

No bear canisters required for that section. You can either hang your food or use an Ursack. Whatever you do, don't camp with food in your tent. That's a recipe for disaster and a potential rodent break-in.

[@drunkmike6364]

Excellent video, very detailed and thorough.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! Glad you liked the video.

[@annbarbarag9152]

Absolutely cool!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@traveler1433]

Love the Darn Tough socks!!!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Me too! They're the best and you can't beat that lifetime guarantee!

[@lauram6606]

How did you fit all of those gears inside a 48-lt pack? It does not seem to be possible. Looking at the size of your food bag, it must be almost half of the pack. Then tent and quilt n pad (xterm!), that must be the other half. Then there are plenty of more gears. I mean look at stuff on 15:48 time stamp. The whole table content can fit inside the backpack? 😳 The reason why I m asking is that my base weight is 16 lbs but I use up all the volume in my 45-lt REI Flash backpack with no room to store food.

[@TheHungryHiker]

It's all in how you pack it! I've packed my pack 100s of times after hiking the PCT twice over the last two years so you can say I've had some practice packing my pack. Everything has its right place. I love all of the different storage options that are available on the Eja 48! My food bag was definitely the biggest and heaviest thing in my pack, besides my water. You'd be surprised, but my sleeping system including my sleeping pad and quilt hardly take up any weight and space at all. If you're curious to see how I packed my pack for this trip, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDNk2xvoqaofrc

[@lauram6606]

You did not really show how to pack in that clip you shared. You packed about 60% of the stuff on the table and occupying about 90% by then. And then all the sudden you are done. The last bit is the most important part because that’s when I run out of space. No matter how many times I reconfigure my stuff, at the end there is physics.

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@lauram6606 The focus of this video wasn't really a how-to on how I packed my pack for this trip, but I still wanted to give you an idea of how I packed my pack for this trip. . This video was the first episode for my section hike that featured the hike more than the specifics about the gear and food I brought for the trip. Over the last few months, I've found that there's a lot of interest in viewers wanting to learn the details of the food I bring and how I pack my pack, which is why since this video was created, I've been creating more how-to videos showing this type of information instead of doing a time lapse of putting it all together before a trip. Going forward for all of my big trips, I'll be creating a specific video of the food I bring, the gear I bring and how I pack my pack.

[@juz70]

snot rag....love it!. Thanks from Australia.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Just keeping it real!

[@anonymouscommenter2278]

What are the camp sandals at 16:20? Great presentation!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Those are my camp and river shoes I used on my PCT thru-hike in 2019, the Teva Hurricane Sandals. Here’s the link to them: alnk.to/2uz7TDU

[@tidefallmusic]

Salomon is my all time favourite footwear. Entirely long-lasting, minimalist and durable. Love your buff btw too! Thanks for your awesome footage and content. Appreciate all the insight and lovely advice. :) Heading to the Oregon Coast Trail in two weeks to tackle my first long-distance backpacking trip. Your channel is a great reinforcement for knowing how to get the most out of the experience. Happy trails! P.s. If you're solo hiking, do you assign yourself a trail name? =P Or is that a faux-pas? Asking for a friend =P

[@TheHungryHiker]

Trail names are earned and given to you by other hikers. There’s usually always a good story behind a trail name, which makes them even more fun to learn about when meeting new hikers out on trail.

[@bryanj8121]

Thank you!

[@TheHungryHiker]

You're welcome!

[@martinboothroyd6846]

We have been enjoying your videos and my wife especially likes your music selection. We also live in western Washington and wonder if you have been happy with your Ghost Whisperer in the often damp PNW? It is hard to beat the light weight and warmth of down so we are debating on getting the GW or giving up a little of that and getting a synthetic fill to hold up a little better in damp WA conditions. Any thoughts?

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching my videos! I LOVE my Ghost Whisperer puffy. I use this one as more of an internal layer as opposed to an outer layer. When wearing this one when it's wet out, I'll always wear a light rain jacket on the outside because the Ghost Whisperer isn't waterproof and doesn't do well in the rain. This one is super warm though. It's the first thing I throw on when I get into camp and stop hiking for the day - this and my Patagonia R1 fleece, depending on how cold it is. Hope this helps!

[@TheHikingChick1]

Great video! Going to check out your other PCT videos. I'm planning to get out there next year.🌻

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!! Let me know if you have any questions about the trail. Happy to help!

[@TheHikingChick1]

@@TheHungryHiker thank you! I want to get out for a two night loop on the PCT in So Cal with my hubby around Thanksgiving for gear shakedown. Do you have a suggestion of what area? We have a camper van and I'm thinking we find a place to base camp and then do two nights backpacking. I'm considering Idyllwild area (if forest open) but not sure if I should go for lower elevation in case of weather. Any suggestions? Something moderate to leisurely.

[@TheHungryHiker]

If you haven't already, I highly recommend downloading the Guthook app - get the Hiker Special because you'll get the whole PCT (all three states) for a lower price than if you were to purchase each state separately. Guthook not only provides maps for each section of the trail, but you can search by waypoints including water sources, camping, parking, roads, towns and there's even an option to view the map as an elevation profile view. The comments for each of the waypoints listed on the app are worth their weight in gold so be sure to ALWAYS read the comments for any given place. As for picking a section to hike in Southern California, I loved the Idyllwild area BUT be sure to check trail conditions. Both coming in (NoBo) into Idylwild and coming out (SoBo) can be super dicey if there's lingering snow and ice in the mountains. Also, another thing to consider is a lot of the PCT had to be closed this year due to all of the wildfire activity both near and on trail through California and Oregon. I'd take a look at a map in Guthook first and see what's currently marked as closed. Also, the PCTA tends to always have good information about up-to-date trail conditions: www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/closures/ If there's not an active fire then the section of trail might be closed because it's considered too dangerous to hike through until trail maintenance crews are able to get out there and clean up the trail.Hope this helps!!

[@TheHikingChick1]

@@TheHungryHiker Great info! Thank you. Planning on getting guthook soon. Someone said there's often specials around the holidays. Researched a bunch of locations today. So much is closed due to all the fires. Just have to be patient. Thanks again for the response! 🤗

[@TheHungryHiker]

Happy to help! Good luck and have fun when you get out there. 😊

[@joannep2196]

Just to clarify, Sidekicks aren't down-filled, they're synthetic. Which is good IMO.

[@TheHungryHiker]

You are correct. The Sidekicks are synthetic, not down-filled.

[@devildogsbushcraft7898]

I have heard your catch all bag referred to as a "possible's" bag on buschcraft channels. Just saying. LOL. great video.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yup, there are multiple names for these types of bags. Doesn't really matter what its called as long as you don't forget to pack the contents in some way, shape or form for your trips.

[@devildogsbushcraft7898]

Yup totally get it. What's that old saying, about how you say tomato. You say tomato with a long "a" or the short "a". Tomāto, tomato. 😆

[@WalkthePlanets]

Thank you for sharing

[@TheHungryHiker]

My pleasure

[@greenbug1966]

Thank You for your very detailed information. Never thought of bringing zip ties (Pure Genius). Watched your Grand Canyon Video. Were you Sore after first day? Second Day? Did you just take Minimum food on Grand Canyon? Water? Thanks again

[@TheHungryHiker]

I got the zip tie idea from a Mountaineers course field trip I was on last Winter. Now I always carry them with me. For this trip, I didn't get sore at all. I think a big part of that was because I had done a fair share of hiking and backpacking all summer long. I've found for e the best way to train for a hike is to hike. For the Grand Canyon, I'll be putting together a whole video on all of the gear and food I brought with me. I'm currently working on putting together the food video for my PCT Section L hike, which will go live next Tuesday. Stay tuned!

[@aryamanbhattacharjee2537]

Who tf disliked this wonderful video ???? 😑😑😑😑

[@TheHungryHiker]

You know, I guess my videos just aren't for everybody and that's okay. :)

[@crimsonjennifer]

The Buff website says their regular buffs are not effective to prevent the spread of covid. They have began offering masks and buff tubes with built in masks, however. Research has shown the regular thin buffs actually increase the spread compared with a cloth mask. Great gear video. I added those down booties and the gloves to my wishlist. Thanks!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching! I never thought I needed a pair of ultralight down booties until my first time winter camping on snow. My feet were SO COLD! Now, I can't imagine camping and sleeping outside without them.

[@karahikes]

Great video! What is the temp rating on your quilt?

[@TheHungryHiker]

My quilt is a 10 degree. Here are the specs for my quilt: Enlightened Equipment Enigma Custom Quilt * Down Type - 950 * Temperature - 10 Degree F * Length - Regular * Width - Wide * Draft Collar Added * Outside Fabric: Purple 10D * Inside Fabric: Purple 10D * 23.85 ounces Be sure to check the description below the video for all of the juicy details on all of the gear mentioned in this video. 😀

[@crimsonjennifer]

@@TheHungryHiker As a cold sleeper in snow conditions, did you need to wear your puffy with your quilt? I'm trying to decide between a 0 deg. and a 10 deg. Do you attribute your comfort to the addition of liner and booties or is the quilt itself effective as is?

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@crimsonjennifer I jus got my new quilt at the beginning of August so I haven't had a chance to test it out in the snow yet. There were a couple really cold nights out on the PCT at the end of August though. Each night, I found myself having to remove layers because I was so warm with my quilt and booties. I can't wait to see how warm I stay on the snow in my quilt this winter! I know with my previous sleeping bag, using the sleeping liner made my whole system a lot warmer than sleeping without it, but there were plenty of nights when I had to wear all of my layers (including my puffy) in my sleeping bag because I was so cold. My feet were always the coldest. I spent many nights sleeping with a Nalgene bottle filled with boiling water at the foot of my sleeping bag because my feet were so dang cold. My old sleeping bag had a 12 degree rating, but it didn't always feel like it was a 12 degree bag. This is a big reason why I finally made the switch to a quilt.

[@TainoXtreme]

I liked your video very much. I just subscribed to your channel and gave your e A like. Did you bring rain gear and your trip? What is it? Did you bring a pump to inflate your sleep system? What is it? Thank you very much for sharing this video. I liked it very much. God bless you.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! I made sure to include links to all of the gear I mentioned in the video down in the video description. This includes my rain jacket as well. I don’t use a pump to inflate my sleeping pad.

[@michelleoglesbee-flores3648]

Is your dry sack for the quilt the 13 or 20 liter? Looks to be the 13 based on weight chart on rei? I have the e.e. quilt and need to get a stuff/dry/compression bag but not sure of what liter would work. Thanks

[@TheHungryHiker]

My Sea to Summit eVAC Dry Sack is actually the 13L - not the 20L. Sorry about that! I just double-checked so thank you for asking this. I've updated the product name and link in the video description. The 13L bag fits my quilt, down booties, pillow and sleeping bag liner inside perfectly. I think I had the 20L previously and it was too big for what I was using it for.

[@michelleoglesbee-flores3648]

@@TheHungryHiker thank you.

[@creedm3040]

I enjoyed the video very much. Do you have to hang food bags in your area? We share many of the gear selection. The Patagonia R1 is one my favorites. I can find lighter alternatives but none work as well for me. My Ghost Whisperer always goes with me no matter the season. And Arc’teryx is simply the best. As far as gloves I use the possum down from Z Packs. I love my Western Mountaineering Alpinlite. And I agree totally on the tent . I’m not sure why they call that a two person tent but I think the size is perfect for one person. Great video! Best!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for checking out my video! For food hangs, it all depends on the area. Many parts of the PCT did not require a food hang, but all of the National Parks required either a bear canister or to use the food lockers at the tentsite. I agree with you on the Copper Spur - it’s perfectly comfortable for 1 person. It was a tight squeeze for 2 people and gear.

[@ThomasAnderson-sd6yt]

Is that the amount of weight you used also on the PCT?

[@TheHungryHiker]

I was on the PCT for this trip, doing a section hike. Are you asking what my baseweight was on my PCT thru-hike in 2018 and 2019?

[@ThomasAnderson-sd6yt]

@@TheHungryHiker yes

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@ThomasAnderson-sd6yt Looks like my base weight for my 2018 PCT thru-hike was 21.86 lbs. Here's the link to my pack list on LighterPack.com: lighterpack.com/r/74e0gf

[@ThomasAnderson-sd6yt]

Your weight on your PCT through hike,how much was it,thx🏕☕

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@ThomasAnderson-sd6yt Look at my answer above your comment. I already answered you AND provided a link.

[@elisegallois2295]

Hi! Was this video from this weekend? There's currently a missing person alert for a friend of mine (white, 25, brown hair, green pack) who we think went hiking in this area, potentially near the northern terminus of the PCT, over the long weekend, set off Saturday and he hasn't returned yet. You didn't happen to see any solo hikers matching that description did you? If you think you've seen something please call 911.

[@TheHungryHiker]

No, the footage from this hike was not filmed from this weekend. My section hike along the PCT took place at the end of August/beginning of September so unfortunately I wouldn't have been anywhere near the Northern Terminus to help look out for your friend. I'm so sorry that your friend has gone missing. It seems like there are a number of hikers who have gone missing lately - Mount Rainier, Snow Lake outside of Snoqualmie Pass, right off of Highway 20 and now your friend. My heart hurts for these missing hikers and I hope they're found quickly, safe and sound. I would recommend posting the information about your missing friend in one of the PCT Facebook Groups. Doesn't hurt to get the word out and have more eyes and ears alert and on the look out.

[@elisegallois2295]

@@TheHungryHiker Thank you for the lovely message. I will find out if the PCT facebook groups have been contacted yet.

[@WalkingwithWendy]

@@elisegallois2295 was your friend found?

[@tampamari030975]

I'm sure you get this question a the time, but are you not worried about large predators? Or running into sinister humans?

[@TheHungryHiker]

Nope, not worried about large predators or sinister humans on trail. Honestly, I feel way safer when out on trail by myself then when I'm in the city. Everyone who I have encountered on trail has always been friendly and non-threatening, As for large predators, I've never had an incident with a bear. Bears are actually more afraid of us then the other way around. Haven't seen a cougar out on trail yet and I hope it stays that way. Coming across rattlesnakes are always terrifying, but they usually give you a warning when you get close. Just have to be trail aware, smart about your surroundings and pay attention while you're out there.

[@charlielaube4043]

HELLO AGAIN. Just curious that you don't carry a weapon for self Defense. I guess no encounters with bears etc?...

[@TheHungryHiker]

One of the 10 essentials is a knife, which I always carry with me on any hike or backpacking trip I go on. In regards to a gun or bear spray, no I don't carry either of those. As for bear encounters, I've had a few, but they've all been from a distance. One was running away from me on trail because it heard me singing. The other two were in our camp during the morning, just hanging out. They eventually made their way on to somewhere else out of our camp.

[@charlielaube4043]

Fascinating

[@mikekeenan7760]

Shout out to fanny pack

[@TheHungryHiker]

I LOVE my fanny pack!!!

[@mikekeenan7760]

@@TheHungryHiker I 2 love my fanny pack

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

I just whack down 3 boxes of Entenman’s dognuts.

[@TheHungryHiker]

That works too, but when food fatigue hits, you’ll want to find more options than just doughnuts. Good luck!

[@summerlarson1171]

You are so lovely!