PCT Thru Hike - ULTRA LIGHT Gear Setup

[@gregparrott8674]

Thank you for the well detailed video. The PCT is dryer and dustier than the Appalachian, so one additional wear item that is well worth its scant weight is a pair of Summer gaiters. They keep socks cleaner and eliminate the need to remove shoes to extract pebbles/twigs/etc.

[@atheistzombie]

Looking fit and ready, Redbeard. I look forward to following your trip this year. The best of luck on the trail.

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks my friend!

[@WorldwideDarts]

Hey mate. I've been following you for a bit now. You've given me the motivation to get off my butt and hike the Maine section of the AT. I'm recovering from a serious accident right now and can only watch and learn as much as I can through your videos. But I'll be back on my feet soon. Thank you for all your videos . Cheers.

[@RedBeard0924]

I wish you successful healing and hope your hiking experiences are epic! I'm sure they will be my friend. Happy Hiking!

[@jazziered142]

I hope you have the best time ever! Be safe and will enjoy watching your hike...

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jazziered142]

Will Wood When are you leaving Will?

[@RedBeard0924]

Jazzie Red April 20th

[@caldy335]

Looks like you had a little extra space in the pack there. Good luck on the PCT. Time is almost here. Can't wait to follow along on your trip man.

[@RedBeard0924]

Yeah I think it's going to provide the perfect amount of space! Can't wait to be out there for sure.

[@alexhaney100]

Awesome gear list, man. I hear its going to be a crazy year on the PCT after that movie came out!

[@RedBeard0924]

I bet so. Probably a lot more people and lots more ladies. Ha

[@alexhaney100]

***** hey, thanks! cool being recognized out here in the real world ha

[@Seqhael]

I spent a month doing the Camino de Santiago in Spain, never walked or hiked before, just did it cos I met a dude wearing a backpack who told me to. Did it with a 37lb pack in flip flops without hassle haha. Definitely want to do the PCT though, even shaving the pack down to 15-20lbs would make a world of difference + room for a couple of extra luxury items. Thanks for the video Red Beard, lots of useful tips

[@dsmithad]

Awesome vid on gear for backpacking. Just starting to think about long distance hiking. Heading to Yosemite to do the Glacier point to LYV and do Half Dome, but thinking about doing section hiking on the PCT starting next spring. Loved your cloud rest video. Killer shooting.

[@tomwolf4716]

Glad to hear that you will be wearing gloves and long sleeves on the trail because that that desert sun will fry them. Loved your AT video journal. I will we watching.

[@RedBeard0924]

Yeah I have to be prepared for the sun. My fair skin would kill me if I wasn't! Thanks for watching. Happy Hiking!

[@tomkruczek668]

Hey Will good luck to you on the PCT. Thanks for all of your advice...it's been incredibly helpful. I think the day is near, so safe travels.

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks so much! Glad my videos have been of help! 14 days and counting!

[@Zedoutdoors]

A very insightful loadout, many thanks for sharing ~Peace~

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Thanks I always enjoy your gear videos.

[@RobDegrey]

Did Whitney Portal thru to echo lake, 22 days (2 rest days). Could have gone a lot lighter however. Going to try to do a complete pct- thru hike 2016. I'm shooting for 25 pounds tops (w/food & water) When I started at Whitney portal I was carrying 31 lbs gross. One long carry to my Vermilion lake resort drop pick up (GREAT Spot to shower, do laundry, some food stuffs and alcohol for stove), My next drop was in Tuolumne meadows, Yosemite N.P. another LONG 100 miles or so (4 days) and I finished at Echo, Lake (Lake Tahoe area).

[@robertlindsay7527]

Red; take a look at the CDT...It starts just below Lordsburg, NM.goes all the way to Canada a bit like the PCT; water is a problem for a while

[@staceybucklin3932]

NeoAir XLite for the win! Have a great hike!

[@RedBeard0924]

Stacey B it totally rocks! Did you use one on the AT last year? You should totally come hike the PCT! You would fall in love with it! 😉

[@staceybucklin3932]

I did use one on the AT and I absolutely loved it! I think a PCT hike might be in my future... Your photos and video are stunning!

[@RedBeard0924]

+Stacey B the scenery allows for amazing pictures ✌🏼️ you will love the PCT I just really hope you don't have to deal with the fires like we have this year 👎🏼

[@Breeder333]

always love your videos, Redbeard.

[@danaelizabethx]

Way to go!!! Can't wait to watch ur journey in the PCT!!! Love ur videos! :)

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks so much, really glad you have enjoyed them, it means a lot to me :) really excited about the PCT. Ready to get started!

[@TommyWasHere]

Red Beard, really enjoy your video's. Dreaming of hiking thru the AT when I retire in a few years. Considering starting some sections of it soon. Thanks for the videos.

[@RedBeard0924]

Hope you are able to do it! It was an amazing journey and I met some of the best people in the world! Just keep those knees ready! Happy Hiking!

[@blaize8026]

Hey, met you on blood mountain last year on the AT. I had a Rab Xenon too! Anyway, I'll be out on the PCT this year too, hope to see you on the trail.

[@RedBeard0924]

Totally remember you. You were the only other person I saw on the entire trail with a Rab jacket! Good luck on the PCT! If you go to the kickoff come see me, I will be at the ZPacks booth for both sessions.

[@blaize8026]

Hoping to be at the second kick off, see you there!

[@deathcar]

+1 on the 52L being tight on the AT, I ended up having to add a extra sea to summit 10l bag on the back just give me some room, I basically kept rain gear and day food in it. Otherwise loved the Zpack!

[@3nineteen319]

Best of luck to you on your PCT adventure. I look forward to it. We are still in a drought out here and it is very dry throughout California. Fill up on water every chance you get :) Also keep an eye out for rattlesnakes in the bushes and near rocks in the desert. And watch for those sneaky marmots up in the high country. They like to steal your food too.

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks for the advice! I am gonna keep my eyes out for rattlers for sure! I'm a bit nervous about the water but past pct thru hikers have told me it wasn't too bad except for a few stretches. We will see. Happy Hiking!

[@robcook6120]

I would recommend Sawyer 50 SPF sunscreen. I live in the desert and the sun is intense. I've found the Sawyer to be effective, not need much, comes in 1 oz. tubes, and stay in place.

[@RedBeard0924]

Awesome. I will definitely purchase that thanks!

[@justwired]

ive found high altitude sun is intense will burn the skin right off you

[@tommessig2060]

your videos are the best hiking videos. i wish you'd do more. checking the gear list for my next hike.

[@RedBeard0924]

Tom Messig thanks for the kind words. Hopefully I will have some trips this year. Next year I’m planning to do the Colorado Trail. So there will be more videos to come but I’ve left the outdoor industry so sadly I just don’t have the same freedom with my schedule to make big trips happen.

[@booksRbad]

Hey Redbeard! Would you please consider doing some videos on how you gameplan, or how much actual strategic planning you do before hitting the trails. Like how you decide when and where you'll expect to bounce gear forward or send it home, how you plan the amount of miles you expect to do at certain points or choose where to stop, plus any tips and advice on the mental side of things going in would be a lot of help. Love your channel homie!

[@RedBeard0924]

This is so easy for me it would be a short video. I do as little planning as possible for my hikes. I take the right gear and then I resupply from the trail. This is possible on the AT and PCT not so much the CDT. So for me, I enjoy doing it this way! Honestly, people really try to plan out everything from home but you just never know what will happen out there on the trail. I enjoy each and every day on the trail and for me it's best with zero plans, just hike. Happy Hiking!

[@booksRbad]

Will Wood It's really cool that you responded. I genuinely love your entire AT series, but your post-thru hike emotions video is very inspiring and my favorite. With that said, I get your points. I tend to over analyze things. You're approach is really smart, meaning that as long as the bases are covered gear-wise and safety-wise, maybe my researching every mile of the trail actually takes away from the experience and not adds to it. I've done some 3-4 day trips, but nothing where I had to bounce gear or re-supply, I think I'm just nervous that a dumb mistake could take me off the trail this spring. You're awesome, thank you for this channel and anything else you have to say.

[@RedBeard0924]

Really glad my videos have been helpful to you! Good luck on your hike I'm sure it will be an amazing time for sure! Keep your eyes on the trail that's my one recommendation. People look all around them and end up twisting their ankles or messing up their knees! Happy Hiking!

[@MrSimon2SLC4U]

Bring a back up water purification system, aqua mira, I wouldn't rely on steri pens alone... You know what you're doing though you're a pro, you could probably get away with no filtration, my Sawyer threads stripped out second day on JMT, I just chose my water selectively and I was fine. Happy Trails, loved the AT hike and all your gear vids, looking forward to the PCT, good luck and happy trials. Wish I could afford all that Zpacks gear.

[@RedBeard0924]

Really glad you enjoyed my videos. Thanks for the advice on the second filter I might consider it but my pack is already heavy for me. So can't add too much more, I'm actually trying to cut my pack weight down even more. Ha!

[@MrSimon2SLC4U]

Will Wood No chapstick? Does the beard prevent that issue? Once you hit the Sierra's you'll want some SPF Chapstick handy...

[@shoshinman]

Great video! You should check out the Optimus long titanium spoon. It is light and strong and way better than any plastic spoon out there. It is hands down one of my favorite pieces of gear. Ten bucks on Amazon.

[@RedBeard0924]

Sweet I will check it out for sure!

[@johnstewart8849]

IXCC makes a TINY mini-usb to Apple lightening(??) adapter. it makes most all "universal" USB chargers compatible with your iPhone.

[@JaredRietdyk]

If you are looking to save a bit of weight you could bring an adapter for microUSB to iPhone cable, but then you couldn't charge both at once.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

should try the renovo trio for water filter it goes to .05 micron and weighs i think 4 ounces and can be used in more ways than the sawyer..the steripen is great till they stop working.. the renov trio can all come apart and be cleaned out and used again..so pretty much trailproof..igot mine for like 37$ i think..ilike to use it in the stra configuration and drink right from streams and it screws onto saywer or platpus bags or can be hookedinline with hydration bag mouth tube..or hangstyle..so more useful than the sawyer..

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks for the info I will definitely check it out! Happy Hiking!

[@brianbailey7128]

You hiking commando? Thanks for sharing!

[@steveducell2158]

I really like your videos. You obviously put a great deal of thought into gear selection. I would like to know what you consume for food when your on the trail. Looking at your videos, I see that you set a pretty fast pace and I would like to know how you fuel your body? Thanks

[@briancaskey9428]

Hi Red Beard. Good video. Hopefully, I meet you on the PCT. I followed you while I was on the AT. Pooh Bear.

[@RedBeard0924]

Will definitely be looking out for ya Pooh Bear! Come meet me if you are at PCT kickoff. I will be at ZPacks setup for the entire event both sessions.

[@briancaskey9428]

Red Beard. I made a reservation for the kick off. I'll be there Friday thru Sunday. I'll look for you. Pooh Bear

[@RedBeard0924]

Awesome looking forward to it!

[@gavriellamedlock9344]

Gerat video. How mucn did all of your gear cost

[@lukelozano4662]

I'm confused...what did you use to film this video?? 5:42, 5:54......hmmmmm

[@xxbryan715xx]

I would try the normal sawyer filter. The mini is kind of known for being a piece of junk if you use it for more than a few day trip. I hate those steripens. They use expensive batteries that can be a pain to find.

[@RedBeard0924]

Mine uses no batteries.

[@xxbryan715xx]

I typed that before I realized that was the model without batteries. I tried deleting the comment 3 times but youtube is messing with me.

[@RedBeard0924]

Ha. It's all good!

[@jmbent77]

Hey man, you have some great vids! I passed you (NoBo) while on my SoBo last summer; in Vermont around Rutland. I hope to be on the PCT this year (going NoBo). I'll keep an eye out for you!

[@RedBeard0924]

For sure my friend. If you are gonna be at the PCT kickoff come hang out with me. I'll be at the ZPacks setup! Can't wait to get this hike started!

[@jmbent77]

I'm starting after kick off. I'm trying to avoid the "LA People". May 2nd, unless I completely change up and go SoBo. :)

[@jmbent77]

Will Wood I would keep TP in a separate zip. Don't want to contaminate the sterile bandages.... :)

[@briancuprisin4571]

How will you be handling the snowfields at higher elevations? Ice axe? Crampons? Thanks for the magnificent videos and most luck on your thru!

[@plumislandmichael729]

Redbeard could you post a link that shows how you attached the umbrella to your pack?

[@dirkd1670]

Can you share a list of gear you didn't need after hiking the AT....

[@farm64]

Absolutely addicted to your videos. Love them. Thanks for your time and hard work. Question: what kind of pack did Daniel use during the PCT? Looks like a zpack but didn't think they came in orange. Thanks Will.

[@RedBeard0924]

Yes it's he ZPacks Arc Blast and it does come in orange. We occasionally run out of certain colors with the material but it usually is back in stock within a month except if we discontinue the color.

[@farm64]

+Will “Red Beard” Wood Cool, the orange is awesome. Thanks for letting me know. My 5 year old daughter and I are currently watching one of your videos. She can't believe you just sent me a message. She wants me to tell you that she loves your camping... Lol. Thanks!

[@ralph_wood]

Check out the iPhone 6+ for your vids. The image stabilization is amazing and you would eliminate a lot of weight by dropping the extra chargers and batteries. Also you might consider keeping your long sleeve shirt through the Sierras. At the higher elevations the UV exposure is much greater, and you will be more susceptible to sun burns. The shirt will also help with the mosquitoes which may be early this year due to the low snow pack and early melt. I'd carry a head net too. ;)

[@RedBeard0924]

Awesome thanks for the info! Love the iPhone for sure and filmed with it for earlier videos but the quality of the Sony is much higher allowing for 1080P 60P not to mention micro sd card capability. My iPhone memory was filled by Virginia and that was just pictures! Ha. They are amazing though! I will definitely take you up on the long sleeve shirt recommendation. I definitely hate Mosquitos!

[@MSUMax1]

When you hike in the Cap 4 how do you keep warm in camp? Only one pair of pants/underwear? What do you wear when doing laundry? You must sleep in the buff? I cant figure out how you get by with so few clothes. Maybe you can explain how you use you clothing system hiking, around camp, sleeping. I could use your assistance to lighten my load some. Thanks.

[@RedBeard0924]

I wear the down jacket at camp. I sleep in my undies nice and smelly. When you live on the trail for 6 months your gonna smell it's just how it is. When I do laundry I wear my rain suit 😉 It actually works great. When I carried 2 undies last thru hike I never put the second pair on. Ever. The last thing you want to do every night is strip down naked and change clothes. I hike till its bed time then I take my hiking clothes off wipe myself down with wet wipes and climb into my tent and go to bed. It works for me.

[@biffhenderson7312]

Love the channel. Thank you for your reviews and trip updates. Question: why both a rain jacket and a wind shell? I get that 2 oz is really not much, but why both from a function perspective.

[@RedBeard0924]

I don't really like to hike in my rain suite if I don't have too. Plus like you said the wind shell is just 2 oz so why not. So many people rave about wind shells so I figured it was time for me to try one out.

[@eztltd]

Will Wood The windshell is an excellent choice. I love mine. So much more comfortable than wearing a rain jacket and tons of warmth for so little weight and space.

[@jimboburgess42069]

Can you/did you make a video about what you brought but didn't need for the pct or AT?

[@Justin_Hikes]

Great vid as always. Have you done a review vid of the mophie?

[@RedBeard0924]

No. But I woudnt recommend it because it is overpriced and not much capacity. I will be using the Anker 16000 mAh one. Much better and way cheaper!

[@xxbryan715xx]

What made you go back to the Patagonia down jacket? I bought the Rab jacket on your recommendation and love it! I just wish it was a little longer.

[@RedBeard0924]

I really love the Rab and if I still had it I would take it with. However I left in on a bus in Boston on my way home from the AT. Terrible! I didn't feel like spending the money on another one seeing that I also love the Patagonia Down Jacket.

[@OutdoorsCamping]

xxbryan715xx The Patagonia Down is lighter and maybe a bit warmer. He is likely to have no rain this year! There is almost no more snow left in the Sierras this year either! Was up there last weekend...:(

[@enjoyinglife9611]

Great video. And it's great that you can afford to buy all the outrageously expensive Zpacks gear or maybe you work for them. :-) Have a great time on trail.

[@RedBeard0924]

I do feel blessed. But it was a personal choice to save weight. Honestly compare it to other gear from rei and it really isn't much more. Seriously. The price difference in my opinion is 100% worth it. Check the AT out this year. Thru hikers everywhere will be sporting ZPacks gear! People on the PCT have been using their gear for years! Happy Hiking my fiend!

[@imbradandyouarenot]

I love your AT videos. They're the best on KZbin. I do wish you would show us more around the camp, like cooking your food or whatnot. What happened to Snorlax? Did he finish? Are you still in touch with any of the people you met?

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks so much. Really glad you enjoyed my videos. Yeah the reason i didn't show much at camp was because I usually went straight to sleep :) but I will definitely try and do more of that on the PCT! Snorlax and I went out separate ways in Virginia and he did finish a few weeks after me! Great guy! I still talk to many of the people I met on the trail and consider many of them to be my closest friends now! Happy Hiking!

[@imbradandyouarenot]

That's awesome. Thanks for getting back to me. I'm looking forward to watching your PCT hike. Best of luck.

[@robhartman2015]

RB, what are your plans for a bear can in the Sierras? just curious. Im planning on buying the arc blast but am wondering how it handles a bear can.

[@ColoradoCamper]

You look to be well outfitted! Also, good plan to have the ability to carry extra water. My brother hiked the PCT last year during the bad drought, and if things keep going the way they have been, your hike will also be during a bad drought. He said he occasionally had to carry 6L at a time. But water caches in the desert sections were plentiful, though he didn't want to become overly dependent on them. Also, what size fuel canisters do you carry and about how many days/meals does one last for you?

[@RedBeard0924]

I carry the bigger of the two fuel canisters and it last a long time. I'm not even sure how many meals, it probably lasts me a week and I cook maybe 2 times a day. Might last longer too. I just didn't pay attention.

[@JoshuaDavidBaughman]

Will Wood you'll be at a much higher altitude, pressure will be lower as well as temperature will hurt the pressure... Take that into account, man. You might want to look at something like the whisper light as you don't have to worry about pressure because it is hand pumped... ;) the international version is the best deal (it works on kerosene)

[@OurBard41]

Nice rundown. I think the desert style hat is a great idea to protect your neck and ears from the sun. Did you plan on bringing along any sunscreen for your face?

[@RedBeard0924]

Yeah probably a Sawyer brand sunscreen.

[@Visaliaipa]

Hey Will........great video. How or where did you put your bear canister. I'm looking at upgrading from an Osprey pack (heavy) to a Zpacks. All of the backpacking I do is in the Sierra's and bear cans are required.

[@RedBeard0924]

I used the 450 size and I placed it right in the center of my 60L Arc Blast. Worked perfectly even though I HATE BEAR CANNISTERS! ✌🏼️

[@Visaliaipa]

+Will “Red Beard” Wood thanks Will.............yes they are a pain. Watched your PCT vids.....nicely done. I lived down by Julian, out in the desert, in Borrego Springs. In Bishop right now....small world.

[@dmolition123]

Good luck red beard! I am myself just waiting for the start of my AT thru in about 3 weeks. I do take your recommendations very serious. I purchased the Soloist because of you and now I tried a jetboil. If you don't mind me asking, did you cook a lot on your pot? Are meals easy to find? Rather than typical MH food.

[@kmcphoenixadmindirector3720]

RedBeard your info is awesome. I am wanting to do the Arizona Trail next season...I wanted to ask your two pair of socks are heavy weight do you carry lighter weight socks for when it is hot? Is there a reason why you had one pair while you were hiking and another pair while you were resting in camp? When you washed one pair would it be dry by the next morning? Thanks for any guidance/insight you have :)

[@RedBeard0924]

Yeah the socks in the video are not the socks I use. I just hadn't purchased the ones I will be using. I am taking 2 pair of Darn Tough socks, I am trying out the ankle height socks for this hike, typically I used ones that came up to just below my calf. Also on the AT I carried a third pair of heavy weight socks for camp when sleeping, but they were overkill and my feet never got cold when in my sleeping bag. So this year I'm just carrying the two darn tough ankle socks. I switch at camp only because the socks i hike in smell terrible so i switch to a clean pair when getting in my sleeping bag to keep the bag from smelling terrible! I only wash the socks in town in laundry mats.

[@luisvillalon771]

Will Wood Thanks that makes sense...I am going to check out Darn Tough socks...Also thank you for turning me on to Zpaks I am going to give their gear a try on the Arizona Trail...Good look on the PCT.

[@FloridaGirlAdventures]

I love your videos :-) always informative and interesting!

[@RedBeard0924]

Florida Girl Adventures well thanks from one new Floridian to another! Marco Polo! 😉

[@FloridaGirlAdventures]

Marco! Polo! My friend!

[@RedBeard0924]

+Florida Girl Adventures safety meetings are necessary on the trail in my humble opinion.

[@OutdoorsCamping]

I'm very interested to know two things. 1. How the pitching of the Duplex will workout for you in the Sierras. Looking for stones at the end of the day might be tiring. (I ordered a triplex for my JMT). Also, how you gonna fit a bear canister and food for 9 days on the longest stretch over the Sierra in that pack? I'm doing this next year.. so I'm hoping to learn from your experiences!

[@RedBeard0924]

Good questions for sure. I feel very confident I won't have any issues with staking the tent on the PCT. I have stakes made for loose dirt and mud. Also Joe from ZPacks did the entire trail with same style tent and never had issues. I trust his recommendations. Also my 60 liter pack should provide plenty of room for the canister when it is required. Joe did the PCT with the 52L pack and had no problems. But you do have to make sure your pack is light and compact which mine is. Hope this helps some. Definitely will do post hike reviews on ALL my gear. Happy Hiking!

[@OutdoorsCamping]

thanks a bunch!

[@Head-ck4hu]

You are going to need some snow cleats and an ice pick when you get to the Sierra's.

[@RedBeard0924]

I've heard this. Hopefully this year won't be so bad with the record low snow recorded in the area!

[@tarkenton17]

Will!!! Thanks for you awesome and super helpful videos! Hey that Mophie battery pack you took, what was the mAh? Was it enough? I'm trying to figure what I will need for a thru hike. I will have one iPhone for video's/photos, 2 rechargeable headlamps, and a Delorme GPS. I'm not going to be doing much video or photos and minimal night hiking. The GPS is the a claimed 100hrs which is 2/3 of the SPOT you were using. Just not sure how often all this needs recharging on consecutive days and how often I will be in town or a place to recharge it. Any help or insight would be awesome!

[@RedBeard0924]

For a battery pack buy only one Anker Powercore 20,100 mAh. You can purchase on Amazon for about 40 bucks.

[@tarkenton17]

+Will “Red Beard” Wood Sick! That was one of the ones I was looking at! Thanks so much for your help!

[@jarret45]

What size and cushion level are your darn tough socks?

[@lance1551]

Great videos! Do you always keep your kit in individual stuff sacks?

[@RedBeard0924]

I do that's just personal preference. Actually I didn't really mention it in the video but one of the ZPacks dry sacks that holds my clothes is also a pillow the inside is covered with a super soft pillow material. So that is a cool little thing.

[@therealbennybraden]

What kind/brand/model of pants do you recommend for long distant holes? Best of luck on your PCT thru-hike.

[@RedBeard0924]

I personally use columbia silver ridge convertible pants. They r great seeing that they r pants and shorts in one!

[@Spinz002]

when do you start!!?

[@RedBeard0924]

April 20th is my start date.

[@koustrupoutdoors854]

Hey great channel, do you hike with a watch and witch watch are you using?

[@RedBeard0924]

Koustrup Outdoor life yes the Casio protrek 3000. They have newer models now but I went with this watch because it's solar powered.

[@koustrupoutdoors854]

Will Wood thanks

[@rogernuffer]

I'd dump the hoody. You're already carrying a down jacket. Get ready for 30+ mile days and some very remote areas. Towns are few and fat between. Good luck! PS your AT videos are great!

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks so much and I can't leave my baby at home, cap 4 hoody that is! I love her too much 😀 it's also my sleep shirt if it's chilly at night which I hear it is most every night on the PCT. But who knows if it's freaking hot I'll bounce it forward!

[@gvc56100]

Will, when you mail things forward do you send them to a post office addressed to yourself?..how does that work, timing wise?..best of luck on the PCT

[@RedBeard0924]

Yeah I send to a post office if it's months away I'll send home and have someone send it to a post office later. I put please hold for thru hiker and my name. Works great the post offices are used to it.

[@gvc56100]

Will Wood thanks...

[@EmpireofBumpo]

Im looking to get the same pack, maybe stick with a 52L. I saw there were a lot of add-ons that you can put in your cart along with the pack like shoulder strap lifters. Did you add anything other than shoulder pouch pocket and hip belt pockets? Would you recommend any add ons?

[@RedBeard0924]

I would highly recommend the arc haul as well. I added hip belts, side pouches and one should pouch

[@xJuliaGrimesx]

just a note on the side: 'Schirm' is a german word, it just means umbrella and you pronounce it like "shirm" ;)

[@shanedekin3194]

Did u ever use a second smaller pack to carry things

[@RedBeard0924]

No I didn't. Just my backpack. On occasion like in Yosemite or town I left all my stuff out of my pack and used it like a day pack since it only weighs about 20oz

[@shanedekin3194]

+Will “Red Beard” Wood ok im a bit nervous that i wont hav enough room.. Im plannin on doin the trail nxt year bu tryin to figure things ou..Since im comin from ireland im thinkin i might hav to carry all my shoes with me and i wasnt planning on hitch hiking so ill b carryin a bit more food to.. How much water did u carry from campo to kennedy meadows..

[@tavosotto471]

Shane DeKin Campo to Kennedy meadows? that's 700 miles I hope you're thinking of another place. please,please research the pct water report and keep up to date on water caches and sources. the most I carried at a time was 8 liters for 42 miles on my thru hike this year.

[@shanedekin3194]

tavo sotto ye i ment how many litres

[@fromcitytowild]

+Shane DeKin you clearly need to do more research. You need to hitch rides into towns

[@DanielGLessard]

how did you find that zpack work for you was it big enough most of the time any trouble getting the bear can in it and if your had to do the pct would the bag last another trip or would go for something else thanks man happy trails

[@colepeppa1467]

How much food did you pack for at the beginning of the trail?

[@fromcitytowild]

As much as you need to get to the first town or resupply spot. Post office,etc

[@ReesFamilyGarden]

Whens your trip? If its soon i can safely say you won't need any of your winter gear until you start getting into central/nothern california

[@RedBeard0924]

Good to know. I will probably send it forward if that's the case on the trail. Will cut my pack weight down to around 9 lbs. would love that! 😄

[@ReesFamilyGarden]

i couldn't see a scenario where youll need anything more than a rain jacket (probably not even that) until maybe Yosemite. Been a very dry winter in Southern California. Its 70 degrees right now.

[@RedBeard0924]

Awesome. Yeah I heard record low snow season for California. Good and bad I guess. No snow up high but no water and crazier fire situations. I used to live in LA so I understand how it is even though I hardly got to explore the mountains when I lived there do to work! I'm so pumped about seeing California outside of the LA basin.

[@ReesFamilyGarden]

Nice, yeah its been brutal for the drought with no real sign of recovery. El Nino was supposed to help but that never came. Theres a lot of beautiful land in California. Wish I could get away from life for a thru hike or even just the JMT but I do get to make it to Yosemite in July for a 3 night trip.

[@mikefranks8469]

Will Wood There hasn't been much snow fall in Washington either...Very low year for snow fall.

[@rmoran113]

Looks great..u using a trash compactor liner or is the z packs cuben bag dry? Looking forward to following ur hike...Thx for sharing...

[@RedBeard0924]

Everything that needs to be kept dry will be in dry sacks by ZPacks and the backpack itself is a dry sack, waterproof.

[@JoshuaDavidBaughman]

Will Wood can you type out the address to follow you? I'd like to follow your progress. Take notes for myself as well. Thanks in advance.

[@RedBeard0924]

JoshuaDavidBaughman my website is down right now as I am working on it. But it will be located at followingredbeard.com. Also I post directly to youtube as I hike so you can also follow me on my youtube channel.

[@bryanc281]

I'm really loving your videos! Would love to see how you load your bag and wonder how the bear can is going to fit once you get to the Sierras? That bag looked awfully full in the beginning of the vid. On a side note: Check out a book called HikerTrash. Excellent and descriptive read about a PCT trip from 2013.

[@RedBeard0924]

Yeah the clip was a bit misleading the bag has a roll top and I had it rolled down pretty far. Plus I just threw stuff in there not organized. It will be more then enough for everything I need to carry, at least I hope 😉

[@andreafluffkitten]

Nice kit. :) Did you go for the camo version of the tent because it is more opaque?

[@RedBeard0924]

One of the reasons for sure. I also like stealth camping and my last tent stood out like crazy!

[@andreafluffkitten]

Will Wood Good reason. :D Enjoyed following you on the AT so I'm looking forward to following you up the PCT. Have a great hike.

[@Gralldila]

hey bud luv the videos, i have an idea for you to get rid of that extra charger so you only need 1 charger and 1 cable, go to amazon and look up these two items. LightningCozy (Black) AmazonBasics Micro USB to Lightning Adapter

[@RedBeard0924]

Seriously thanks for the info! I will definitely look it up for sure.

[@muleyscousin6258]

Is there a reason for the WHITE FRAME on your sun glasses, or is it just a random choice? Don't they occasionally glare in your filming?

[@RedBeard0924]

Who knows, I like the color. Guess I'll find out!

[@shanedekin3194]

when did you start the hike ?? what date??

[@RedBeard0924]

April 20th

[@shanedekin3194]

+Will “Red Beard” Wood and did you hit any snowfall

[@anab4084]

Would you change any of these things?

[@RedBeard0924]

No Steripen, would just got with a pump style filter most likely. Lots of times its small pools of water. You could also use the Sawyer squeeze. Also I ditched the sun shirt since I chose to use my umbrella instead. Everything else was great.

[@anab4084]

Will Wood Great, thanks, one final question, was the 60L enough, considering the bear cannister? I'm planning to take a 48L prophet or the 52L of this one, haven't decided yet, and just 'deal' with the cannister later

[@aklags]

What do you think of the bottom layering setup you brought for the PCT? I will likely be on the JMT next year in August and I wanted to figure out my lower leg situation. I usually bring a UL long underwear bottom, both for sleeping and for if it gets cold, mostly at night. I was thinking I would use the zpacks rain kilt instead of rain pants for weight savings, a set of gaiters, and 2 pairs of shorts - 1 worn, one extra. I figured I could always wear the long underwear bottom if it gets too cold, under the shorts... the idea being that I wouldn't bring any pants. Do you think that would work out, or do you think its smarter to have a pair of pants and a pair of shorts? I hate convertible pants, and don't carry them... did you end up buying shorts along the way or what? Thanks for the help.

[@RedBeard0924]

I did not purchase any shorts in fact I rarely turned my convertible pants into shorts because the sun is so intense that I received bad burns the one day I hiked in shorts. I am fair skinned though. Your setup should be fine, my only concern would be if you ran into heavy rain at elevation as it could get cold quickly and the kilt would not provide much warmth and the long underwear would get wet. But you could always pitch real fast and jump into sleeping bag to warm up. But still I think your setup would work fine.

[@aklags]

Ok thanks for the comments, that's a good point. Maybe I can get away with some 3/4 length pants like the RAB torque capris that I own, with the gaiters on they would be like pants. And then I'd still keep the long underwear bottom in there. I am also fair skinned, so the sun is going to be an issue for me too.

[@fromcitytowild]

+aklags get a umbrella from zpacks

[@drmarshall19]

I don't see any mosquito headwear. It packs light < 2 oz. but worth it against those swarms of mosquitos.

[@xxbryan715xx]

You where filming with an iPhone and the Sony camera at the same time?

[@RedBeard0924]

Yeah my iPhone is my view finder when I choose to pair it to my camera. I do that for these videos to make sure the focus is good and that the camera shot is level.

[@xxbryan715xx]

Will Wood damn that's cool. I have never seen a setup like that before.

[@Rh92887]

What size pack towel?

[@jimclean2]

Did you use gaitors on the AT?

[@RedBeard0924]

I did for a while when I thought I might see snow but after nope. Most people use them, I'm just slow to the party :)

[@shanedekin3194]

What steaks did u use for your tent

[@Adam_Outdoors]

+Shane DeKin ....Mmmm Steak :)

[@MrGinger333]

Average price for a setup lile this?

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Anyone know how to follow Red Beards "Spot" device on his website as mentioned in this video? Have been following their progress on youtube yet just now watched this preparatory" video. Thanks

[@TALL1FU49]

Since you finished the PCT,how many fuel cans did you use on the trails. The AT or the PCT?

[@RedBeard0924]

I really have no idea. I would guess around 16 to 20 total of the bigger size jetboil cans, not the massive one but the midsize one.

[@TALL1FU49]

Thats some good info. will be taking four small ones with me. Saving some dough

[@FieldTrip_Goes]

Hey Will, thanks for the video's, always very informative. Quick question. Did you switch to boots through the High Sierra's or did you use the Trail runners through out?

[@fromcitytowild]

He stuck with the brooks 9 the whole way. Most hikers don't wears boots anymore for what I've seen,trail runners only.

[@FieldTrip_Goes]

Thank you!

[@masonlynch9356]

How much do the journeys usaully cost

[@fromcitytowild]

General rule is 1,000$ a month.

[@davidkovachi2827]

Your ready to go.

[@RedBeard0924]

I am. Can't wait to get out there!

[@maksimisaev9242]

Hi. Zpacks Duplex default cuben .51 oz/sqyd too transparent, so you chose Camo?

[@MadcapGiant88]

How much did all of your items cost total?

[@RedBeard0924]

Not really sure. I have purchased it all over a 2 year period and some of the items were gifts. I would estimate around 1500 but not sure at all.

[@Ajes1000]

You talk about your webpage, but wen i look, i get a 404 page, can you post a link please, ps, safe jurny and love your videos. Anders from Denmark, sorry for the spelling. :-)

[@mikefranks8469]

Is that the Army green color?

[@RedBeard0924]

It is. It looks great in person IMHO.

[@mikefranks8469]

That's good to hear. I ordered the Army green arc blast 60, Duplex tent in camo, and a 10 degree sleeping bag from zpacks...Now the wait begins 3 weeks to go.

[@rogernuffer]

Oh I forgot to mention. The snowpack in Oregon is only 18%. This means spotty water sources and wildfire re-routes. So be ready to improvise. This also menas less snow in the high Sierras which is good for you. Right now the snowpack starts above 4000'. Should be way lower.

[@RedBeard0924]

Wow that's really crazy. I already know of one fire reroute in southern cal. Hope there is too many!

[@amargnwalkr]

Just wondering why you made the switch to the camo tent. More stealthy? Also, Is it less see-thru than the regular version?

[@RedBeard0924]

Exactly I stealth camp and I saw other with camo tents and it blew my mind how well it blended in. I don't know how the pattern will do on the west coast but on the east coast it is amazing. And your second question is the 2 reason I went to the camo it is much less see through which should help in the sun on the PCT. But the camo tent does weigh more but only a few onces more. So I think it's worth it.

[@amargnwalkr]

Will Wood Good info, I'm about to get one of these. The see-thru aspect was a concern for me with the sun and having a light on at night. All things considered (even at a few more ounces it's still much lighter than anything comparable) I think it will be camo. Sorry for the barrage of comments/questions- I'm starting the AT beginning of April and have been neck deep in gear considerations. Thanks for all your videos and answers, it's been a big help. Can't wait for my trip and to see yours.

[@Kgell1]

are you sponsored by z-packs?

[@kungpow108]

Kyle Christiansen He gets a lot of free z-packs stuff by them. He used the same tent for the AT except it was the standard cuben fiber duplex tent.

[@RedBeard0924]

I pay for 100% of my gear from ZPacks, I am not sponsored or given ANY gear for free. But maybe you can speak with ZPacks and recommend that I receive free gear ✌🏼️

[@kungpow108]

+Will “Red Beard” Wood Haha. Sorry to assume you got your stuff for free red beard. You just had so much zpacks stuff I started thinking you were sponsored. Been watching your vids since the start of the AT thru hike. Keep em coming!

[@aklags]

Hey one more question for you Will, how do you feel about that rainjacket in terms of breathability and durability? I've had one of the old RAB drillium jackets (a demo from the first run in the NE USA a bunch of years back) and it is finally breaking down after many many seasons of hard use. It was extremely breathable eVent fabric, I'm assuming breathability of this fabric is a little bit lower because it's cuben instead of some kind of UL gridded nylon? Wondering if I should replace mine with one of these before my hike as well.

[@redshot1015]

Iam also a red beard.. sigh looks like i wont be getting that trail name lol

[@mattheweamespiano2947]

+Will "Red Beard" Wood Hey, let me start off with that I love your videos a lot. And I know you are going on your PCT Thru hike soon but I have an amazing recommendation for you that would really help you on this hike. This would be looking and possibly purchasing the Merrell Mix Master Move shoes. I use these and I absolutely Love these for any hot hike - which would be the desert and other bare parts on your PCT hike. They are really breathable and have amazing traction. Just really wanted to wish you good luck on your hike and try and check these out not only for the PCT but for future times. Cheers.

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks for the info! I will definitely check them out! Happy Hiking!