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    Two Speed's Avatar
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    Two Speed goes PCTing

    All,

    I will be headed out to the PCT in late March to head north to try to beat the snow. Eventually when I get my act together I'll post my gear video or list to see if any of you all that have done the PCT before have any thing to add(mostly subtract). Then I'll post updates from time to time to let you all know my progress on the trail.

    If you want to subscribe to my blog its at the following link:

    https://thetrek.co/author/chris-guynn/
    (Instagram and fb are linked to my blog account)
    Youtube channel can be found under my real name.

    Happy Hanging!

    Two Speed

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    Looking forward to following the blog. And it was good to meet you this past weekend at Grayson.

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    Good luck and looking forward to the seeing the videos.

    Capt Dan has some of the best videos of all the PCT hikers I have seen
    I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !

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    Senior Member TrailSlug's Avatar
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    I'm just now watching Homemade Wanderlust's PCT through hike and WOW is that some beautiful area. Good luck and looking forward to following.

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    Watch out for snakes and slugs.
    "I like grits,because they have no bones" Chet Atkins

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    Senior Member Greenman's Avatar
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    You might want to check to see if the PCT is opened through the north Oregon part because they have closed the Eagle Creek Trail because of the fire that happened there last summer... All trails in that area have been closed.

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    Good luck on your journey and happy trails!

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    Senior Member jhawk's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by TrailSlug View Post
    I'm just now watching Homemade Wanderlust's PCT through hike and WOW is that some beautiful area. Good luck and looking forward to following.
    That was a great series and a fun journey to watch. She’s a very pleasant person.

    Best of luck, Two Speed! I wish you a safe journey to Canada!


    The mountains are calling, and I must go...
    "From form to form, beauty to beauty, ever changing, never resting, all are speeding on with love's enthusiasm, singing with the stars the eternal song of creation."

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    PCT Gear List 2018

    Guys Finally got my initial gear list together.

    The link is https://thetrek.co/two-speeds-2018-p...mmock-edition/

    I will copy/paste the post below but feel free to go to the link.

    Two Speed’s 2018 PCT NOBO Gear List: Hammock Edition
    I am set to head off into the sunset on March 25 at the Mexican border so in an effort to get my own act together I put together my gear list below. While the AT taught me many many things about thru hiking all my research on the PCT has led me to the conclusion that my gear needed to be dialed in for a colder more remote trail in general. Also, I have swapped out items to get my pack base weight down to be able to carry stuff for sleeping on the ground(eww), extra water, more food, an ice axe, spikes, and a heavy bear canister. As far as the weights for the items go I am not even close to being ultralight but also try to choose durable light weight choices.


    Shelter
    Hammock Gear Cuben Fiber Tarp with doors
    Lightest hammock tarp on the market for the coverage (imo)
    Already survived one thru hike
    Includes DIY mesh snake skins and DIY mesh bag
    6 Zpacks Carbon fiber stakes
    DIY mesh bag for stakes
    Polycro ground sheet
    Used for ground sleeping and to put my backpack on when hammocking
    Dutchware Half-zipped hammock with integrated bug net(modified)
    Hammock suspension has been swapped out for hummingbird button link system. This saves weight of a dutch biner or soft shackle to connect your continuous loop to your whoopie sling.
    Includes DIY mesh ridgeline organizer
    Hammock will also double as a bivy when I have to sleep on the ground.
    stored in double ended stuff sack to protect netting
    Hummingbird Tree Strap combo
    lightest tree strap whoopie sling combo I have found

    Backpack
    Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40L
    No brain (2018 model doesnt have this, guess they came to their senses after seeing so many people leave them at home.)
    No frame (replaced by zlite discussed below)
    No hip belt(replaced by hipster fanny pack)
    I tested this on shakedowns and am ok with it(not for everyone)
    Various pieces trimmed off to save weight
    Compactor Bag
    Zpacks should strap pocket
    I keep my daily snacks, wireless earphones, sunglasses, and trash from said daily snacks
    Waymark gear shoulder strap pocket
    Large pocket where I keep my phone and more snacks
    Gossamer Gear LT4 trekking poles
    for hiking and tarp set up if I have to go to ground.
    Fanny Pack

    Hipster Fanny pack from gossamer gear
    Going to keep hand sanitizer, water filter, maps, and assorted snacks
    Note: Anything you can do to avoid taking your pack off so you can snack or even lunch while walking is a good option.


    Sleep System
    Enlightened Equipment 20F Revelation quilt 950 down
    Note: If I could go back in time I’d get the Enigma. I am very pro sewn footbox after experiencing cold spots at times from ends that aren’t sewn.
    Hammock Gear Phoenix ¾ Under quilt 20F 950 down
    Can be used as extra blanket if sleeping on ground and it gets extra chilly
    Note: 950 down isn’t an option on their website, you have to special order and make sure you bring money.
    6 sections of thermarest zlite
    needed for feet due to ¾ underquilt and as pad if going to sleep on ground, plan to use my pack under my feet
    Also using as sit pad and frame for my pack
    Basically the z seat before you ounce counters cut two sections off
    Insta-camp inflatable pillow
    I always use a pillow in my hammock for my neck also needed for “comfy” ground sleeping.
    Note the lighter more popular sea to summit pillow has a fill valve in the middle which pokes me in the head in my hammock so I traded it for the insta-camp one.

    Footwear
    Saucony Men’s Peregrine 7 Trail Running Shoe
    Note: I tried Altras at the end of my AT hike in 2017 and while the wider toe box is glorious I find the Saucony’s to have much more grip. I fell a lot on the AT so anything that helps prevent that is preferred. I also use superfeet insoles. The stock insoles in most shoes get as thin as a piece of paper most of the time so these insoles are more durable but still need to be replaced when the shoes are replaced.

    Lock laces
    piece of gear I’m experimenting with
    OR Sparkplug gaiters
    Injinji Toe Socks
    blister free since 2017′(2200 miles)
    Seal skinz water proof socks(carry one pair on portions with high snow/water crossings)

    Clothing
    Base layer: Long sleeve light colored Columbia fishing shirt
    Bottoms: Patagonia Baggies 7” liner removed
    Underwear: Exofficio Boxer Briefs
    I tried the mesh ones and they ride up to uncomfortable levels for me so I use the normal length ones
    Hat: Trucker hat current favorite is from gossamer gear.
    will be supplemented with OR Spring ring when bugs get to obnoxious levels.
    Buff: Part of official thru hiker uniform and so so many uses
    Wind Jacket/Pants: (Everywhere but Sierra Nevada and Washington)
    Montebell UL Wind parka and tacheon wind pants
    I never had a wind jacket or pants on the AT but they are incredible. I find I can hike in them without sweating profusely like I did in rain gear. While only water resistant my shakedown hikes have proved the pants are water resistant enough to keep me from chaffing which is my number one concern in rain after hyperthermia. The set up also traps heat well for the weight. Also, they are a lightweight option for keeping bugs at bay. I wish I would have had either of these pieces on the AT.
    Rain Jacket/Pants(Sierra Nevada and Washington)
    Monte bell versatile Jacket
    Note: I’ve tried the lighter OR jacket but I prefer a rain jacket with pit zips for ventilation.
    OR helium rain pants (will try to avoid using these and just use wind pants)
    I despise hiking in pants of any shape but I despise hyperthermia and possible chaffing due to swampy south of the border regions more.
    Base layer(Sierra Nevada and Washington): Monte bell wool tops and bottoms.
    Gloves: Zpacks possum down with waterproof shell (Sierra Nevada and Washington)
    Insulating Layer: Montbell Plasma 1000 Down Parka
    Sunglasses: Native
    Umbrella: Montebell umbrella
    Hat: Mountain hardware fleece hat (Sierra and Washington)
    Sleeping socks: zpacks possum down (Sierra and Washington…maybe still on fence about brining)
    Kitchen
    Fancee Feast Alcohol stove with dollar store cookie sheet wind screen and refletix coozie and sac
    smart water bottle for fuel
    medicine cup for measuring fuel
    Snowpeak titanium pot with lid small micro fiber rag for clean up
    titanium spoon
    2 2L platty bag for water for camp and long water carrys
    Smart Water bottles for water storage purposes
    Zpacks large cuben fiber bag, 50′ cord and mini biner
    -For purposes of keeping large animals from searching for snacks under my hammock tarp.
    katydyn be free water filter
    First Aid Kit and Miscellaneous
    -Neosporin
    -Wet-ones
    -Hand Sani
    -Lukeotape
    -Fish Oil
    -Sun screen/Bug Spray as needed
    -Pain killer of choice( Could be alieve could be gas station whiskey…)
    -pieces of CF tape for field repairs
    -small swiss army knife
    -anker power brick and phone charging cables
    -Iphone 6s
    -thru nite mini flash ligtht, clips on to my hat and takes one triple a battery.
    -halfmile maps for each section
    -GoPro and gorilla pod tripod(Note: I sent this home on the AT but I’m gonna make more of an effort to make videos this go around for myself to and others to see the hike)
    -Bear canister BV500 (Kennedy Meadows until not needed)
    -Ice axe and mini-spikes Petzel and Yaktrax(Kennedy Meadows until bouncing ahead to Washington)
    -Bag for trowel and ziplock to pack ALL toilet paper out.(Its not hard or that gross, just do it, future trail users will thank you)

    Now that thats out of the way I have to get back to mail drops…..





    If you have any comments or questions as usual let me know below. If you interested in my more of my prep feel free to follow me on the social media platforms linked to my trek profile.

    Note: Some of this gear was provided for me to review. However I would never carry something I didn’t have full faith and confidence in with me on a PCT thru hike….obviously.

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    Senior Member Shrewd's Avatar
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    I’m excited to read about how the hammock works brother.

    And maybe follow your footsteps next year


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