Dr Charlotte Kirk
Inspiring your adventures
PCT Gear List
This is my packing list of gear I'll start with on the PCT. When I finish I'll make a new list, updated with what I change along the way.
Pack:
Backpack: Atom Packs The Prospector 50 liters, with 2x Hipbelt Pockets
Pack-liner: Large plastic bag
Shelter:
Tent: Durston X-Mid Pro 2 - Woven - With stakes
DIY tent footprint made from Duck Brand Window Insulation Kit
Tent poles / hiking poles: LEKI Skytera FX Carbon SL
Sleeping system:
Sleeping Bag: Western Mountaineering UltraLite overstuffed by Hermit's Hub
Sleeping Pad: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT
Pillow: Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight pillow
Footwear:
Shoes: Hoka Speedgoat 6 with stretchy elastic laces
Gaiters: Dirty Girl Gaiters
Camp shoes: Very old Teva foam flip-flops
Socks: Darn Tough Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight Hiking socks, and Darn Tough Hiker Quarter Cushion Socks
Sleep socks: CK Ankle Socks (always on-brand)
Sungear:
Sun gloves: Outdoor Research ActiveIce Sun Gloves
Sun umbrella: Gossamer Gear Lightrek Hiking Umbrella with Handsfree Umbrella Clamp
Sunglasses: Oakley Sutro S
Head net: LifeSystems Ultrafine Mesh Headnet
Eyewear:
Prescription glasses
Prescription sunglasses
Contact lenses and solution (mostly monthlies, some dailies)
Electronics:
Headlamp: Nitecore® NU20 Classic
Power banks: 2x Nitecore 10000 GEN3
Tracker: Garmin inReach SE
Apple AirTag
Watch: Garmin Forerunner 955
Headphones: Lightning Wired Open-Ear Earbuds
Cords: 2x USB C to USB C Anker and 1x normal, 1x Lightning cable to USB A and 1x to USB C, 2x USB C to Micro USB, 1x USB C to USB A adapter, 1x Garmin watch charger to USB A
Plugs: 3x Anker Nano USB C Charger Block 30W and Anker Prime 67W USB C Charger GaN 3 ports
Drone: DGI 4k Mini with controller, batteries, replacement blades
Cooking and water:
Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe
Gas: MSR IsoPro 8oz Fuel Canister
Lighter
Pot: MSR Ultralight Titan Kettle Cookpot
Spork
Mug: Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Collapsible Cup
Water: 4x Smart Water bottles 1l each
2x 500ml Salomon Soft Flask Water Bottle
Filtration system: Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System with Cnoc Premium 2-Liter Bladder
Water treatment tablets: Katadyn Micropur Forte MF 1T
Scent proof bags: 2x Nylofume Pack Liner Bags
Toiletries:
Trowel: BoglerCo® Ultralight Trowel
Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Biodegradable Soap
Towel: Lightload® Towels
Bidet: CuloClean bidet
Insect repellant: SawyerPicaridin Insect Repellent
Hairbrush and hairties
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Lipsalve and wet wipes
Sunscreen
Personal medication
Multi-vitamins, tissues
First-aid kit:
Plasters, Antiseptic wipes, Paracetemol, Ibuprofen, Anti-histhamine, Piriton, K-tape, Immodium, Safety Pin
Anthisan bite cream, Neosporin, Dioralyte,
Silver safety blanket, Plastic gloves, Whistle, Carabiner clips
Repair kit:
Tenacious Tape® Hex Repair Patches
Victorinox penknife
Electrical tape, Superglue
Thermarest patches
Spare velvro, Spare O-Rings, Spare guide-rope
Plastic gloves
Posted ahead for the Sierras:
Bear can
Crampons
Ice axe
Miscellaneous:
Wallet
Passport
Cash
Printed PCT permit and CA fire permit