Thru hiking gear

Choosing gear for a thru-hike or even for weekend backpacking can be daunting. So what gear should you buy on the cheap and where should you splurge for the best? Let this list be your guide to getting the best bang for your buck. Where to Save 1) Cookware Your cookware will take a beating on a thru-hike. You’ll probably burn something, possibly dent the titanium, and you might even lose a handle somewhere. I highly recommend going with something light but affordable. ...

As a brand new blogger for The Trek, I was so excited to use the gear list feature. I know I’ve spent many hours this past year diving into any and all AT gear lists I could get my hands on. Now I love that I will finally be able to put mine out there, which you’ll see below. One thing that stuck out to me was that the gear list populated all of the original prices for the items I have and it made me realize.. ...

An experienced Appalachian Trail hiker breaks down common gear needed for hiking the AT.

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My overall base weight, minus food and water, is 23 lbs. This is a little high according to PCT hiking standards. Most PCT hikers aim to have a base weight in the range of 15-18 lbs. I’d like to get there, but after countless pack shakedowns and endless hours going through my gear, I couldn’t decide what else I could live without. Here is my official gear list I’ll be starting my PCT thru-hike with.

My comprehensive thru-hiking gear list after 19,000 miles of hiking including what I use everything for and long-term durability of items.

In March 2018, I set off on my first attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail — but I didn't make it. Now I'm heading back with an upgraded list of gear.