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What to Pack for Pacific Crest Trail

event 1-day hike ac_unit lows ~6°C

Everything you need for Pacific Crest Trail, United States — built from the route profile and day-hike conditions, with weights and gear picks.

restaurant Food & water

Budget roughly 0.7 kg of food for 1 day (~700 g per day) and carry 2–3 L of water between resupply points. Dial it in with the food weight calculator, and check the best time to hike Pacific Crest Trail before you go.

check_circle The essentials

Hiking shoes
Trail shoes are enough for this route.
Suggested: Brooks Catamount Agil Trail Running Shoe (226 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Map & GPS
Download the GPX and carry a backup map.
Suggested: Suunto Clipper Compass (5 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Headlamp
For early starts, camp and emergencies.
Suggested: Petzl Bindi Headlamp (35 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
First-aid kit
Blister care, painkillers and the basics.
Suggested: HART Day Hike First Aid Kit (99 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Safety items
Whistle, emergency blanket and fire starter.
Suggested: Fox 40 Micro Whistle (10 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

check_circle Clothing

Base layer
A moisture-wicking next-to-skin layer.
Suggested: Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Crew (113 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Insulating mid layer
Lows average around 6°C — pack a fleece or light down layer.
Suggested: Janji Auras Ultrafleece Hoodie (133 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

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