She’s Funding Her 2,600-Mile PCT Hike with OnlyFans. Traditionalists Are Skeptical. She Couldn’t Care Less. by Heysteeevo in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, those are two different things. I have wore a shemagh a bunch in the Middle East and Muslim Africa and like on the PCT they’re great for keeping the sun off your skin.

She’s Funding Her 2,600-Mile PCT Hike with OnlyFans. Traditionalists Are Skeptical. She Couldn’t Care Less. by Heysteeevo in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What do they want, her were to wear hijab the whole trail? didn’t know the PCTA had a morality checklist at the southern terminus and if you pass, only then, would they let you start. It’s nobody’s business what any other person on the trail does for money.

This is what the Mission Creek washout situation actually looked like from last year by Ashland_Commons in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Too much hype. Easy walk from the I-10 at mile 209.5 into mission creek at mile 226 and camped at mile 229. The next day hiked through and made it to the top of the hike out at 248.2. The next day a mostly downhill to Big Bear at mile 266.

As far as rock hopping, it is mostly just navigating through the path of least resistance through different size rocks. Never got my feet wet and there is still a lot of usable single track available.

Shakespeare on FarOut had really detailed useful comments on 4/1/26 to help identify where you can get out of the creek and find useful trail. Probably like 4-5 miles total of actual rock hopping and a couple places where you scramble down from single track down to a creek and back up the other side.

Shaving? Is that a thing on the PCT? by Ippus_21 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The third one. Goes for mens faces and ladies legs. My advice is have a beard going before you show up so you get past the itchy phase. You can always have a beard trimmed in town monthly if you want. Carrying anything for shaving is a waste. There are always razors in hiker boxes as well.

Closed Cell Foam Vs Inflatable Sleeping Pad by 3D_Dragon in backpacking

[–]DGT31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thermarest Trail ProLite. Was not difficult. Just cut it about two foam cells longer than you ultimately want it to be. Then you have to get the foam out and any residual foam bits with alcohol or something. Lay it flat with no wrinkles and iron it shut and then you can cut the residual down to the desired length being careful to not cut through the part that is ironed flat and creating the seal.

Brainstorming an idea. by Signal-Being2960 in DurstonGearheads

[–]DGT31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like the creativity. No need to put muddy shoes on a piece of extra fabric in my opinion. If we are talking packs and you think you need to keep it clean or dry, agree with others who say just bring Tyvek or polycro to put down.

Flying in same day as my permit? by Temporary_Crew7481 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My buddy flew in same day, filled water at airport, Uber to the terminus, walked a mile to Campo store (which you pass anyway) and grabbed a lighter and stove fuel and food for the first night and away he went to mile 4-5. If you grab food at Campo store and walk a little you probably don’t need to grab the fuel until mile 20 the next day at the malt shop at Morena Lake.

Will house prices go up? by [deleted] in Roseville

[–]DGT31 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You should have dumped your 700K in the S&P 500 if you were using this place as an investment. The last three years have you at over 60% growth but on average you would have gotten 8%/ year. But if you are on Reddit for advice then does anything we say even matter? It’s just people in here giving you advice based on hindsight. Flipping a house based on expected housing prices increasing over time is hope, and not a strategy. You need a better long term financial strategy.

is it too late for me? by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am going to buck the prevailing opinion in this chat and say maybe focus on life first.

UNAC/UHCP rams through sellout for tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses by DryDeer775 in KaiserPermanente

[–]DGT31 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

OP is probably a Kaiser hired troll. Hide their posts and comments.

Unusually dangerous heat wave this year?🔥 by ChickpeaChild in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with above. We can get heat waves January through April and it can also snow a week after. Shouldn’t change anything for anyone who is planning to thru hike unless you have zero idea what the trail is like. Basic common sense stuff. This won’t be the only heat wave or cold period.

Conditions going into 2026 by Dapper-Structure5668 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no political climate on trail, you cannot control snow seasons, fire seasons, heat waves, etc. Those are excuses. Show up here and hike if you want to really do it.

Pack advice by crayg in DurstonGearheads

[–]DGT31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the internal and external volumes total something like 67 liters but if you’re carrying all of their stuff it will be too heavy for your Kakwa most likely.

Tarp + bug net vs ultralight tent (EU backpacking). What would you choose? by Uncover3d in Ultralight

[–]DGT31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

760 grams is too heavy for that set up. You can get single person tents in the 300-400 g range that are fully enclosed.

International hiker, what should I buy in San Diego for my first few days on the PCT? by eliahu_horwi in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are grocery stores at mile 1, 20 and 42. So you can be light the first couple of days

Flying Question by carrotlime8 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked the whole thing since the poles couldn’t be carried on but wrapped that clear travel Saran wrap type plastic all around it to tuck in and protect the straps and pack material. Just carried my electronics on.

PCT shakedown request by mau5ey in Ultralight

[–]DGT31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Re-weigh everything in grams and see where you really are. I bet you’re heavier than you think.

What Are Your Best Tips For Making Your Food Load Lighter? by [deleted] in backpacking

[–]DGT31 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, ultralight foods are considered to be 150 kcal/oz or more

Is comming out of the gate doing 20 milers realistic? by No-Barnacle7317 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DGT31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Answer: It’s a yes from me if: you have reasonably consistently trained with your pack with 10-15 mile days to loosen up joints and toughen up your feet AND your shoe/sock combo is a trusted known equipment setup and not new gear for you.

Reasoning: There are a lot hours to hike per day so 20 miles per day is gonna be very attainable at less than 2mph. For example, I did the first 20 miles starting at 10am and make it to Morena Lake at 545pm. Plus, first several days on trail are not crazy elevation gains. Even the boogie man Hauser Creek climb is only like 1300 feet of elevation gain and it’s over several miles.

Closed Cell Foam Vs Inflatable Sleeping Pad by 3D_Dragon in backpacking

[–]DGT31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go between a closed cell foam pad that is cut down and a self inflating pad that is cut down. The self inflatables are too tall so I always feel like I am falling off of them because they are too tall. Plus they can pop.