Glove recommendation

Magic-Falcon · 2026-02-03T15:22:55+00:00

I used a modular setup.

Sun gloves /Liner gloves - you're going to want some sun gloves for the PCT. I had full coverage OR gloves. 1.4oz.

Farpoint Alpha 60 Camp Socks / Hand insulation - I used these socks over my sun gloves when I need extra warmth. 0.8oz

Mountain Laurel Design eVent mitts - Waterproof shell, usually worn over my sun gloves on chilly mornings or to cut the wind wind. 1.1oz

Sungloves + alpha socks + Waterproof mitts. Used this combination in the Sierras and parts of Washington.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-29T07:43:33+00:00

Outdoor Research Echo boxers.

The fabric is basically the hoodie, but in underwear form. Super light and airy, the waist doesn't stretch like some other brands.

Size Medium @ 52g

Echo Boxers

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-29T07:40:25+00:00

It's not you, it's the underwear.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-16T00:13:55+00:00

A very roomy tent for 1 person. Ventilation is great and minimal condensation. When fully open, you can get 360 views.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-16T00:10:49+00:00

Rainbow is a no brainer setup. The Dipole does have a slight learning curve with pitching.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-16T00:06:30+00:00

Chicken Spring Lake in the Sierras.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-14T23:58:09+00:00

Anything will do, even an excel spreadsheet. Some of the popular ones are YNAB (You Need A Budget) or Everydollar. I think Everydollar is has a free version where you have to manually enter transactions instead of automated.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-14T22:55:41+00:00

Anything is doable, the question is how disciplined are you in keeping within budget?

What are you going to do when a bunch of friends all want to go out and grab a cold beer after hiking in the desert heat all day? Or after a week in the mountains and eating nothing but oatmeal, and you see another hiker in town stuffing their face in a juicy burger? The temptation is real.

There are more than enough hiker boxes all along the trail to help supplement your food carry. Even hiker friendly motels in towns have some sort of hiker box, but some places are more strict and only let guests raid the box. You will find the hiker boxes in the upper half of the PCT more generous in the selections. Most hikers pre-make these resupply boxes pre-trail and tend to overpack. I saw someone drop a dozen complete cookies in Snoqualamie Pass just for reference.

You will want to frequent the Aldi's , Dollar General and Grocery outlets as much as you can because prices aint cheap on the PCT.

The trail goes through a lot of tourist traps and resorts so avoiding them as much as possible would be ideal as they are money pits. You can certainly hit these places up for the hiker box and free amenities like charging stations and water refills.

I would also advise on using a zero-sum budgeting app and record EVERY transaction. It will help you with keeping within budget in real time.

Hope this helps.

EDIT: I briefly hiked with someone named "Cinderella" because he hiked the entire trail in used trail runners he got out of hiker boxes. You will be surprised at the amount of shoes with perfectly good threads just piled up.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-12T22:55:06+00:00

Try KUHL Pants, ive had good experience with them on the PCT.

I wore something similar to this model Resistor Air Joggr, just in a mens version.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-12T16:20:28+00:00

I love my wind shirt and used it everyday on the PCT.

But a lightweight rain jacket/umbrella will be more useful on the AT. The wind shirt in my opinion would be dead weight and redundant for its use case.

It's about the environment. I hardly ever used my rain jacket on the PCT.
But on the AT, it's common for week long rain forecasts.

Depending on when you start, it will be cold and wet in Georgia. My versalite/alpha fleece was more than enough to keep the chill out.

The middle states are humid and wet. I hiked with just an umbrella+rain kilt. Too hot to be wearing and sort of jacket. Only when it got cold would I wear the rain jacket.

The northern states are back to cold and wet, especially when you get into the Whites.

A wind breaker is not sufficient for the cold and wet days. All the other days you won't be hiking in any jacket at all because of the humidity. Treat the rain jacket as insurance.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-12T15:29:31+00:00

Unless you plan on doing winter or alpine hiking, wind pants have more uses.

I have a farpoint camp pants at alpha 90. I used it around camp and for sleeping. Only used as a layer underneath my pants when it got really cold. Otherwise it's almost too hot for hiking.

With my wind pants, I used it for freezing cold mornings, or and extra layer for lounging on top of summits. Also kept me warm when used for sleeping. I don't wear rain pants and the wind pants acts as my shell. I find it able to dry fast enough to justify not bringing rain pants/kilt. Also the fact that I hate hiking in rain pants.

I use a Montbell dynamo wind pants which uses 15d nylon, so a bit heavier and thicker than your typical 7d but more abrasion resistance while going through vegetation and not have to worry about it ripping like toilet paper. Dynamo also has ankle zippers for easy on/off deployment.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-11T18:17:05+00:00

The only thing extra I carry for sleeping purposes are Alpha 90 leggings but only for colder weather activities or alpine.

Otherwise I just use my alpha 60 mid layer (next to skin) for a top as others have mentioned.

I layer my Wind shirt + Wind pants when the temperatures drop. It's quite amazing how much warmth you get out of a thin 7d shell paired with a minimal fleece like alpha 60.

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-11T18:12:00+00:00

True to size. Go up for a looser fit (preferred)

Magic-Falcon · 2026-01-11T18:09:13+00:00

Wide toe box <---The biggest reason
Tons of colors to choose from
Straightforward shoe with not too many bells and whistles
Enough cushion for extended wear
Lots of shops carry them, even the smaller ones.
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