This is a great comprehensive video. I am a big fan of hooded sun shirts! This is an essential to me. Also I am now using the POC essentials bib. It's a cycling bib with no chamois. I live in Alaska and for the cooler temps this things is awesome as it is tights and a base tank all in one, they also eliminate back gap or plumbers crack! Just a couple ones I have found to be helpful on cold trails.
A lot of good quality hiking clothing, and non-brand name items of very similar quality, can cheaply be had from secondhand stores. Aside from shoes, I've not bought new clothing in years. :>)
I'll be retiring in 2024 and was thinking about doing a lot of hikes, but never really considered doing and expedition hike.. thank you for sharing all your experience, I was a regular weekend hiker when I lived in the Denver area of Colorado.. but you've inspired me to do something more.. after all, you only live once. Thanks again, Perry
Great video, Reverend! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us...and for creating these equipment reviews as well. Your videos have been incredibly helpful as I prepare for my 2021 thru hike of the PCT and I hope you know how much the time and effort you put into creating your videos is appreciated!
Jay...I learned so much from watching other hiker’s RU-vid videos of their PCT hike. I probably watched hundreds of hours of videos in preparation for my hike. I’m glad that I can pay it forward. If I can help just one person as they prepare for their epic journey on the PCT, it will make all the time and effort that it takes to produce these videos worth it.
This is a good video coverings clothing in a basic format. Over the years I have refined my trail wear and is similar to what you use. This year I planned on cutting it down even more and your video only reenforces that decision. Thanks as always Rev.
thanks Rev for these great gear videos. here are a few other questions that would be of interest to hear about. Maybe you are already considering some of these for a future video..... * What kind of physical training did you do ahead of your PCT hike? how did you get in shape for the long journey? * Aside from gear and physical training, what aspects of planning ahead of time did you find most valuable? * Did you need to use map/compass to find your way? Was Guthook your main source of navigation? ever get lost? thanks again for your videos :)
Hey Brad...thanks for the suggested topics. After I finish publishing my PCT Gear videos, I’m going to work on a series entitled, “Things I’ve Learned...”. Basically, advice and tips concerning not only Thruhiking, but camping, backpacking, day hiking and hiking in general. These are great topics!
Rev, we must be cut from the same cloth (pun intended) or are disciples of Darwin onthetrail, since our kits are/were virtually identical. I say ‘were’ b/c recently and for a hopeful PCT 2021, I’ve converted to merino wool. With synthetics, I’m either much too hot (or cold)-geezer syndrome? But with merino, it feels cooler when I sweat and it’s less smelly according to my LSW (long suffering wife). For my base, I bought Icebreaker’s Departure II LS dress shirt at half price. Then, doing what only hiker trash would consider, I had my LSW open up the pits (that can close with Velcro) and attach on each upper sleeve a button and tab for the SL look. For my mid, I found a super light and UV protective merino wool hoody from Ridge Merino not unlike Darwin’s poly hoody from his Best of 2020 list. My guess this might become my base once the shirt shreds (as merino is not known for its longevity). I’ll leave my zip offs at home since when hiking long distances, I am a kilter after all. For the TMI crowd, I do bring along boxers, merino, of course. GK
I love the idea of Merino Wool and the alterations your LSW made. Good luck on your 2021 Trip. BTW...I hiked with a guy (Trail named “Roadkill”) who hiked in a kilt. Check out his RU-vid Chanel. Not sure what he wore underneath. 😬
Excellent video on a very important topic. I like that you showed each item and the brand. I'm going to look into buying the same rain jacket & pants for my husband--we can never seem to buy rain gear that keeps us dry. So you didn't need gloves?? No need for mosquito net [the kind you wear over your hat]? Once in July at Mt Rainier I wore everything I had with me to bed in my tent as it got really cold at night. But with that said, I'd almost rather be too cold than too hot. The PCT has such varied temps depending on where you are and when.,
I forgot to mention the mosquito net. I definitely used it. I’ll have to include it in another list. The Zpacks Vertice jacket and pants are excellent. Only problem is they’re very expensive as with all Zpacks products. They did keep me dry. I didn’t need gloves. Just put my hands in my pockets. If I needed gloves, I would have just used my other pair of socks.
@@TheHikingRev We don't mind paying big bucks for rain gear if they work and are comfortable [breathe and don't soak thru] since we are ALWAYS out in the elements. :) I agree about the gloves...pockets work great but if my dog is on a leash [usually the case] that exposed hand gets cold.
Hi Rev, thank you so much for this!!! I am very curious about the Darn Tough socks. They are marketed as "tough" with "lifetime" warranty. Did they really last the entire length of the through hike, or did you have to replace them at some point after some miles? And if you did replace them, did you use their warranty claim, what was the experience? Cheers!
You’re welcome. I will only buy Darn Tough socks for hiking! No, they didn’t last the whole trip but they are tough. When I got a hole in one sock, many times the outfitter in a trail town would “exchange” the whole pair for a new one. A few times I would send them in to the company (per instructions from their website) for a new pair. The only thing they ask is that they be washed before exchanging them. It does not matter how long you’ve had them. I would HIGHLY recommend them.
love your vids ! did you start at Hart pass ? then head south ?i'm starting in july sobo so Hart pass ,tag the border then south . but getting to hart pass ..... lol
Thanks. No...I started from Campo (US/Mex border) on April 15 and finished September 28. Since you cannot cross the border into Canada, I hiked back to Harts Pass (30 miles), got a ride to Seattle and flew home from there. Good luck on your trip this year.
I've looked at your Sierra list of clothing and I'm confused by one set. On it, you list as base layer 32 degrees, then further down you list as base layer Patagonia Capilene. Did you swap out halfway through, or carry two base layers? Benefits of doing that? What's the different between the two?
Thanks for pointing that out. It is confusing. I sent my 32 degree “under shirt” back after Tehachapi and basically used the Patagonia Capilene base layers for warmth at night time.
