PCT 2023 POST HIKE GEAR REVIEW 

This was super informational! Thank you Marmalade.

Thanks for the great video

Nice review buddy. Nalgene pee bottle is a game changer. 😊😊😊

Thank you for taking the time to create this video. People probably think we all go through a boot camp for PCT backpacking gear... My gear load out is almost the same, but skirt instead of shorts and 2 underwear, ( important for women), a down balaclava, and a FUD, ( Female urinary device). I take a stove and Iodine water purification in case something happens my filter. Lastly I carry wool or silk base layer depending on the season. Altra has definitely changed something on their shoes, but I have not found any others that are better of me yet. My sit pad is a cut down mylar on 1/16" white closed cell foam that was a sun shade for a full sized pickup truck I drove for work, it weighs less than one of those nice sit pads and was something I had already. Your base weight is really low for a person of your stature. Mine is about the same but I carry 10,000 mA, less battery and still have a functioning Suntastic S5, that I use in my vehicle travels as well. Being verticality challenged my tent, bivy, ground sheet combination is lighter than most at 18.5 oz. I really would love to purchase a 10* quilt to replace my old 20* GoLite, but my old one will have to do for now. Hay it works great in a vehicle though and I have had it since 2011 and it still looks new. I am on my 4th backpack and still have about 1100miles to finish the PCT. Because they have great female specific backpacks, my current backpack is the Osprey Eja 58L even though I don't need 58L. It was the only female backpack I can get the bear vault 500 horizontally in the center of the pack, when I have to carry a bear canister. Thank you for taking the time to put together this video and links for the gear you use. I have really enjoyed all your content. Thank you again for putting your self out there.

I've become such a gear nerd, so I can always watch another gear video.😁 I usually pick up new tips and tricks like your water scooper. I still need to figure the nightime pee thing. I usually just get out of the tent and look at the stars, but it sure would be nice to have that option. Not quite as easy for us gals.😉

Wow, I watched all 45 minutes never expecting to see the whole video. I mean, I thought I knew what you carry and how you use it, but you've made changes since our short hike together and i still found a couple of ideas i had not considered. One solid thought here is that power clothing needs to be variable according to region, season, and weather. Here in the PNW I carry/wear rain pants most of the year for warmth and wet conditions. My summer season rainjacket is a poncho, which also covers my pack, and in winter I wear atrue rainjacket, but on some trails I also carry an umbrella. All the rest of my clothing adjusts for temperature. Thanks for covering your selections and how you use them. I'm sure it's a pain covering this, but sharing helps is all.

Always interesting to see what's in the pack and how it's organized. Thanks!

Thanks, Marmalade. 3 questions: What was your base weight; what brand/size bear cannister did you use thru the Sierra; did you cold soak the whole 900 miles (you didn't mention a stove)? Take care.

Awesome! I really dig your post trip gear videos. I appreciate how thorough this one was. 👌🏻👌🏻

You pulled your quilt out from the bottom , do you use a stuff sack or just stuff it in the bottom of your pack

Any thoughts on the Bedrock slimmer sandals are camp shoes and in town shoes, gives a chance for your trail shoes to dry or air out ? Thanks in advance 🤙🏽

Your amazon link in the description doesn't work for me.

Why 2 nitecore 10mah, not 1 20mah