Everything I need to hike 2650 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail || 5,45 kg Lightweight PCT Gear List

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • Hey guys!
    I'm into gear so here's a new gear video! Hope you like it :-)
    Here you can also see the full list and weight of every item:
    lighterpack.co...
    I excluded my camera and temporary items.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 61

  • @alextheis1123
    @alextheis1123 3 місяці тому +2

    Love the setup! Look forward to watching your trek. I just did a section hike from Big Bear (mile 266) to Silverwood Lake (mile 329). Great year to be hiking the PCT.

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! I’m so excited to start! I was once at Big Bear, very beautiful there. :-)

  • @lenisteingen3036
    @lenisteingen3036 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow! So excited for you to start the PCT! I had the best time hiking it!

  • @konstantintieber
    @konstantintieber 3 місяці тому +2

    That's an impressive ultralight setup 👍 Thanks for sharing

  • @einfachcarry
    @einfachcarry 3 місяці тому +1

    Schönes Gear Video und gute Liste. Bin gespannt auf die PCT Videos. Cheers, Carry

  • @marijnvanasseldonk4957
    @marijnvanasseldonk4957 3 місяці тому +1

    I am excited for you! ❤

  • @carolinerhot3283
    @carolinerhot3283 3 місяці тому +1

    PCT is a dream! best of luck to you!

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! It’s been my dream too, for so many years now! Can’t believe it’s happening :-)

    • @carolinerhot3283
      @carolinerhot3283 3 місяці тому

      @@helena_hikes 😍 have a good time, hope you'll make it all the way through

  • @adrianbell4597
    @adrianbell4597 3 місяці тому +1

    You must be excited. Keep safe and enjoy it.

  • @jessetter_snacks
    @jessetter_snacks 3 місяці тому

    Phone pocket used for snacks… same girl! Have so much fun. I’m obsessed with the Sierras. Embrace the suck ❤🎉

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much!! 🥰❤️ I’m most excited for the Sierra!

  • @Nick-kb2jc
    @Nick-kb2jc 3 місяці тому +1

    I start my PCT hike in 2 weeks on May 20th! I can’t believe it’s almost here!

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому

      Oh that’s so soon! All the best for you😍 I wish I could start in 2 weeks haha

    • @Nick-kb2jc
      @Nick-kb2jc 3 місяці тому +1

      @@helena_hikesThanks! Same to you 😊. I assume you’re doing a SOBO hike since you won’t be leaving for another two months?
      Edit: Ah, you are doing SOBO. I watched until the end haha. Maybe I’ll pass you on the trail at some point!

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому

      @@Nick-kb2jc yeah going sobo ;-) hope to see you!

  • @mikekobes5200
    @mikekobes5200 3 місяці тому +1

    Be safe and have fun!!

  • @HelloMai694
    @HelloMai694 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey :) I really love your videos. I wanted to ask (for a beginner ul hiker) if you can recommend any cheaper options for the tent and backpack (I am still a student, so my money is limited 😅)?

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  2 місяці тому

      Hi! Glad to hear you like them!
      It depends a bit where you’re from. In Europe the 3F UL Lanshan is quite a lightweight and affordable tent if you want to have one that’s set up with trekking poles. Six moon designs also have some cheaper one. It really gets expensive when you want DCF but I think you don’t really need that. For the backpack you technically don’t need to go UL unless you really want to. If the rest of your kit is light, having a „traditional backpack“ could absolutely do it if you have one at home. You could also check out gossamer gear and liteway(in Europe).

  • @hermeticallysealed
    @hermeticallysealed 3 місяці тому +1

    go get it helena

  • @nicolematok1891
    @nicolematok1891 3 місяці тому +1

    Ja cool 😎 viel Erfolg✌️👏

  • @aleskosir2727
    @aleskosir2727 3 місяці тому

    Wishing a nice hiking on the PCT.

  • @bayoufrog1433
    @bayoufrog1433 3 місяці тому +1

    Viel Spass und und bleib Sicher😊

  • @PiccoloLabs
    @PiccoloLabs 3 місяці тому +1

    Viel Spaß in den Staaten, hoffentlich hast du genug Zeit die Eindrücke mittels Video für uns alle fest zu halten!

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому +1

      Dankeschön! Ja, ich werde meine Kamera mitnehmen, und Videos machen 😍

  • @ysh258
    @ysh258 3 місяці тому

    미국 기후를 모르지만 비가 오면 매우 힘들것 같습니다

  • @patriziaheinzl8961
    @patriziaheinzl8961 3 місяці тому +1

    Sehr cool! Hab ein sehr aehnliches Setup. X-MID!!! Wir haben vor ein paar Wochen ein Trail Angel event fuer die ersten PCT hiker in der Mohave Desert veranstaltet. Habe sehr viele Deutsche getroffen. Wuensche dir ganz viel Spass!

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому

      Ohh danke 😊 wohnst du in den USA? :-)

  • @turkeyphant
    @turkeyphant 7 днів тому +1

    Are you still hiking the PCT?

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  2 дні тому +1

      I am! Currently in NorCal! Already did over a 1000 miles

  • @drug2
    @drug2 3 місяці тому

    Wie ernährst du dich auf dem Trail? In deiner Packliste fehlt das ganze Essen und Trinken

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому

      Ja, das gebe ich nie dazu weil es nicht Teil von meinem base weight ist und immer variiert. Meistens linsen, Haferflocken, Ramen, tortillas und viel Nüsse, snickers, etc. immer je nach Verfügbarkeit im Supermarkt. Für die ersten 2 resupplies sende ich Pakete.

    • @drug2
      @drug2 3 місяці тому

      @@helena_hikes da du lighterpack nutzt solltest du das aber trotzdem angeben. Das wird ja nicht zum baseweight gerechnet aber trotzdem trägst du es und verfälscht so dein Gewicht um mehrere KG

  • @Mafteer
    @Mafteer 3 місяці тому

    Hi Elena, what about the full weight of the backpack?

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому +3

      Hi! My baseweight is 5,5 kg, I’ve excluded the camera. You can also see it on my lighterpack. The link is also in the description: lighterpack.com/r/g2e82m

  • @BladesByClaw
    @BladesByClaw 3 місяці тому +1

    Are you going sobo?

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah sobo! Starting July 1st

  • @manuel1403
    @manuel1403 3 місяці тому +2

    What is the viagra for?

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому +1

      Altitude sickness. Researchers are still debating about the effectiveness but it has worked in some people: www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/rccm.200406-804OC
      www.apunts.org/en-can-sildenafil-improve-physical-performance-articulo-S1886658115000432#:~:text=The%20main%20conclusion%20was%20that,normal%20physiological%20processes%20of%20acclimatization.

    • @manuel1403
      @manuel1403 3 місяці тому +2

      @@helena_hikes thanks for your answer I had no idea

  • @Xhadp
    @Xhadp 3 місяці тому

    Only two altitude sickness medication tablets? I feel like you should have more than that.

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому +1

      They should be enough for what I’m doing. :-) When you are at a point where you need these, you will have to go down to lower elevation immediately. They’re not there for making you feel good at altitude, but for preventing possible damage to lungs and brain. If you have acute altitude sickness, you shouldn’t keep hiking. I could bring more but I think if I would reach a point where I’d need to take them I would make sure to not go to that altitude again or acclimatise properly.

  • @stigcc
    @stigcc 3 місяці тому

    Sunglasses and a sit pad, maybe?

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому +1

      I have sunglasses, but I didn’t show up them! My tyvek sheet also serves as a sitpad. :-)

  • @DanielOutdoors
    @DanielOutdoors 3 місяці тому

    Did I just heard Viagra pills? 😅

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes you did 😂

    • @DanielOutdoors
      @DanielOutdoors 3 місяці тому

      @helena_hikes oh well good luck on your thruhike I am jealous cheers from Norway 🇳🇴

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому

      @@DanielOutdoors thank you!!

  • @ChuckNoctis
    @ChuckNoctis 3 місяці тому

    You should really leave the inreach+carabiner at home. You will be on a marked trail with lots of traffic/people.

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому +9

      The inreach is not for navigation :-)

    • @dcl97
      @dcl97 3 місяці тому +12

      I'm an InyoSAR volunteer. Absolutely do not follow this advice. Especially because you are going late in the season and I'm assuming solo? Relying on others that you may or may not encounter to have a satellite communicator if the need arises is stupid and potentially deadly.

    • @helena_hikes
      @helena_hikes  3 місяці тому +8

      @@dcl97 thank you for your comment! Yeah I’m definitely not going to leave my inreach at home just because a stranger on the internet told me I won’t need it! I would never go on any thru hike without it.