by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
I’ve a PERMIT for 523.0 miles from Idyllwild to Kennedy Meadows South in California.
Beginning Might 26, 2026.
I’m hoping to outlive for no less than 14 days of that. 😀
GEAR ought to be as mild as attainable.
In fact there will probably be resupply meals and loads of water to hold, as effectively.
For this explicit journey, my priorities are …
Staying Hydrated
Foot Care
Avoiding Warmth Emergencies
I’m attempting a mountain climbing umbrella for the primary time. Plan to modify between footwear & socks a number of occasions every day. I as soon as needed to give up one other part of the PCT attributable to blisters.
Sleeping
Strolling
Clothes
Janji Transit Tech Pant
Purple Solar Hoodie
Swift Extremely Mild Cap
Swift Ulta Mild Cap (lengthy brim)
Icebreaker Wool Mix t-shirt black
North Ridge t-shirt blue
purple Nike fast dry t-shirt
Mountaineering Shoe 1 – Altra
Mountaineering Shoe 2 – New Stability
Socks wool – medium x 2 Danish Endurance
Sock liners wool – medium x 3 Danish Endurance
Working shorts x 3
Black summer time Buff
Black winter Buff
Clip-on Sun shades
Frogg Toggs Rain Jacket
Helly Hansen Purple Hooded Puffy
Consuming & Ingesting
PocketRocket Deluxe Range
Gas
Lengthy lighters x 2
Titan Kettle
Pot scrubber
GSI mug / bowl
Metallic Spoon
Microfibre material for clean-ups
Water Bottles (as much as 8 litres)
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
Water Purification Tablets – Package deal of 30
Electronics
Purple Stuff Sack or zip lock?
iPhone 16 Professional & cable
FarOut PCT app (navigation)
EarPods & cable
iPhone 17 Professional Max & cable (digital camera)
ULANZI MT-33 Cellphone Tripod
USB-C storage for telephone
Neo 2 Drone
Powerbank(s)
Ditty Bag
Inexperienced Stuff sack
Fingernail clippers
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Tweezers (ticks)
Prescriptions
Aspirin
Antacid
Vitamin Gummies
Creatine Gummies
Sunscreen
Arms Sanitizer
Wilderness Wipes
Bathroom Paper
Bandaids
Denture tablets
Duct tape
Athletic tape
Different
Hip Pack
2 Bank cards & financial institution card
Money
16L Matador ReFraction Packable Backpack
Six Moon Designs – Silver Shadow Carbon Trekking Umbrella
Gossamer Gear – Handsfree Umbrella Clamp
AirTags
Waterproof Passport Case & Passport
Paper Maps
Rubbish Bag (inexperienced for dirties)
Rubbish Bag (clear for clear)
55 Gallon Backyard Trash Bag (pack liner)
Meals
Bear Vault (I’ll use as a camp chair, as effectively.)
Flash Frozen Meals x 10 to start out
Cashews
Peanut Butter
Espresso
Tea
Spice flavouring
Protein Bars x 8
Smoked Cheddar
Raisins
Dried Mango
