Everything I’m Bringing on the CDT

I have a lot to say about my gear, and my philosophies behind why I choose it too, so you’ve been warned. Buckle up, folks, this is going to be a deep dive, and I’m about to start yapping.

In the Past…
Before hiking my first long trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, I definitely described myself as a “lightweight, but not ultralight hiker.” I started the PCT with a fully framed pack, a mummy sleeping bag, and a bunch of extra clothes. The latter were some of the first things I let go of on my way up to Canada.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Spicy.

The Trek: Everything I’m Bringing on the CDT

Mountain landscape at sunset with pine trees and text My 2026 CDT Gear List over sky.
Mountain landscape at sunset with pine trees and text My 2026 CDT Gear List over sky.

Everything I’m Bringing on the CDT

I have a lot to say about my gear, and my philosophies behind why I choose it too, so you’ve been warned. Buckle up, folks, this is going to be a deep dive, and I’m about to start yapping.

In the Past…
Before hiking my first long trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, I definitely described myself as a “lightweight, but not ultralight hiker.” I started the PCT with a fully framed pack, a mummy sleeping bag, and a bunch of extra clothes. The latter were some of the first things I let go of on my way up to Canada.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Spicy.

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I’m a 26-year-old, cat-loving, UL-yapping, outdoorsy human. In 2024, I hiked the PCT, and I'm getting the itch again, so I’m currently preparing for a CDT thru hike in 2026. When I’m not thru-hiking, I'm exploring my beautiful home state of Oregon, and reminding my friends that I tell the worst puns of anyone they know.
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The Trek: Everything I’m Bringing on the CDT

Mountain landscape at sunset with pine trees and text My 2026 CDT Gear List over sky.
Mountain landscape at sunset with pine trees and text My 2026 CDT Gear List over sky.

Everything I’m Bringing on the CDT

I have a lot to say about my gear, and my philosophies behind why I choose it too, so you’ve been warned. Buckle up, folks, this is going to be a deep dive, and I’m about to start yapping.

In the Past…
Before hiking my first long trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, I definitely described myself as a “lightweight, but not ultralight hiker.” I started the PCT with a fully framed pack, a mummy sleeping bag, and a bunch of extra clothes. The latter were some of the first things I let go of on my way up to Canada.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Spicy.

Photo thumbnail Blog Author
Hiker
Spicy
I’m a 26-year-old, cat-loving, UL-yapping, outdoorsy human. In 2024, I hiked the PCT, and I'm getting the itch again, so I’m currently preparing for a CDT thru hike in 2026. When I’m not thru-hiking, I'm exploring my beautiful home state of Oregon, and reminding my friends that I tell the worst puns of anyone they know.
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