How Much Does It Cost To Hike The PCT?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
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Backpack - ULA Circuit - $235: goo.gl/YXjrvV
Sleeping Bag - Western Mountaineering UltraLite 20 Degree - $500: amzn.to/2sKHD8M
Tent - Tarptent Protrail - $225: goo.gl/ir5m3n
Ground Sheet - Tyvek - $16: amzn.to/2sBU71U
Sleeping Pad - Thermarest NeoAir XLite Mattress - $160: amzn.to/2teCLWN
La Sportiva Wild Cat - $100: amzn.to/2sCa1cx
Brook’s Cascadia 11 - $120: amzn.to/2sKv5xY
Hoka Vanquish - $120: amzn.to/2sC2fzA
Hoka Mafate 4 - $110: amzn.to/2sKYyIa
Down Jacket - Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hooded - $244: amzn.to/2tenaq5
Rain Jacket - Mountain Hardwear Plasmic Ion - $150: amzn.to/2rrunC7
Poncho - Snugpak Patrol Poncho - $35: amzn.to/2rrQWX8
Long Sleeve Button Down - Patagonia Sol Patrol II Shirt - $80: goo.gl/bBtAkn
Long Sleeve Thermal - Patagonia Capilene Thermal Zip-Neck - $90: goo.gl/FWGspp
Headlamp - Petzl e+LITE Emergency Headlamp - $30: amzn.to/2sKzIbH
Fanny Pack - Patagonia, 3L - $20: goo.gl/wXBY4w
Sunglasses - Sunski Headland - $50: amzn.to/2sKBMjJ
Leggings - Nike Dri-Fit - $60: amzn.to/2sBWwcW
Socks - Darn Tough’s - $15-20: amzn.to/2rImRSx
Outdoor Research Zip Sack - $23: amzn.to/2sKOe2R
Water Purification - Eyedropper of bleach - free
Battery Pack - Anker PowerCore+ 26800 Power Bank - $80: amzn.to/2sBWJwK
Phone - iPhone 6
Tripod - Joby Gorillapod - $20: amzn.to/2sF9Lum
Charger - Anker 40W 4-Port USB Wall Charger - $26: amzn.to/2sCjbWJ
Knife - Gerber Paraframe - $20: amzn.to/2sKGj5L
Food bag - Granite Gear Air ZippSack - $25: amzn.to/2sn3qki
Trekking poles (sent home) - LEKI Makalu Retro - $80: amzn.to/2sBPq8e
Sleeping Bag (sent home) - Mountain Hardwear Speed 32 Degree - $260: amzn.to/2sFruSh
Pocket Trowel (sent home) - Sea to Summit - $10: amzn.to/2sEZoa2
Bear Vault (sent home) - BV500 Bear Resistant Food Canister - $80: amzn.to/2sKGApj
Spikes - Yaktrax Pro Walker - $23: amzn.to/2sBZRJ5
Ice Ax - Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe - $80: amzn.to/2tzSRd6
Camera - Sony Alpha a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera - $1,000: amzn.to/2sKrxfg
Camera Lense - Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Lens for Sony E-mount Cameras - $200: amzn.to/2sF6WcE
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Stove - MSR Windburner Personal Stove System, Red, 1 L - $120: amzn.to/2rrNkEu
Water Purification - Sawyer Squeeze + Bladder, 1L - $30: amzn.to/2tzHoKr
Shorts - WalMart - $5
Boxers - Lululemon - $20
T-Shirt - Lululemon - $60
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Again, this tool & way of thinking about costs is an estimation. My first example estimation = $4,700. Then I try to bring the cost down to $3,000, and explain how i.e. the tradeoffs. This is not absolute, so don't worry if your estimation reaches $7k, $8k, etc. Honestly, that's not an uncommon total cost to hike this trail. But it's a great place to start, and figure out next steps. Cheers!
Thanks for making this, dude. So helpful.
i think its prety awesome that You took Your time & put effort in to help others, You sir are a good man.
thanks for that... my pleasure!
Good place for people to start thinking about the costs. $10 for food is low to very low for most hikers including through hikers and $40 per zero is low period. Most people want to eat and drink like crazy when they're off trail. That ends up either jacking up that zero cost or the food cost, depending on where you want to put it. I don't spend that much on food, but lots of people go for the name brand trail bars and Mt. House/Backpacker Pantry foods or special healthy alternatives that cost an arm and a leg and maybe another arm. I go for mixed nuts, and jerky at the high cost end and instant mashed potatoes, knorr sides, and instant refried beans as the basis for my meals. I still spend $8 per day on food on hikes longer than a weekend. Definitely shopping around for equipment, looking for sales, using Target synthetic shirts instead of the expensive outdoor name brands can really reduce costs as well. The only problem is knowing which cheaper alternatives work and which are cheap garbage. My best score was a Six Moon Designs 65L pack that weighs 39 oz. and they rate for loads up to 50Lbs for $65 on clearance. People hated the color. I see the redesigned pack weighs more and costs over $200. You can get cheaper lightweight quilts from Enlightened Equipment and Jacks R Better. I love my Enlightened Equipment 20 degree quilt, so warm and so compressible. Once again, nice video, and I hope you have fun on the trail again this summer. Maybe try some less crowded trails. Just off the PCT in the Sierra is beautiful and uncrowded. The Trinity Alps and Marble Mountains are also beautiful and uncrowded depending on where you go.
Can't wait for the summer. Not sure what I'll get into.
Thank you, This is the best example I have ever seen !!
Very thoughtful and helpful discussion of costs, thanks!
Cheers!
sales are key, save money on gear. don't get the stuff full price unless it's an emergency. I've gotten 85 percent of my stuff on sale from various websites or stores. don't just buy it at rei because it's simple and a cool store look elsewhere and save some money for actual trips
Nicholas Buja exactly
Or sometimes it's the opposite. People will quit their job, spend $4000 just on equipment, and start out on the PCT as they FIRST hike, only to find out they don't like hiking after a couple of days. I'm still trying to figure that one out...
Bart T ha! Forgot to mention you could probably find every item of gear for free at the mt laguna hiker box.
LOL ! I guess a lot of things in life look more enticing when you're on the outside looking in...
Seen that done. Dumped the apt, sold the vehicles, and made it two weeks before I had to go rescue em.
Thanks for making this list for everyone! Not sure if the spreadsheet is working anymore but pretty cool you made it for us !
Derek Cullen my pleasure. I'll take a look... last I checked it was working. Thats said it's not 100% what you will spend... hope it helps think about it at least.
zach rotondo yeah it helps a lot my friend, thanks again!
Wow thanks for all the hard work you put into this. Watching your videos has definitely changed my perception on this hike. Now you just need to add a spot on this calculator for Mcdoubles. :P
My pleasure! I love talking about the trail. And burgers.
Thanks for the google doc! definitely helping !! :) see ya on the trail!
Thanks Bro!
My budget is €30,000 all inclusive
That includes gear, trail expenses, insurance, flights, accommodation, I'll be doing it SOBO in 2022 or 2023. I'm Irish, I have a mortgage too. Including lost income for 6 months it's actually closer to €80,000. Yikes 😬 It'll be so worth it though, cannot put a price on that experience.
Are you going SOBO this year?
@@theomnipresent1 I've decided to do the Tahoe Rim Trail and the John Muir Trail this summer. Pacific Crest Trail SOBO next year.
@@kikionthetrailoflove7036 Good luck on your hikes, I'm going SOBO this year.
@@theomnipresent1 congratulations, will you be vlogging your adventure on TH-cam? I've been using Hurlgoat Hiker as a guide on TH-cam. Check out his channel. Its a great resource for SOBO hikers. All the best with your hike, I'm rooting for you.
@@kikionthetrailoflove7036 I appreciate the channel recommendation; information on SOBO hiking is harder to come by. Starting end of June but I don't plan on vlogging.
Thanks for the encouragement.
thanks again!
Come do the AT with us.
Hiker Challenge, hike the whole trail on dollar menu's..
$9.35. Hello. Trailname is Begger. Lol
Worth factoring in loss of income from the job you will have to quit in order to hike. That would put the cost of hiking the trail at closer to $20,000.00 realistically unless you are a bum before you start the hike anyhow. And then another $1,000.00 or so to search for another job when u get done with the hike.