Mac posted his 7th annual survey — this year 846 Pacific Crest Trail hikers were interviewed.
The Altra Lone Peak was the most popular shoe on the PCT this year – used by nearly a third of PCT hikers. It’s a zero-drop shoe and, on average, hikers who completed the trail used 4.65 pairs – nearly $600 in shoes (at full retail price).
On the other hand, there were plenty of complaints about Lone Peaks.
Personally, I prefer sturdier Merrell Moabs.
FAVORITE PCT GEAR
- Backpack: ULA Circuit
- Shelter: MSR Hubba NX
- Sleeping bag: Western Mountaineering Versalite
- Sleeping pad: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm
- Insulated jacket: Rab Microlight Alpine Down Jacket
- Shell: Arc’teryx Beta SL Hybrid Jacket
- Stove: SOTO WindMaster
- Water treatment: Sawyer Squeeze
- Trekking poles: Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork
- Ice axe: Black Diamond Raven Pro
- Traction device: Snowline Light Chainsen Crampon
- Bear canister: Bearikade Weekender
- Shoes: HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat
MOST COMMON PCT GEAR
- Backpack: Osprey Exos
- Shelter: Zpacks Duplex
- Sleeping bag: Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20
- Sleeping pad: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
- Insulated jacket: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer (Hooded)
- Shell: Outdoor Research Helium II
- Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2
- Water treatment: Sawyer Squeeze
- Trekking poles: Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork
- Ice axe: C.A.M.P. USA Corsa
- Traction device: Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System
- Bear canister: BearVault BV500
- Shoes: Altra Lone Peak
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