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What Jordan Packed for his PCT Thru-Hike

Posted on September 19, 2016

by Jordan Summers

Ah, the life of a PCT thru-hiker. Carrying all your worldly possessions on your back day in and day out, not unlike a turtle. Since I've done this thru-hiking thing a time or three, I have a pretty good grasp on what exactly I need,...

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Packing Food for the Pacific Crest Trail

Posted on June 8, 2016

by Jordan Summers

Imagine having to organize and pack everything you need to survive living out of your backpack for the next few months. Sounds a little daunting, right? I hit the Pacific Crest Trail last week to begin my thru-hike from Mount Whitney to the Canadian border, as I revised...