Couples Backpacking

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail as a couple can be a huge test of a relationship. Which tent or shelter to use as a couple can be an important consideration. Will you sleep together? Separate? Who will carry what part of the tent? Will you use a two or three-person tent? Will you bring no shelter

As the Pacific Crest Trail continues to grow in popularity, the trail has become home to a more diverse crowd of hikers - including couples (the days of the trail being a forever-alone pity party appear to be over). Hiking with a partner has many advantages (you can split the weight of your shelter