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The Pacific Crest Trail Women’s Gear Guide (2021 Survey)

By Mac 4 Comments

Pacific Crest Trail women’s gear lists oftentimes do not align exactly with the gear lists broken down in the PCT Hiker Survey Gear Guide.

I’ve structured the data here a bit differently than I have in the PCT Gear Guide; for each item, I’ve first listed the highest-rated and then immediately below listed the most common. If you have any feedback on the data or how it could be improved, I’m happy to hear your thoughts (and to add to this data should something be found to be missing).

In This Post

Table of Contents
1 In This Post
2 Notes on the data
3 Highest-Rated Gear: Women vs. Overall
4 Most-Common Gear: Women vs. Overall
5 Support the Survey
6 Pacific Crest Trail Survey Collection
7 The Wrap Up
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Survey 2021 Northern Terminus
Photo: @outsidewithv

Notes on the data

  • This year’s survey had 243 female respondents.
  • I refer to survey respondents collectively as this year’s “class“. Remember, this is a sample and not a comprehensive survey of every person on the PCT.
  • This survey does invoke some math. I suggest you familiarize yourself with the words average, median (M), and standard deviation (σ).
  • For stats requiring the length of the PCT for a calculation (e.g. mileage/day), I use 2,660 mi / 4,280 km.
  • All weights (and for backpacks, capacity) for products below are for products in a size medium and/or regular unless otherwise noted.
  • I only included items in the “highest-rated” section that were used by at least ten hikers.
  • If two pieces of gear have the same rating, the higher ranking is given to the piece of gear that had a higher number of users.

Highest-Rated Gear: Women vs. Overall

Before getting into the specifics, I thought it would be interesting to look at how gear rated by women compared to the overall gear ratings from all Pacific Crest Trail hikers. Below, is a comparison of the most-common gear compared.

GEARFEMALE HIKERSALL HIKERS
BACKPACKULA CircuitULA Catalyst
SLEEPING BAGWestern Mountaineering VersaliteWestern Mountaineering UltraLite
SLEEPING PADTherm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite – Women’sTherm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite – Women’s
INSULATED JACKETArc’teryx Cerium LT Down HoodieArc’teryx Cerium LT Down Hoodie
SHELLArc’teryx Beta SL HybridEnlightened Equipment Visp
FLEECEMelanzana Microgrid HoodieArc’teryx Delta LT Zip Neck
SHOESHOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4Oboz Sawtooth II Low
SOCKSDarn Tough Hiker Micro Crew MidweightDarn Tough Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight

Most-Common Gear: Women vs. Overall

Below is a look at the most commonly used gear for women compared with the most commonly used gear overall. In case you missed it, a comparison of the highest-rated gear is just above this.

GEARFEMALE HIKERSALL HIKERS
BACKPACKULA CircuitULA Circuit
SLEEPING BAGEnlightened Equipment RevelationEnlightened Equipment Revelation
SLEEPING PADTherm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite – Women’sTherm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
INSULATED JACKETMountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 (Hooded)Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 (Hooded)
SHELLOutdoor Research Helium IIOutdoor Research Helium II
FLEECEMelanzana Microgrid HoodieMelanzana Microgrid Hoodie
SHOESAltra Lone Peak 5Altra Lone Peak 5
SOCKSDarn Tough Hiker Quarter MidweightDarn Tough Hiker Quarter Midweight
Highest-Rated PCT Backpacks

The ULA Circuit was the highest-rated pack among female hikers on the PCT this year. It is a 2.29 lb / 1.038 kg pack capable of carrying up to 68 L and 35 lbs / 16 kg of gear. The Circuit was also the most common pack overall by women on the PCT this year.

ULA Circuit
ULA Circuit
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest
ULA Catalyst
ULA Catalyst
REI Co-op Flash
REI Co-op Flash
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
#BACKPACKRATINGPRICEWEIGHTLITERSMAX LOAD
1ULA Circuit9.15/10$2802.29 lbs | 1.038 kg6835 lbs | 16 kg
2Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest8.89/10$3201.88 lbs | 853 g4040 lbs | 18 kg
3ULA Catalyst8.82/10$3002.92 lbs | 1.324 kg7540 lbs | 18 kg
4REI Co-op Flash8.64/10$2002.64 lbs | 1.191 kg5530 lbs | 14 kg
5Gossamer Gear Mariposa8.46/10$2701.79 lbs | 814 g6035 lbs | 16 kg
6Osprey Aura AG8.45/10$2404.18 lbs | 1.896 kg5040 lbs | 18 kg
7Osprey Eja7.82/10$2202.56 lbs | 1.161 kg5840 lbs | 18 kg
Most Common PCT Backpacks

The ULA Circuit was both the highest-rated and most common pack among female hikers on the PCT this year. It is a 2.29 lb / 1.038 kg pack capable of carrying up to 68 L and 35 lbs / 16 kg of gear. The Circuit was also the highest-rated pack by women on the PCT this year.

ULA Circuit
ULA Circuit
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest
Osprey Aura AG
Osprey Aura AG
ULA Catalyst
ULA Catalyst
#BACKPACKRATINGPRICEWEIGHTLITERSMAX LOAD
1ULA Circuit9.15/10$2802.29 lbs | 1.038 kg6835 lbs | 16 kg
2Gossamer Gear Mariposa8.46/10$2701.79 lbs | 814 g6035 lbs | 16 kg
3Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest8.89/10$3201.88 lbs | 853 g4040 lbs | 18 kg
4Osprey Aura AG8.45/10$2404.18 lbs | 1.896 kg5040 lbs | 18 kg
5ULA Catalyst8.82/10$3002.92 lbs | 1.324 kg7540 lbs | 18 kg
6REI Co-op Flash8.64/10$2002.64 lbs | 1.191 kg5530 lbs | 14 kg
7Osprey Eja7.82/10$2202.56 lbs | 1.161 kg5840 lbs | 18 kg
Highest-Rated PCT Sleeping Bags

The Western Mountaineering Versalite was the highest-rated sleeping bag among women on the Pacific Crest Trail last year. It’s a 10°F / -12°C bag that weighs 32 oz / 907 g – 20 / 565 g of that weight is down fill.

Western Mountaineering Versalite
Western Mountaineering Versalite
Katabatic Flex
Katabatic Flex
Enlightened Equipment Enigma 10
Enlightened Equipment Enigma
UGQ Bandit
UGQ Bandit
REI Co-op Magma 15
REI Co-op Magma 15
#BAG/QUILTRATINGPRICEWEIGHTTEMPFILLFILL WEIGHT
1Western Mountaineering Versalite9.64/10$60532 oz / 907 g10°F / -12°C850 goose20 oz / 565 g
2Katabatic Flex9.55/10$41022.8 oz / 646 g22°F / -5.6°C900 goose14.3 oz / 405g
3Enlightened Equipment Enigma9.16/10$31519.3 oz / 547 g20°F / -6°C950 duck13.8 oz / 392 g
4Underground Quilts Bandit9.15/10$36519.4 oz / 550 g20°F / -6°C950 goose13 oz / 369 g
5REI Co-op Magma9.14/10$39928.2 oz / 799 g16°F / -9°C850 goose15.9 oz / 451 g
6Feathered Friends Egret UL9.11/10$53927.2 oz / 771 g20°F / -6°C950 goose17.3 oz / 491 g
7 Enlightened Equipment Revelation8.58/10$28020.9 oz / 593 g20°F / -6°C950 duck14.4 oz / 408 g
Most Common PCT Sleeping Bags

The Enlightened Equipment Revelation was the most common sleeping bag (quilt) among women on the PCT this year. The Revelation is highly customizable and comes in a variety of lengths, widths, temperature ratings, fill-powers, and colors. What’s the difference between the Revelation and the Enigma? The Enigma has a sewn footbox (i.e. the Revelation can be laid completely flat).

Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20
Enlightened Equipment Revelation
Enlightened Equipment Enigma 10
Enlightened Equipment Enigma
REI Co-op Magma 15
REI Co-op Magma 15
UGQ Bandit
UGQ Bandit
Western Mountaineering Versalite
Western Mountaineering Versalite
#BAG/QUILTRATINGPRICEWEIGHTTEMPFILLFILL WEIGHT
1 Enlightened Equipment Revelation8.58/10$28020.9 oz / 593 g20°F / -6°C950 duck14.4 oz / 408 g
2Enlightened Equipment Enigma9.16/10$31519.3 oz / 547 g20°F / -6°C950 duck13.8 oz / 392 g
3REI Co-op Magma9.14/10$39928.2 oz / 799 g16°F / -9°C850 goose15.9 oz / 451 g
4Underground Quilts Bandit9.15/10$36519.4 oz / 550 g20°F / -6°C950 goose13 oz / 369 g
5Western Mountaineering Versalite9.64/10$60532 oz / 907 g10°F / -12°C850 goose20 oz / 565 g
6Katabatic Flex9.55/10$41022.8 oz / 646 g22°F / -5.6°C900 goose14.3 oz / 405g
7Feathered Friends Egret UL9.11/10$53927.2 oz / 771 g20°F / -6°C950 goose17.3 oz / 491 g
Highest-Rated PCT Sleeping Pads

The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite (Small) sleeping pad was the highest-rated sleeping pad among women on the PCT this year. The 30D-nylon pad has an R-value of 4.2, is 2.5 in / 6.4 cm thick, weighs 8 oz / 227 g, and has a sticker price of $180. Interesting that the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite (not the women’s version but the regular(?) version) did not make the top five.

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite (Small)
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite (Women’s)
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm
Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated
Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol
#PADRATINGPRICEWEIGHTR-VALUETHICKNESS
1Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite, Small9.20/10$1808.3 oz / 235 g4.22.5 in / 6.4 cm
2Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite - Women's9.17/10$20012 oz / 340 g5.42.5 in / 6.4 cm
3Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm9.00/10$23017 oz / 482 g6.92.5 in / 6.4 cm
4Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated Mat8.90/10$14916.9 oz / 480 g3.12 in / 5 cm
5Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol8.29/10$5514 oz / 397 g20.75 in / 1.9 cm
6Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite8.13/10$20012 oz / 340 g4.22.5 in / 6.4 cm
7NEMO Tensor (Insulated)7.50/10$16014 oz / 410 g3.53 in / 7.6 cm
8NEMO Switchback7.42/10$5514.5 oz / 415 g20.9 in / 2.3 cm
Most Common PCT Sleeping Pads

The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite (Women’s) sleeping pad was the most common sleeping pad among women on the PCT this year. The 30D-nylon pad has an R-value of 4.2, is 2.5 in / 6.4 cm thick, weighs 12 oz / 340 g, and has a sticker price of $200. The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite (not the women’s version but the regular(?) version) was the second most common sleeping pad.

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite (Women’s)
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm
NEMO Tensor Insulated
NEMO Tensor Insulated
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol
#PADRATINGPRICEWEIGHTR-VALUETHICKNESS
1Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite - Women's9.17/10$20012 oz / 340 g5.42.5 in / 6.4 cm
2Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite8.13/10$20012 oz / 340 g4.22.5 in / 6.4 cm
3Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm9.00/10$23017 oz / 482 g6.92.5 in / 6.4 cm
4NEMO Tensor (Insulated)7.50/10$16014 oz / 410 g3.53 in / 7.6 cm
5Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol8.29/10$5514 oz / 397 g20.75 in / 1.9 cm
6NEMO Switchback7.42/10$5514.5 oz / 415 g20.9 in / 2.3 cm
7Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite, Small9.20/10$1808.3 oz / 235 g4.22.5 in / 6.4 cm
8Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated Mat8.90/10$14916.9 oz / 480 g3.12 in / 5 cm
Highest-Rated PCT Insulated Jackets

The Arc’teryx Cerium LT Down Hoodie was the highest-rated jacket among women on the PCT this year. The jacket uses 850-fill goose down with a hip-length back, nylon shell, and two zippered hand pockets. It weighs 10.9 oz / 309 g and retails for $379.

Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody
Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody
Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody
Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody
Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Jacket
Patagonia Nano Puff
Enlightened Equipment Torrid APEX Jacket
Enlightened Equipment Torrid APEX
#JACKETRATINGPRICEWEIGHTHOODPOCKETS
1Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody (M/W)9.56/10$37910.9 oz / 309 gYes2 hand
2Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket9.40/10$2498.3 oz / 235 gNo2 hand | 2 drop
3Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody9.27/10$24912.8 oz / 363 gYes2 hand | 1 internal chest
4Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket9.08/10$19911.9 oz / 337 gNo2 hand | 1 internal chest
5Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex9.04/10$1758.4 oz / 238 gYes2 hand
6Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 Hoody8.97/10$3258.8 oz / 249 gYes2 hand
7REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.08.80/10$10011 oz / 312 gYes2 hand
Most Common PCT Insulated Jackets

The Mountain Hardwear Hooded Ghost Whisperer 2 was the most common jacket among women on the Pacific Crest Trail hikers this year. The 8.8 oz / 249 g jacket uses 800-fill goose down with a hip-length back, nylon shell, and two zippered hand pockets. The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 (without a hood) took the fifth-most-popular spot this year.

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer (Hooded)
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 (Hooded)
Enlightened Equipment Torrid APEX Jacket
Enlightened Equipment Torrid APEX
Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Jacket
Patagonia Nano Puff
Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody
Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody
Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
#JACKETRATINGPRICEWEIGHTHOODPOCKETS
1Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 Hoody8.97/10$3258.8 oz / 249 gYes2 hand
2Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex9.04/10$1758.4 oz / 238 gYes2 hand
3Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket9.08/10$19911.9 oz / 337 gNo2 hand | 1 internal chest
4Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody9.27/10$24912.8 oz / 363 gYes2 hand | 1 internal chest
5Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket9.40/10$2498.3 oz / 235 gNo2 hand | 2 drop
6REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.08.80/10$10011 oz / 312 gYes2 hand
7Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody9.56/10$37910.9 oz / 309 gYes2 hand
Highest-Rated PCT Shells

The Arc’teryx Beta SL Hybrid was the most common shell (i.e. rain jacket) among women on the Pacific Crest Trail this year. It’s a 12.7 oz / 360 g jacket made with N40r GORE-TEX + Paclite Plus. There are pit zips, and you have two zippered hand pockets. Unfortunately, the shell appears to have been discontinued by Arc’teryx.

Arc'teryx Beta SL Hybrid
Arc’teryx Beta SL Hybrid
Montbell Versalite
Montbell Versalite
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
Marmot PreCip Eco
Marmot PreCip
REI Co-op Essential Rain Jacket
REI Co-op Essential
#SHELLRATINGPRICEWEIGHTFABRICPIT ZIPS
1Arc’teryx Beta SL Hybrid (M/W)9.64/10$42512.7 oz / 360 gN40r GORE-TEX + Paclite PlusYes
2Montbell Versalite9.07/10$1996.4 oz / 182 g2-layer GORE-TEX Infinium WindstopperYes
3Patagonia Torrentshell8.44/10$14913.9 oz / 394 g3-layer H2No Performance StandardYes
4Marmot PreCip7.17/10$10010.3 oz / 293 gNanoPro 100% NylonYes
5REI Essential Rain Jacket7.00/10N/A8.8 oz / 250 g2.5-layer NylonNo
6Outdoor Research Helium6.96/10$1596.3 oz / 179 g2.5-layer Pertex Shield (Nylon)No
7Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite 26.84/10$255.5 oz / 156 gThree-layer polypropyleneNo
Most Common PCT Shells

The Outdoor Research Helium was the most common shell (i.e. rain jacket) on the Pacific Crest Trail among women this year (and the most common overall). It’s a 6.4 oz / 182 g jacket made with a 2.5-layer Pertex waterproof breathable laminate. There aren’t pit zips, and you have just a single zippered chest pocket. It was also the lowest-rated rain jacket besides the second-most-common shell, the Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 which is hardly in the same league as the rest of the jackets.

Outdoor Research Helium II
Outdoor Research Helium
Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 Rain Jacket
Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2
Montbell Versalite
Montbell Versalite
Marmot PreCip Eco
Marmot PreCip
Arc'teryx Beta SL Hybrid
Arc’teryx Beta SL Hybrid
#SHELLRATINGPRICEWEIGHTFABRICPIT ZIPS
1Outdoor Research Helium6.96/10$1596.3 oz / 179 g2.5-layer Pertex Shield (Nylon)No
2Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite 26.84/10$255.5 oz / 156 gThree-layer polypropyleneNo
3Montbell Versalite9.07/10$1996.4 oz / 182 g2-layer GORE-TEX Infinium WindstopperYes
4Marmot PreCip7.17/10$10010.3 oz / 293 gNanoPro 100% NylonYes
5Arc’teryx Beta SL Hybrid (M/W)9.64/10$42512.7 oz / 360 gN40r GORE-TEX + Paclite PlusYes
6REI Essential Rain Jacket7.00/10N/A8.8 oz / 250 g2.5-layer NylonNo
7Patagonia Torrentshell8.44/10$14913.9 oz / 394 g3-layer H2No Performance StandardYes
Highest-Rated/Most Common PCT Fleeces

The highest-rated and the most common fleece on the Pacific Crest Trail among women was the Melanzana Microgrid Hoodie. Despite only being available locally at their store in Leadville, Colorado, most hikers with a fleece had a Melly – a 12.2 oz / 346 g pullover with a hood and a kangaroo pocket in the front.

Melanzana Microgrid Hoodie
Melanzana Microgrid Hoodie
Patagonia R1 Pullover
Patagonia R1 Pullover
#FLEECERATINGPRICEWEIGHTFABRICZIP
1Melanzana Microgrid Hoodie9.52/10$7812.2 oz / 346 g (L)PolyesterNone
2Patagonia R1 Pullover8.88/10$12911.7 oz / 332 g93% Recycled Polyester / 7% SpandexQuarter
Top-Rated PCT Shoes

The HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat was the highest-rated shoe on the feet of Pacific Crest Trail women this year. They cost $145 per pair, have a 4 mm heel-toe drop, and weigh 21.6 oz / 612 g per pair. On average, female thru-hikers burned through 4.05 of these on the trail.

HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4
HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat
Topo Ultraventure Pro
Topo Ultraventure Pro
Altra Lone Peak
Altra Lone Peak 4.5
Altra Timp 2
Altra Timp 2
Altra Olympus
Altra Olympus 4
#SHOESRATINGPRICEWEIGHTHEEL-TOE DROP# USED
1HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 49.20/10$14521.6 oz / 612 g4 mm4.05
2Topo Ultraventure Pro9.00/10$15020.8 oz / 590 g5 mm4.08
3Altra Lone Peak 4.58.67/10N/A21 oz / 595 g0 mm4.13
4Altra Timp 28.18/10$14031.2 oz / 885 g0 mm3.82
5Altra Olympus 48.06/10$17021 oz / 595 g0 mm4.22
6Altra Lone Peak 58.00/10$13018.4 oz / 522 g0 mm3.83
7Brooks Cascadia 157.30/10$13022 oz / 624 g8 mm4.20
8Topo Ultraventure 27.88/10$13520.8 oz / 590 g5 mm3.63
Most Common PCT Shoes

The Altra Lone Peak 5 was the most common shoe on the feet of Pacific Crest Trail women this year – for the fifth year in a row. They cost $140 per pair, have a 0 mm heel-toe drop, and weigh 21.2 oz / 601 g per pair. On average, thru-hikers burned through 5.04 of these on the trail.

Altra Lone Peak 5
Altra Lone Peak 5
HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4
HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat
Altra Olympus
Altra Olympus 4
Altra Lone Peak
Altra Lone Peak 4.5
Topo Ultraventure Pro
Topo Ultraventure Pro
#SHOESRATINGPRICEWEIGHTHEEL-TOE DROP# USED
1Altra Lone Peak 58.00/10$13018.4 oz / 522 g0 mm3.83
2HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 49.20/10$14521.6 oz / 612 g4 mm4.05
3Altra Olympus 48.06/10$17021 oz / 595 g0 mm4.22
4Altra Lone Peak 4.58.67/10N/A21 oz / 595 g0 mm4.13
5Topo Ultraventure Pro9.00/10$15020.8 oz / 590 g5 mm4.08
6Altra Timp 28.18/10$14031.2 oz / 885 g0 mm3.82
7Brooks Cascadia 157.30/10$13022 oz / 624 g8 mm4.20
8Topo Ultraventure 27.88/10$13520.8 oz / 590 g5 mm3.63

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The Wrap Up

Overall, there’s a lot of overlap in the gear used by women and the gear used overall – particularly when looking at the most-common gear. Hopefully, this helps some of you decide what might be worth trying (or not trying out on the trail).

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