Pacific Crest Trail Bonuses
Thanks for purchasing a Pacific Crest Trail Pocket Atlas!
Here are some additional resources to help you plan your Pacific Crest Trail adventure:
Pacific Crest Trail GPS Waypoints
Download the waypoints from the Pacific Crest Trail Pocket Atlas, for use with your Smartphone or GPS:
- Pacific Crest Trail Pocket Atlas #1: Southern California (GPX File)
- Pacific Crest Trail Pocket Atlas #2: Northern California (GPX File)
- Pacific Crest Trail Pocket Atlas #3: Oregon & Washington (GPX File)
Backpacking Gear Lists
If you are new to backpacking, you may be wondering what kind of gear to pack. Here are some example gear lists to get you started:
- Lightweight Backpacking Gear List (12.5 lb base weight)
- Ultralight Backpacking Gear List (10 lb base weight)
- Midweight Backpacking Gear List (16 lb base weight)
- Budget Backpacking Gear List (Under $1,000)
- Erik The Black’s Backpacking Gear List (13 lb base weight)
- Day Hiking Gear List
Backpacking Meal Plans & Recipes
After you have your gear squared away, food is another important concern. Here are some meal plans and trail recipes you can use:
- Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan
- 1,000 Calorie One-Pot Backpacking Meal Recipes
- Top 10 Ultralight Backpacking Foods
Other Pacific Crest Trail Resources
Here are some other resources you may want to consult before hitting the trail:
- Pacific Crest Trail Association
- Pacific Crest Trail Water Report
- Yogi’s Pacific Crest Trail Handbook
- Pacific Crest Trail Wall Map
Happy trails,
Author of Pacific Crest Trail Pocket Atlas