In this video, I review a number of mistakes I have made as an older backpacker. Avoiding these backpacking mistakes will serve you well whether you hike the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail or any other thruhike.
Please feel free to add constructive comments. I freely admit I don’t know all the answers and have blind spots. Feel free to enlighten me. We may disagree, but I’m not afraid of robust conversations.
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Here are my documentaries about our journey on the Pacific Crest Trail:
A Pacific Crest Trail Coddiwomple:    • A Pacific Crest Trail Coddiwomple Doc...  
Coddiwomple II: A Pacific Crest Trail Documentary:    • Coddiwomple II: A Pacific Crest Trail...  

Resources
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Black Diamond Trail Trek Poles
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Curex Insoles
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Dude Wipes
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Closed Cell Backpacking Pad
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Garmin Instinct Solar Watch
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Injinji Trail Socks
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Neo Air XTherm. A bit pricey, but mine lasted the entire PCT
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I also recommend Darn Tough socks for hiking because the company guarantees their products for life. I have returned socks that have been torn or ripped, and the company sent me credit for new socks. Here is a link that will give you and me a discount if you purchase a pair of Darn Tough socks. https://darntough.refr.cc/raymondvoley