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Gift Ideas for Long Distance/Thru Hiker?
Posted on 4/5/21 at 10:45 am
Posted on 4/5/21 at 10:45 am
I have a family member that's starting the PCT in a few weeks and was looking to get him something useful for the trip. We were thinking about a Garmin Inreach but he's borrowing one from a friend for the trip. Thinking of maybe a Garmin watch to pair with it. Anyone have any experience with Inreach/watch functionality? Any other idea/suggestions welcomed.
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Posted on 4/5/21 at 1:07 pm to YOURADHERE
Posted on 4/5/21 at 1:19 pm to YOURADHERE
If he's starting the PCT in a few weeks he likely has all the equipment he needs. The primary focus is low weight. Best suggestion is a wad of cash (he'll need it) or a gift card tp REI or similar. He'll likely need a new pair of hiking shoes halfway through.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 1:35 pm to eatpie
yeah if he doesn't have all his gear dialed in by now then he probably has some very specific things he wants to fill the holes.
Get a hold of his food drop schedule and ship him some booze.
Get a hold of his food drop schedule and ship him some booze.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 2:20 pm to ccard257
Not a bad idea, I already told him if Hubigs hit's stores while he's away I'd mail him a box. 
Posted on 4/5/21 at 3:06 pm to YOURADHERE
Price range?
Posted on 4/5/21 at 3:16 pm to Flats
$400ish or so max
Posted on 4/5/21 at 4:21 pm to YOURADHERE
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$400ish or so max
I don't have personal experience with it, but a couple of the younger guys I work with really like the Garmin wearables. The top dog would be above that price range but the Instinct Solar would be a good purchase, and I can't imagine anything that would integrate with the Inreach better than another Garmin product.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 4:23 pm to YOURADHERE
LifeStraw Nalgene.
ETA: A downvote? It eliminates the need to carry or filter water.
I do a few extended backpacking or canoe camping trips each year. Not having to carry extra water or stop and filter is a huge plus.
ETA: A downvote? It eliminates the need to carry or filter water.
I do a few extended backpacking or canoe camping trips each year. Not having to carry extra water or stop and filter is a huge plus.
This post was edited on 4/6/21 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 4/5/21 at 7:56 pm to YOURADHERE
If he doesn't have a good Jet Boil, that would be a very nice gift. Add in a couple of good pairs of wool socks, no cotton. Maybe an ultra lite rain jacket.
This post was edited on 4/5/21 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 4/5/21 at 8:58 pm to YOURADHERE
Like others said, he’s probably got all his gear already. Try to find out his plans as he hikes - no more than 2 or 3 days in advance - and try to pay for some hotel/hostel stays along the way. Lots of store credit at REI.
When he’s close to finishing, have some books about the Continental Divide Trail shipped to him.
When he’s close to finishing, have some books about the Continental Divide Trail shipped to him.
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