Pacific Crest Trail gear debate surfaces

- A new PCT thru‑hiker gear list sparked a debate over nonessentials like carrying a fishing pole and other weight tradeoffs before long hikes. - Separate trail reporting drew on responses from more than 1,600 hikers about feminine‑hygiene strategies and product choices on multiweek hikes. - The two pieces together are practical: one focuses on lean pack choices, the other compiles tested period‑care tactics from 1,600+ PCT hikers. (thetrek.co) (halfwayanywhere.com)