All the Gear Josh Perry Used to Nab the Self-Supported FKT on the PCT
A complete list of everything the new record holder carried and wore
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On August 7, 27-year-old Josh Perry broke the self-supported fastest-known-time record on the Pacific Crest Trail, finishing in 55 days, 16 hours, and 54 minutes. Here’s the gear he relied on for 2,600 miles.
- Nashville Pack’s Cutaway Pack
- Enlightened Equipment Rev-HOLE-ation Quilt
- Nemo Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad
- Tyvek Groundsheet
- MYOG 8’x5’ Beaked Tarp (DCF)
- Anker PowerCore Speed PD 20000
- Garmin inReach Mini
- Nitecore NU20 Headlamp
- Frogg Toggs rain jacket
- KUIU Peloton Fleece
- Fleece mittens
- First-aid + hygiene kit
- Tie-dye shirt from Seiad Valley, California
- Thrift-Store running shorts
- Saxx underwear
- TOPO shoes: Ultraventures, Terraventures, and MT-4s
- Class of 2022 PCT bandana
- Wide-brim sunhat
- Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles
- 4 MSR CarbonCore Tent Stakes
- 2 MSR Mini-Groundhog Tent Stakes
- Eighth-inch foam pad (for sleeping and cutting for shoe cushioning)
- 5 ml bleach for water treatment
- Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow
- MYOG oversized bug net
Lead Photo: Courtesy Josh Perry