Greetings all,
In the planning and training stages for the PCT and working on ultra light kit research. A couple pieces are on my mind currently.
Firstly I have a range of knives I usually bring with me on the trail, some with excellent lightness, but none of my light ones have any serrated portions, so as I'm looking to buy anyway I'd like to find a good piece you UL thru hiking vets would be happy to have on the trail with you. Durable, light weight, and versatile enough that you'd be happy with it as the only blade for the whole trail.
On the other side of things, we certainly have a line of brands we're familiar with for bags and tents which are superb UL designed with the thru hiker in mind, and we may certainly go for them. However, as REI does a few member sales a year where we can get items for a quarter price or less, I'd love if there are any REI carried brands you guys would consider trekking with that are good enough quality and wouldn't make you weep for the weight.
I much appreciate any suggestions!