Ultralight Shakedown: 17.38lbs: Liminal

In this fun on-trail podcast, I sit down with Liminal, a hiker I met at a water source on the Pacific Crest Trail. We talk about her backpacking setup, why she carries a heavier pack than many ultralight hikers, and the tradeoffs between comfort and pack weight. We also discuss skincare while thru-hiking, the experience of women on trail, and some of the different opinions surrounding ultralight backpacking and hiking gear. It’s an honest conversation about trail life, backpacking philosophy, and what really matters when you’re walking thousands of miles. If you’re interested in ultralight backpacking, thru-hiking, the Pacific Crest Trail, backpacking gear, or long-distance hiking culture, I think you’ll enjoy this conversation. Topics covered: Ultralight backpacking Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Women’s experiences on trail Backpack weight and comfort Backpacking gear choices Skincare for hikers Trail culture and community Long-distance hiking philosophy #UltralightBackpacking #ThruHiking #PacificCrestTrail #PCT2026 #Backpacking #BackpackingGear #LongDistanceHiking #HikingPodcast #TrailLife #WomenWhoHike #UltralightHiking #PCT #HikerTrash #BackpackingTips #ExtraUltralight