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Coolest New Gear from PCT Days 2025

PCT Days has become the place for ultralight and cottage brands to announce their new gear. From brand-new brands that are debuting to the outdoor world to established brands making big announcements on new fabrics and designs, PCT Days is more than just a hiker festival: it’s an ultralight gear nerd’s dream.

Seven of Treeline Review’s writers and editors walked the booths, talking to every brand of the 114 brands (and a few non profits) that were exhibiting. From ultralight innovation to new fabrics, to better fitting apparel to new backpacking food, and all the faster and lighter accessories you could think of, here’s what caught our attention at PCT Days that should be on your radar, too!

Continue reading to learn more about new gear from PCT Days, written by the Treeline Review staff.

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It all starts with Sawyer Squeeze + Cnoc VectoX 2L, the best and most reliable filter-bladder combo and the core of my backpacking water storage and filtration system.

Jaeger Shaw
Owner & Managing Editor

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Our top water filter for thru hiking, the Sawyer Squeeze, is 15% off.

Naomi Hudetz
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