West Coast Trail

Coastal

75 km

Distance

7-8 days

Duration

High

Rain

Mud + roots

Terrain

Stay dry or risk hypothermia - the cold+wet+wind combo is the recurring danger.

What matters for gear

8 categories

Ranked 0–100 from this trail's conditions Β· 3 matched to live deals.

  • Tide table + watch (timing tool)

    Not yet matched100

    Tide table + waterproof map + watch; timing beats any single gear item.

  • Waterproof boots

    Not yet matched97

    Waterproof boots + gaiters; poles for balance in deep mud.

  • Pack liner / dry bags

    Not yet matched94

    Sealed-seam shell + rain pants; pack liner AND cover; sleeping bag kept bone-dry as a safety item.

  • Camp shoes / sandals

    Not yet matched92

    Dry bags through fords/cable cars; cash for ferries; ability to ford cold creeks.

  • Waterproof shell jacket

    Deal found87

    Sealed-seam shell + rain pants; pack liner AND cover; sleeping bag kept bone-dry as a safety item.

  • Rain pants

    Deal found87

    Sealed-seam shell + rain pants; pack liner AND cover; sleeping bag kept bone-dry as a safety item.

  • Trekking poles

    Not yet matched86

    Sturdy grippy waterproof boots, poles (non-negotiable), gloves for ladder rungs.

  • Gaiters

    Not yet matched82

    Waterproof boots + gaiters; poles for balance in deep mud.

Best current deals for this trail

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  • Orage Nina Hybrid Insulated Jacket - Women's

    Orage Nina Hybrid Insulated Jacket - Women's

    Insulated jacket

    MEC

    $287$575

    50% OFF
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  • Arc Eco Jacket - Men's

    Arc Eco Jacket - Men's

    Rain shell

    The Last Hunt

    $203$370

    45% OFF
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  • MEC Synergy Gore-Tex Alpine Pants - Men's

    MEC Synergy Gore-Tex Alpine Pants - Men's

    Rain pants

    MEC

    $240$400

    40% OFF
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