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🥾Favorite Backpacking Gear! (Trust me on this one!)
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Clothing for Travel
Road Trip Gifts & Must Haves
Backpacking Gear Checklist
Backpacking Meals | Food You'll Want to Eat!
Best Backpacking Snackies
Clothing for Travel
An honest Coalatree review: breathable, waterproof, stretchable hiking pants built for outdoor adventures and everyday wear.
Coalatree Trailhead Pants | An Honest Review - Mindful PNW Travels
These are the best women's hiking pants for the athletic girlies that need a more room in the legs and a tighter in the waist.
Best Women's Hiking Pants of 2025 (Personally Tested) - Mindful PNW Travels
The adventure pants I couldn't live without!
Trailhead Pants - Black - Coalatree
Best for warm weather and are quick-drying, mid-rise, and lightweight!
REI Co-op Trailmade Pants - Men's
Best for cold weather with polyester fleece lining and fit perfectly for any type of adventure.
Rainier Pants | Eddie Bauer
I have done 3-4 day backpacking trips in them, summited Mt. Elbert in Colorado, and worn them casually around while car camping. They have kept me warm in the snow if I am moving around while hiking. The roll-up feature of these pants is perfect for ...
Freeflex™ Roll-Up Pant in Women's Pants | KÜHL Clothing - Kuhl
I put together a list of solid hiking boots made for women that are actually worth time time & money!
Best Women's Hiking Boots (2025): Personally Tested - Mindful PNW Travels
As a veteran in the hiking boot world, here are my favorite boots that I have had to learn through trial and error!
Best Women's Hiking Boots (2025): Personally Tested - Mindful PNW Travels
Comfort over anything else.
Roark Wind Worn Tank Top - Women's | REI Co-op
Road Trip Gifts & Must Haves
Long story short, I have been road-tripping basically since I got my license. This ultimate gift list is written by someone who loves road trips and has been on many.
25 Best Gifts For Road Trips (2025 Gift Guide) - Mindful PNW Travels
Find 59 gifts for outdoorsy girls that they'll actually love and use, from budget-friendly picks to splurge-worthy gear.
59 Perfect Gifts for Outdoorsy Women - Mindful PNW Travels
Backpacking Gear Checklist
Waking up with fresh snow and cold temperatures that average around 15 degrees is a winter dreamland. I have always loved the clear mornings or snowy nights and immersing myself in the insanely beautiful nature and open skies.
Winter Backpacking Gear Checklist (By An Avid Backpacker) - Mindful PNW Travels
Lightweight and great for camping/backpacking.
Halulite Minimalist Camp Stove Cookset - GSI Outdoors
I've used these for years and they are lightweight and last forever!
Halulite 3 pc. Ring Cutlery Utensil Set - GSI Outdoors
This is easy to attach to the outside of your bag and sip on warm coffee in the morning.
Infinity Backpacker Lightweight Camp Mug - GSI Outdoors
The best fuel canister for Jetboils. It works in all temperatures and wind!
JetPower Fuel 1 Pack - Jetboil - Johnson Outdoors
Lightweight and fast-acting way to boil water on the trail.
Jetboil Zip Camping Stove Cooking System, Carbon
Know how to properly use this before stepping off. *Please be careful if you buy this item.
Bear Spray
I have used this to hook my chacos to the outside of my pack, tie a bear sack in the trees, and fix other gear.
Paracord
This is a must-have item for me. It has practically every tool you will need, all in one. There are so many times I have needed a knife, scissors, mini saw, and screwdriver. I have had mine for YEARS and it has seen some stuff, it still looks brand n...
Multi-Tools - Leatherman
Find 59 gifts for outdoorsy girls that they'll actually love and use, from budget-friendly picks to splurge-worthy gear.
59 Perfect Gifts for Outdoorsy Women - Mindful PNW Travels
I’ve been backpacking for years, this is what I can’t live without
Finding the perfect pack, tent, boots, food, trekking poles, & all the other gear you need takes time. If you check out MindfulPNWTravels.com and click “gear”, you can find some posts I’ve written about my favorite hiking & backpacking gear 🤩 #backpacking #hiking #traveltiktok #gearhead #nemo #fyp #outdoors
I’ve loved Garmin for years. Their customer service, products, and company are absolutely awesome.
Smartwatches for Women
Best women's backpacking backs of 2025 all tested and reviewed in the PNW!
Best Women's Backpacking Backpacks of 2025: Tested in the PNW - Mindful PNW Travels
Backpacking Meals | Food You'll Want to Eat!
ALL GLUTEN-FREE MEALS
Planning your backpacking meals? Here are the best meals to grab ahead of time, how to stay safe with food on the trail, and more!
Backpacking Meals | Food You'll Want to Eat! - Mindful PNW Travels
Do I need to say more? I always go for Black Rifle Coffee Company (support a veteran-owned business & drink yummy coffee
Black Rifle Coffee Homepage | Veteran Founded
Calories: 540 Protein: 10g Fats: 16g Carbs: 92g Flavor profile: Oats, blueberries, peaches, with cinnamon
Blueberry Peach Crisp - Backpacker's Pantry
Calories: 480 Protein: 13g Fats: 19g Carbs: 67g Flavor profile: Pineapple, oats, raisins, and carrots.
Morning Glory Oatmeal - Heather's Choice
Calories: 270 Protein: 18g Fats: 11g Carbs: 24g Flavor profile: Scrambled egg, red beans, cheddar cheese, and peppers
Summit Breakfast Scramble - Backpacker's Pantry
Calories: 730 Protein: 23g Fats: 31g Carbs: 105g Flavor profile: Rice noodles with a spicy peanut sauce and veggies
Best Pad Thai With Chicken - Backpacker's Pantry
Calories: 490 Protein: 27g Fats: 3.5g Carbs: 88g Flavor profile: Rice noodles, chicken, veggies, all in a sweet & spicy sauce
Drunken Noodles with Chicken - Backpacker's Pantry
Calories: 510 Protein: 28g Fats: 24g Carbs: 48g Flavor profile: Everything you would want in a breakfast skillet, bacon, egg, potatoes, peppers & onions
Breakfast Skillet - Pouch - Mountain House
Calories: 500 Protein: 15g Fats: 8g Carbs: 92g Flavor profile: Chicken & rice w/ savory flavor
Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken - Pouch | Mountain House
Calories: 540 Protein: 36g Fats: 17g Carbs: 63g Flavor profile: Rice, spinach, shredded chicken, w/ the perfect blend of spices
Spinach Curry with Chicken and Rice | Gluten Free - Heather's Choice
Best Backpacking Snackies
ALL GLUTEN-FREE SNACKS
My favs are Everlasting Joy and Prolonged Power
Organic Vegan Protein Bars - GoMacro
Multiple different flavors - easy way to get energy & carbs on the trail.
GU Energy Gel
Instant coffee. 'Nuff said.
Black Rifle Coffee Just Black 48 Count