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What's in My Pack? My favs!
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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
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
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