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What I always pack for a mountain hike in the spring
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items Present to you what I pack for every spring hike and will help you prepare for the trail without any problems.
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Bags and backpacks
Wardrobe and activewear
Things that go with me to the mountains
Bags and backpacks
Choose a backpack according to your criteria, as well as small bags in which you will put the necessary things. In this list, I present to you the backpacks and bags that I carry, which are excellent and practical.
I personally have a 40L backpack that I carry in all seasons. It can fit everything and isn't too big.
Venture 40L Backpack | Mountain Warehouse US
A great organizer for various things. I keep money, driver's license, health insurance card, and other necessary documents in these bags. I recommend these bags.
Matador - Mesh Organizer Bag Set - Black - Black
Great for handy items that need to be within reach, tissues, phone, medicine.
Topo Designs - Mountain Waist Pack - Black Neutral
This is a great thing because you get, in addition to the bottle bag, a phone case. It happened to me once that my phone fell into mud that was like quicksand. A very unpleasant experience, and I couldn't clean the phone of mud for months. So that yo...
The North Face - Borealis Water Bottle Holder - TNF Black/TNF Black NP
Wardrobe and activewear
A list of what I wear and what I wear when hiking. The list is not long, because I don't carry a lot of clothes. These are the things I wear most often.
I recommend having spare T-shirts and having active wear that dries quickly. I always wear an active T-shirt when hiking.
Mammut - Mountain T-Shirt Womens - Blazing
The perfect jacket for spring weather is exactly like the one in this post. It's lightweight, windproof, and has a hood in case of bad weather. I often need a hood, even though the weather is nice at the bottom and can be windy at the top.
Marmot - Minimalist Pertex Jacket - Women's - Thunderhead
I recommend merino wool because it's great for layering, which is what hiking is all about. It moves with your body, wicking away moisture while maintaining breathability. My go-to item for hiking is a merino wool wardrobe.
Artilect - Women's Sprint Long Sleeve - Rose
I always have a spare pair of socks in my backpack because you never know what the terrain will be like. I wear merino wool socks, which are proven to be good because your feet don't sweat in them.
Smartwool - Everyday Margarita Crew Socks - Unisex - White
Things that go with me to the mountains
These things are essential for hiking and I always have them with me and in my backpack when I pack them.
A must-have item in mountaineering is poles. Whether the terrain is flat or hilly, they will help you a lot when climbing, and maybe even more so when descending. I always carry them with me, no matter where I go or how difficult the trail is.
Black Diamond - Trail Cork Trekking Poles - Fig
I always carry a spare one, and my friends carry two or three. A flashlight doesn't have to be exclusively for your head, but it is recommended to have one just like that so that your hands are free.
Black Diamond - Astro 300 Headlamp - Graphite
I have a lot of them, in different colors. I always wear them, because I've gotten wet a couple of times on the trail because the rain came suddenly. I recommend that you have one like this too, because it doesn't take up much space in your backpack.
Coghlan's - Poncho Emergency Basic
If you think you need to have a spare pair of shoes, pack them. Sometimes it's safer to have them. I personally don't wear them, but some of my friends do.
Mammut - Ducan Low GTX - Women's - Phantom-Dark Pink
The best thing about food is these energy bars. They don't take up a lot of space, they don't make you drink a lot of water. I always take them with me on the trail.
Skratch Labs - Energy Bar Sport Fuel - Raspberries & Lemons
A must-have on the trail is water. Always have enough. I carry bottles like this, two of them.
Humangear - Capcap - Blue
As a passionate coffee lover, I always carry a mug like this because I love to drink coffee in nature.
GSI Outdoors - Glacier SS 15oz Camp Cup - Blue Speckle
It is recommended that you have gaiters, especially in the spring. I always wear them, although I must admit that sometimes I don't even use them.
Outdoor Research - Womens Rocky Mountain High Gaiter II - Black