Day Hiking is a Lifestyle for me and when I go I definitely want the best, here I put my Favorite Must Haves for any Hiking Adventure! *These Links are Affiliated,therefore I may make a small commission*
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HIKING GEAR
Snacks & Supplements
Apps
Recommended Hikes
HIKING GEAR
Must Haves to Make your Hike Easier and More Enjoyable
REI is a wonderful Hiking Brand -- These are Lightweight and Comfortable
Shop Boots for Hiking & Backpacking | REI Co-op
Great for Summer Hikes! I use these for the Gym as well - Great for Leg Day!
Women's Nike Pro Shorts
Winter Hikes Here I Come! Great Grip. Definitely a must for Icy Snowey Trails.
Winter Traction Devices | REI Co-op
Perfect for Summer Runs and Easy Hikes, Light Weight and Comfy! I Used these shoes on the Manitou Incline in September they were Perfect
Women's Running Shoes | Women's Runners
Super Comfort , just thick enough but not to thick, also when you buy a pair they donate a pair. WIN WIN!
BOMBA Hiking Socks
Gotta Have Jesus with You for Strength 💪 😇🥰 They are made of Silicone and Comfortable.
Jesus Bracelets
Perfect for Summer Hikes! Good and Inexpensive ❤️
Claw Clips
Protect ya from the Cold Weather, Snowy Hikes!
Arctix Classic Insulated Snow Pants
Keep your neck warm and breath warm air when hiking or working in cold weather.
SA Company
Track your Distance, Time, Heart Rate and More
Galaxy Watch6 Smartwatch | Wearables - Samsung
Fanny packs are Great for Day Hikes, Carry your Snacks and Water bottles and have your Hands Free!
Hiking Waist Pack With Water Bottle
Don't Forget your Waterbottle! Metal Ones are Great to keep your Water Cold throughout the Hike but the Collapsible ones are Easier to pack around when you are finished using it
Hiking Water Bottle
Qalo is a very good sturdy well made brand , I have bought the cheaper ones and they always break
Silicone Rings & Silicone Wedding Bands
Super Cute and Perfect Size to hold just what you need! Great for a Small Hiking Day Trip!
CLUCI Small Sling Bag for Women, Vegan Leather
Wanna hear the Moose or Elk in the distance while Hiking??? These are Amazing! They amplify the noises around you, play your music and act as ear muffs! GS Extreme 2.0 delivers 3 products in 1; it’s like having Bluetooth ear buds,...
GS Extreme 2.0 Earbuds for Shooting - AXIL
I Love my Kava Sling , I even use it as a purse , I'm always ready for a Hike 🤣 lots of pockets and room for everything needed for a day hike.
Rope Sling
Not Always Needed but Definitely Great when Needed! 🐻🐻🐻
Bear Spray
Great to have on hand, Find a beautiful waterfall….. the best water! Fresh and Cold Water straight from a waterfall is so amazing on a Warm Summer Hike
Hands Down the Best! Great Coverage and Protection
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion ...
Great for Rainey Weather or Just Cooler Weather
10 Best Rain Jackets of 2024 with Ultralight Options
Just in Cases : Hopefully you will Never be in Need of a First Aid Kit but if you are you definitely want it.... Kinda like Bear Spray 🐻
First Aid Kits, & Supplies | Red Cross Store
REI - My Favorite Hiking Brand
Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs | REI Co-op
Cabelas has a great selection of alot of the hiking needs including binoculars
Binoculars | Full-Size & Compact Binoculars
Perfect to Capture those Perfect Memories that will last a lifetime.
Photography Cameras
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Oura Ring
Great Size and Absorbtion , Perfect for any Hike or Gym Activity
desired body Gym Towels for Sweat (2 Pack) - ...
Smells Heavenly! 🥰🥰🥰 Alittle on the expensive side for deodorant but Totally Worth it!
Natural Deodorant
I Love my Gold Leopard Shaker Cup , you can buy other lids for it to turn it into a regular Cup or a use it as a waterbottle. There's all different colors if Gold Leopard ain't your thing lol , great for travel , the gym or everyday use.
MultiShaker | Gold Leopard | 26oz
This camera is awesome! Great 360 views and when you use a selfie stick it takes it out of the picture or video!
Insta360 X4 - Waterproof 8K 360 Action Camera
loved using this bag for hikes in the Yosemite National Park with all the waterfalls and mist trail it was a great option
Waterproof Backpacks - Geckobrands
Snacks & Supplements
Munchies & Energy
* Munchies * Clean Snacks
Amazon.com: Hiking Snacks
Great Energy Boost, Not over powering, gets you through any Hike or Workout! Great Flavors and many options.
Alani Nu Pre Workout Powder | Amino Energy Boost
Feel Amazing, definitely can tell a difference , salty tasting but great flavors, make sure to use a full glass of water if your not unto saltiness, or I even mix it with my preworkout!
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Apps
Great Apps to Help while on the Trail
Dont get Lost- Stay on Track like a Pro!
AllTrails
Identify Mountains before Hiking it!
Hiking & Skiing - PeakVisor on the App Store - Apple
National Park Information, trails, permits and Fee Info.
The NPS App - Digital (U.S. National Park Service)
Best Nature Identification App
Seek by iNaturalist
Recommended Hikes
Hikes I Have Done and Want to Do Again!
Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Highly Recommended Day Hike! Stairs straight up .88 of a Mile, 2,768 Steps and you gain about 2,000 Feet in Elevation. Known as the Stair Master from Hell! But such an Accomplishment 👏 🙌 It's like a Sta... The Bailout: A false summit ⅔ of the way to the top is the closest some come to tackling the Incline. Here, the Incline Trail meets up with Barr Trail for the first time and offers exhausted hikers a reprieve. If you think you need to bail, we won’t ... Total stairs: 2,744 Annual visitors: An estimated 70,000 annual visitors ranging from 7-70 years old. Average time: Seasoned Incliners and Olympic athletes may summit in under 30 minutes, but most hikers complete the Incline in 1 hour or longer. Length: About .88 mile / 1.4 km (plus nearly 3 miles / 4.8 km down Barr Trail) Elevation Gain: 2,020 ft / 615 m Base Elevation: 6,530 ft / 2012 m Summit Elevation: 8,550 ft / 2606 m Average Grade: 41% Steepest Grade: 68%
Manitou Incline
Hard Hike and about 6.4 Miles Long , definitely make time for it though, there's a big famous rock everyone jumps off of..... well maybe not everyone 😬 The Phelps Lake Loop Trail is a moderate, 6.4 mi (10.3 km) RT loop hike with 1,060 ft (3...
Phelps Lake Loop
Amazing Hike the Rocky Mountain National Park , Colorado. This is an Extremely Easy Hike but still Extraordinary! You can keep going and within 5 miles you can see a total of 5 More Lakes , Check out the rest of my recommendations on where to Hike...
Exploring the Bear Lake Road Corridor
Dream Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Some of the Most Beautiful Views! cloudy Dream Lake is a high alpine lake located in Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado, located east of the continental divide...
Dream Lake Trail, Colorado - 4288 Reviews, Map
Such a Wonderful Nature Hike within the Winter Park, CO Resort. I usually get up before my family and head out for a daylight hike... so amazing and 😌
Winter Park Ute Trail, Colorado - 315 Reviews, Map
This Hike is in the Grand Teton area , the Lake you over look at the Point is Jenny Lake. Also with this hike if you go just a little ways over before getting to the inspiration point you will come to Hidden Falls and it is so Oo Amazing! lok for the...
Inspiration Point (U.S. National Park Service)
Such a Beautiful Waterfall! This is a Kid- Friendly Easy Hike, or you can even ride the Ferry Boat over and then only Hike 1 Mile to the waterfall. - If your Hiking Via South Jenny Lake Loop Trail then it is a moderate 4.9 Mile Hike In and Out.