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Hiking essentials that I always take with me
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items This is my personalized Hiking essential that I always bring regardless of where I go or how long the trip is. Being compact and essential is what I aim for. Everything must fit in my bag or worn. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below...
Small, lightweight, communicator with SOS if needed. This gives me peace of mind. Just make sure it's fully charge when you leave for your hike.
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator
When hiking, I always bring a mini flashlight regardless if it's day or night. You never know what may happen.
Tileon 5PCS 500 Lumen Mini Pen Flashlight
A med kit that has the essentials for cuts and scrapes.
Atickyaid Mini First Aid Kit - 140 Pieces
KT tape, a friend told me about this! Great for knee pain, sprains, or feet aches. Does wonder for my knees when walking down high elevation. I only take 4-5 strips with me to limit the space in my pack.
KT Tape Original Cotton Kinesiology Tape 20ct
Trekking sticks that fit inside my pack. I'm not one to have it sticking outside my bag. I personally have these and they do the job.
Trekology Trek-Z Collapsible Hiking Poles
Sunscreen is a must if you're going to be out. It's just good for you anyways. Don't go without this one.
Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 60 Roll On 2.5oz
Hands down the best Hiking socks on the planet. They feel like you're stepping on clouds.
Women's Mountaineer Classic Edition Crew Socks
My trusty old Columbia boots. I have 2 of these pairs. The traction on this is out of this world. I've tried so many brands and come back to these, again and again.
Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Hiking Boot
These meta glasses can record and take photos of your adventures hands free. I have the transitional ones which turn into regular glasses in low UV/inside buildings and turn into sunglasses in high UV rays.
Ray-Ban | Meta Smart Glasses, Wayfarer
Great hydration pack for <3 miles. No hiking sticks required and it still fits all my essentials.
CamelBak Repack LR 4 Hydration Pack 50oz, Black
I've been into this bag lately. It's got insulation for the colder weather and keeps my DSLR/camera equipment, that I bring from time to time, from getting damaged.
CamelBak SnoBlast 22 Hydration Pack 70oz
A good hydration bladder is essential. This one doesn't drip and has one of the best seals.
CamelBak Crux 1.5L Water Reservoir - Blue
Bringing a travel size hand sanitizer. You don't know what your hands will get into.
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel Pack of 8
Deodorant wipes are a bit lighter than bringing a travel sized bar.
Liv Linen Bamboo Deodorant Wipes - Aloe
If you're not into deodorant wipes. The Native is my favorite deodorant brand. It's made from natural plants extract.
Native Coconut & Vanilla Deodorant Mini 2Pk