My hiking wardrobe, built from adventures around the world 🥾 Browse pants, base layers, shells, jackets, shoes and accessories, with personal notes on the pieces I love. Start with the weather and trail you’re planning for, then choose layers that w...
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Pants
Base layers
Accessories
Shell later (waterproof)
Shorts
Shirts
Pants
Hiking pants, including a zip-off option for days when you want shorts as well.
I am obsessed with these! Love that they zip off into shorts!
Losdos Zip-Off Pant - Women's - Cotopaxi
These pants are super comfy and great for hiking!
Gamma Pant Women's | Arc'teryx United States
The climbing-pant option in my hiking wardrobe edit. Compare these with the Gamma pants and zip-off Losdos pair depending on whether you want a dedicated trouser or something that converts to shorts.
Crag Climbing Pants Women
Base layers
Tops and bottoms for building the first layer of a hiking outfit.
A long-sleeve base-layer top to build a hiking outfit around. Pair with the base-layer bottoms on this list when planning a full set of layers for cooler trips.
Women's Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Crew
The matching bottom-layer option in my hiking edit. Wear beneath outer hiking pants when your route and forecast call for another layer.
Women's Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom
Accessories
The smaller essentials I consider alongside clothing: socks, bags, trekking poles and other trail extras.
Hiking socks belong on the packing list alongside the shoes. Try the socks and boots together before a trip so you know how the complete combination fits.
Women's Hike Crew Socks
The trekking-pole option in my hiking gear list. Compare the packed length and adjustment range with your trip plans, particularly if you’ll be flying with your hiking equipment.
Aluminum Trekking Poles - 1 Pair | Columbia
The 35-liter backpack option in this hiking edit. Think through the layers, food, water and camera gear you plan to carry, then check pack fit before choosing a size.
Kyte™ LT 35 Hiking Backpack
A small extra layer for your neck in a hiking kit. Compare a gaiter with a scarf if you’re deciding which accessories to pack for cooler outdoor days.
Merino Neck Gaiter
For your keys, your lipgloss, your power bank, and any other small essentials!
Todo 2L Hip Pack - Cada Día
Hiking in ice or snow? This is a necessity! One fall can really ruin a hike so be sure to prepare with the proper gear!
Yaktrax ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System | REI Co-op
Sunglasses that stay in place! A miracle and affordable. They last a couple years without scratches if you treat them nicely!
goodr The OG Polarized Sunglasses
Shell later (waterproof)
Outer layers to compare for wind and rain on your chosen route.
Love this brand- this jacket has worked great for me!
falketind Gore-Tex Jacket W's
3 layer waterproof jacket! Perfect for your top layer jacket if you’re layering in the cold elements. Or, in the summer on top of a tank! If you want to be dry this is the one to get!
Impermeo 3L Hooded Shell Jacket - Women's
Goretex pants to keep you dry in all conditions!
Eiger Free Advanced HS Pants Women
Shorts
Shorts options for warmer hikes, with notes distinguishing the pieces I’ve worn from the ones I’m considering.
Super comfy for summer hikes!!
Women's Bike Shorts | OFFLINE by Aerie
So cute and comfy!
Cambio Short - Women's
Haven’t personally worn these but I’ve seen them all over tiktok! They look super cute!
In The Wild Long Hike Shorts
Shirts
Tops for warm days and layering, including the details I like about the fit and fabric.
Sunny? No worries with this shirt
Sombra Sun Hoodie - Women's
I love the material! Add a little knot at the bottom to make it form fitting.
SoftForm Boxy Tank
Love the little thumb hole!
Women's Active Mesh Hoodie
Vests
Packable vest options when I want warmth around my core.
Folds up very small and provides warmth!
lyngen thermo100 active Vest W's
Comfy, cute, warm! Everything you need! Also, it folds up tiny into its inner pocket!
Fuego Down Vest - Women's
Shoes
My notes on boots, hiking shoes and sandals, including where comfort became a limitation.
I’ve worn Colombia waterproof hiking boots around the world and had 0 problems. I’d highly recommend! Super durable.
Boots | Columbia Sportswear
Wore these shoes through Asia! I’d recommend no more than 5,000 steps in them a day to prevent discomfort.
Hurricane XLT3 Sandal
Waterproof hiking shoes!
Women's Strata Trail Low Waterproof Shoe | Columbia
Jackets
Warm layers I’ve worn and jacket options to compare for your own conditions.
I’ve been wearing this jacket the past several years. It’s kept me warm with the base layer and shell over it in extremely cold conditions!
Women’s First Turn Down Jacket | The North Face
The entire fuego collection is fabulous.
Fuego Down Hooded Jacket - Women's
Hats
The finishing layer for a hiking outfit, from a merino beanie to a casual hat.
The merino beanie in my hiking accessories edit. A compact option to compare when packing a hat for cooler weather and layering it with a hood.
Thermal Merino Reversible Cuffed Beanie
The casual hat option on my hiking list. A different pick from the merino beanie if you’re choosing for everyday outdoor stops as well as trail days.
