Saves me on hot days where I don’t want my skin to burn off or reapply sunscreen every hour
BUFF CoolNet UV Neck Gaiter, UPF 50, Black & Blue
I love this one if I just wanna Carry one big bag for me and the kids on a day hike. It fits everything and is comfy and a great price. You can do also do the 20L for just one person and a day hike.
REI Co-op Trail 40 Pack - Women's | REI Co-op
A must in my bag.
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Sport Stick SPF 50
A must for pooping in the wild.
Trowel
Best pee funnel out there. Doesn’t leak, durable and easy to clean
Reusable Pee Funnel
I love having this in my bag for any hike. Lightweight and a must just in case of an emergency.
Ultralight / Watertight .7 Medical Kit
To pack all my snacks in :)
Snack Bag
I love how lightweight these hiking boots are especially for travel. They’re so comfortable too and slimming! So rare to find with a hiking boot because most are bulky.
Scrambler Mid II WP - Women
I love this sat pad! So lightweight. Perfect to pray on too!
Sit Pad Flex
Prayer mat that packs so small and perfect for travel and in my pack.
Anlising Portable Travel Prayer Mat with Compass
Fave non negotiable hat
'47 New York Yankees Baseball Hat
After I discovered darn tough I never bought smartwool. Smart wool after some time starts stinking!
Darn Tough Bear Town Micro Crew Socks - Women's | REI Co-op
Packs up so small and comes with its own bag. So warm and perfect to keep with me on long hikes as my warm layer.
Ultra Light Down Long Coat | UNIQLO US
Hydration bladder. I alternate between this size and the 2.5 liter.
Hydraulics Reservoir - 3 Liters
Fave headlamp and love the red light feature
Petzl Tikka Headlamp – Lightweight, Powerful Headlamp for Outdoor Adventures
Must have power bank
INIU 45W 10000mAh Power Bank w/ USB-C
Fave been sticks on the trails
Meat Sticks | No Sugar, Gluten-Free & High Protein Sticks
Healthy and favorable!
TRUBAR Protein Bars - Plant-Based All-Natural Ingredients - TRUBRANDS
Love these when I need a little boost on the trail
Jelly Belly Sport Beans | REI Co-op
Perfect size for hikes and they’re really good!!
Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 8 x 25 Binoculars
To hang anything off my backpack like jacket, pee funnel etc
I love anything badger. Their sunscreen sticks and balms are amazing.
SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm - 0.15 oz.
A must have just in case you come in contact with it.
Detox Wipes - Package of 12
A must in your first aid kit.
Tick Remover Tool
A gps must esp when hiking in laces with no WiFi
inReach® Mini 2
Must have for blister prevention plus just in case you do!
Band-Aid Hydro Seal Heel Blister Bandages, 6 ct
Cannot hike without these if it’s a cold hike . Have saved me on so many occasions .
HotHands Hand Warmers - 40 Pair, 10 Hrs
Always good to have at least 1 in your bag depending on where you’re going and how long the hike is.
QIO CHUANG Mylar Thermal Blankets 4-Pack
A must ESP in grizzly country. Make sure to check regulations in the area you’re hiking ahead of time as some places don’t allow bear spray such as Yosemite.
Bear Deterrent Spray Holster
Great idea to have clipped to your backpack. Just in case of an emergency. Most hydration backpacks have a whistle near the buckle strap but this is louder.
Whistles for LIFE Tri-Power Whistle | REI Co-op
Never a bad idea to have one ;)
A-10 NH Compass
Always a good idea to have in your packing list. You never know when you’ll need this esp on long hikes/calping/backpacking trips.
Mag Strike Fire Starter
So many great pole options to choose from. I do like black diamond. I feel like they’re sturdy and lightweight and collapse nicely.
Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Pair | REI Co-op
I love these weatherproof journals!!
Weatherproof Mini Stapled Notebook - Package of 3
My go to hiking backpack when I’m jsut carrying for myself.
