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The Great Outdoors 🌿🥾🌄

20 items

Brooke Armstrong

My go-to gear for the trail, camping trips, sports and weekend outdoor escapes. Everything you need to stay prepared, organized, and ready for the next adventure.

Sections

Hydration/Cooking

Apparel/Footwear

Shelter/Sleep

First Aid/Protection

Packs/Storage

Hydration/Cooking

Super light and sturdy! Also nice that it comes with a carabiner to hold the set together.

Frontier UL Cutlery Set - [3 Piece]

Did a lot of research between this and the Sawyer Squeeze and ultimately went with this one because it has an adapter to attach to water bottles and hydropacks! So more versatility within one product.

Platypus Quickdraw Ultralight 1L Water Filter

Really liked the fact this one has the wider cap opening for easy refills, the bite-to-sip top and that it has the flat bottom so it can still stand on its own when full. And then when empty it packs down to almost nothing!

UltraFlask™ Speed 500ml

Apparel/Footwear

LOVE these!! I have them in a couple colors and they’re so soft, light and dry super quickly. They also have UPF 50+ sun protection which is so convenient.

REI Co-op Trailmade Shorts - Women's

Super soft, breezy, light and strong sun protection! The hood has an adjustable elastic as well as thumb holes on the sleeves to protect your hands.

REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie - Women's

Honestly very impressed with the Trailmade clothing line from REI! Plenty of pockets and breathable material.

REI Co-op Trailmade Barrel Pants - Women's

The newest model of the hiking shoes I own which are Merrell Moab 2 Vent in the color smoke. Wore them for the first time during a summer trip to Montana in 2021 and had no break in time, no blisters and completed a 13mi hiking day with zero issues. ...

Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Shoe (Women)

Shelter/Sleep

Since I’m not planning to do a lot of winter camping for a while until I’m more experienced, this was a great purchase with a highly rated brand. And if I needed to sleep in cooler temps, I can always get a sleeping bag liner to add for insulation un...

Kelty Cosmic Synthetic 40° Backpacking Bag

I was worried with my hip issues and being a side sleeper that this wouldn’t be thick and comfortable enough, but I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable it is. Being a blend of foam and air inflation really helps.

REI Co-op Trailmade Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad

SO light, easy to assemble and disassemble back into its storage bag. Comfy enough for the compactness and can’t wait to also use it at COTA for the US F1 Grand Prix!

REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair

Extremely durable brand and easy to setup! Got a 2 person tent for myself so I had extra room.

Taurus 2-Person Outfitter

I have the aluminum ultralight stakes and they’re really great for the price! And I like that they’re light enough to also take backpacking in the future and not just have to use for car camping.

Tent Stakes | REI Co-op

First Aid/Protection

Decided on this brand and model because it had the highest waterproof rating and Black Diamond is well known to last. The red light setting is so helpful at night, and the adjustable brightness is convenient too depending on lighting and battery-savi...

Cosmo 350 Headlamp

I know, it seems so weird - but honestly it was highly praised and I much prefer this over having to pack in and pack out toilet paper!

Kula Cloth® – Reusable Pee Cloths for Hiking & Travel

Smells great and love that it’s made from natural ingredients! Great to prevent ticks from latching and to ward off mosquitoes.

Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Mosquito & Tick Repellent Spray

Gotta stay prepared! Hope I never need it but will be glad that I have it on me at all times.

Tick Key The Original Tick Key - Assorted Colors

Another thing I hope I’ll never have to use but a great essential to carry at all times. You can use it in many different ways; warmth, shelter, rain shield, etc.

Emergency Blankets | REI Co-op

I feel like Sun Bum does not get the love it deserves. I have several different products from them and have never broken out or had a bad reaction. I also love that it’s mineral so it doesn’t harm ocean life!

Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm

Packs/Storage

Got mine in jasper green and it’s great for a day hike! Lots of adjustable straps to make it the most comfortable fit for yourself and has plenty of room to store your hydropack along with all your essentials, snacks, and an extra layer. It even has ...

REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 Pack

I got mine in bright sulphur for extra visibility in an emergency situation, and the extra small fits my 18L ruckpack. Really easy to put on and stuff back into the attached compact pouch.

Duck's Back Pack Rain Cover - Medium - REI Co-op