I started out with budget items before I started investing in good quality products to see what worked and what didn’t. I researched, I listened to my needs and wants, and returned items that just plain didn’t work for me. These are the items that ha...
My daughter and I love this tent. It has more than enough room for both of us plus our gear. It’s our own mini hotel room out on the trails.
Copper Spur UL2 Ultralight Tent
I am a toss and turn cold kinda sleeper and this is worth every extra ounce of weight in my pack. It is warm, cozy, and I have plenty of wiggle room.
Sleeping Bags
Shoes are an important investment while out hiking. Learning and understanding why my feet were hurting during prior hikes led me to these trail running shoes and my feet thanked me for it!
Lone Peak 9 Women's Trail Running Shoe
Darn Tough socks have personality! Who says socks need to be boring to be functional!?
Merino Wool Socks
*Chefs kiss*
Light weight and perfect for my needs out on the trail.
TOAKS Outdoor
Lightweight and compact. A must for that morning cup of coffee out on the trail.
MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove | REI Co-op
Yes it is heavy and bulky but worth it to be able to get further into the back county without having to worry about hanging your food. It also doubles as a table top or a stool.
Bear Vault
One of those non necessity items that I wish I would have bought sooner for hiking and camping. Love this thing!
Lite Line Clothesline
If comfort outweighs weight definitely check out Exped.
Sleeping Mats
I usually wear this as an evening mid layer however this saved my arm and elbow from getting scraped up when I fell on a in the trail during a recent hike. Definitely recommend. Runs small-size up.
