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Hiking Must Haves
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Clothing
Comfortable, light, breathable, and long enough to keep thighs from rubbing together on your day out. Wore these on a misty hike in Yosemite and not only are the pockets large enough for my phone, but after being out of the misty area, they dried out...
baleaf Women's 5" Workout Shorts High Waist
UPF clothing is another amazing way to protect your skin from UV Rays. It’s breathable, and you have so many options for styles and colors!
UV Protective Clothing. Nike.com
If you’re looking to keep cool on your hike, shorts are a good way to go. Under Armour always has great deals
Women's Workout Shorts - Under Armour
Gear
Very comfortable and easy to use.
Multiple locations to add extra drinks, phone/device storage, and also has storage room inside for snacks or other supplies. Lightweight and comes in a variety of color options (the blue/teal is my current favorite)...
Lightweight Hydration Backpack with 2L Bladder
You never know what you’re going to run into, so it’s better to be safe than sorry. Grab a small med kit to keep in your pack!
First Aid | REI Co-op
I Highly recommend some insect repellant if there’s a chance your hike may run into those busy mosquito times.
Murphy's Naturals | REI Co-op
If you run into the thigh chafe issue like i do, try some of this! (Regular dove works too, but it doesn’t hurt to have options 😊)
Anti Chafe Stick FOR HER by Body Glide®
One of the many steps for protecting your skin from the sun. And feels oh so smooth!
Cruelty Free & Vegan Products for Lip Care - Sun Bum
Sunscreen - HUGELY important on your hike. Protector your skin!
Neutrogena : Sunscreen - Target
Stock up on some hydration tablets for during and after your adventure
Tablet : Hydration & Energy Supplements - Target
Sephora has tons of options for base makeup with sunscreen in it, so you can just add to your routine, instead of ruining your makeup with a spray or touch up sunscreen later.
Makeup With Sunscreen - Sephora
Definitely recommend getting one for the year if you plan to do more than one trip, or different locations. Just don’t lose it!
Entrance Passes (U.S. National Park Service)
Your body is going to sweat more than you realize. Stay hydrated and stay fueled with electrolyte chews
Electrolyte Chews for Hydration Energy and Endurance - Target
Accessories
A must have for keeping the sun out of your face, but not heating up inside a full hat.
These are able to adjust in size quite a bit. Some are unisex and 1 size fits all, while others have S M L options.
Womens Visors
If you’re looking for a little hand-held video camera to shoot some action shots, or do some content creation, these Osmos are great. Depending on your price range, there should be something up your alley (i think they’re up to the Osmo 4 now).
Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments - DJI United States
Another good option for recording on your trips, from a reputable brand. Go pro has MANY options at this point, so explore the one that’ll be best for you! And then look at housing for it (whether that be an adaptor for a mount to hold, or attach to ...
Buy HERO13 Black - GoPro
Obviously protect your eyes, while matching your hiking style. 😎
There are like 800 styles via dicks sporting goods and they’re reasonably priced so if you lose them or drop them hiking, it won’t be the end of the world.
800+ Sunglass Styles | Curbside Pickup Available at DICK'S
Shoes
These are super comfortable, and I absolutely love the high top ones that give me extra stability in my ankles when i hike. They have plenty of waterproof kinds and different colors depending on your preferences.
Women's Hiking Boots & Trail Shoes | KEEN Footwear
Merrill’s are another good brand that have plenty of variation/style preferences. These are also very comfy, and a great choice for any hiking terrain.
Women's Hiking Boots for Rugged Trails & Support | Merrell
These ones are notorious for being comfortable and supportive. Plenty of options, and very cushiony
Hiking Shoes & Boots | On United States - On Running