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Outdoorsy must haves 🏔️☀️
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items I’ve been recreating outside for over 15 years now, mostly for fun but sometimes professionally. These are new and old favorites that have gotten me through over the years!
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In the pack essentials
Optional but worthwhile
Wearable
Clothing, footwear, and other items I love wearing on the trails.
finally made the switch to trail runners last year as my main hiking shoe and haven’t gone back. These are raved about for a reason! So much room for your toes and feel so light on the feet.
Women's Lone Peak 9
yes, wear your sunscreen! But also, wear a sunshirt. The Sahara shade hoody by REI is breathable and light while offering solid UPF protection. 10/10!
REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie - Women's | REI Co-op
I tend to sweat a lot, so I bring a good bit of water to keep myself hydrated on trail. There are lots of water bladders out there, but I really enjoy this one! It’s compatible with any pack I have and is easy to clean.
Hydraulics™ 3 L Reservoir
I love these pants for cooler hiking days- they're breathable but keep me warm, and the roomier fit is so comfy.
Women's Rockrydge™ Pant
My fave lightweight hiking pant. Waterproof, UPF, colorful & cute? Sign me up.
In The Wild Pants
For a $25 pair of sunglasses, these simply can't be beat- especially considering they're polarized. I love their variety of styles and how well these hold up!
Nine Dollar Pour Over
In the pack essentials
Things I pack every time, and gear I switch out seasonally!
I’m a firm believer that you should ALWAYS carry some sort of first aid kit- maybe you won’t need it, but somebody else might! I love these kits and have bought them time and time again. They have a variety of sizes for whatever situation, are well s...
Mountain Series Medical Kit - Backpacker
You don't necessarily need a satellite communication device. However, if you frequent areas with limited (or no) cell service, having one definitely brings some peace of mind that you could reach out to loved ones or emergency services if need be. I ...
Garmin inReach Mini 2 | REI Co-op
You should always have the trail your hiking and an area map downloaded to your phone or other GPS device… that said, technology does fail us every now and then. I carry a physical map with me often as a backup!
Appalachian Trail Map Pack: Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee
For use with a physical map as part of your tech-free navigation system!
A-10 NH Compass
Optional but worthwhile
Do you *need* to bring these things? No. Will these items make things feel slightly more luxurious while roughing it? Yes.
peeing outside is glorious, wiping outside is not. Enter the kula cloth: antimicrobial silver fibers weaved in to keep things clean, fast drying, cute.
Kula Cloth Reusable Antimicrobial Pee Cloth | REI Co-op
I adore my nomadix towel: super lightweight, super absorptive, super cute! I love bringing this along with me if I think I might want to swim, to lay down on wet ground before sitting, or to use as a blanket in a pinch.
Ultralight Towel: National Parks and Monuments Map
obviously a fantastic add if you have thighs that rub together, but also great for any other chafing you may encounter. I’ve also used this as chapstick before when I’ve been desperate 😂
Bodyglide For Her Anti-Chafing Skin Protectant - 0.8 oz