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Hiking Gear + Essentials
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items Hiking gear worth investing in, as an amateur hiker who's hiked in destinations all around the world.
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Hiking Apparel
Hiking Accessories
Hiking Equipment
Hiking Apparel
The key to staying comfortable while on a hike is layering your clothing. Start with a merino wool base layer, then layer up as needed. This way, you can take off or add on layers throughout your hike as needed. Especially with mountainous hikes, you...
Icebreaker Merino Long Sleeve Top
You'll want a good shell jacket for your hikes for easy layering. I personally have the Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket, which is the older version of the Beta SL Jacket. It's made with GORE-TEX, a waterproof material that allows water to bead off your jack...
Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket
Alder Apparel is a Toronto-based outdoor brand that makes the cutest hiking apparel, and I adore these pants. They're soft and stretchy and made with a quick-dry fabric!
Alder Apparel Go Explore Essential Pant
Hiking Accessories
The Columbia Newton Hiking Boots have been my go-to for years, and they're still in fantastic condition even though they've been used and abused. I love how comfortable they are for hikes, and the boot style provides great ankle support. I'm quite cl...
Columbia Newton Ridge Hiking Boot
I love wearing the Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Shoes for shorter or more straightforward hikes. They provide a lot of support and are super comfortable, and they look cute with normal outfits as well, so you can wear them post-hike to dinner.
Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Shoe
I never knew hiking socks were a thing until a few years ago, and they've changed my life. A good pair of merino wool hiking socks will regulate your feet temperature to keep them cool in the heat or warm in the cold. Plus, they provide great cushion...
Darn Tough Socks
I used to suffer all the time from backaches while hiking with random bags, and investing in a proper hiking daypack changed my life. The Osprey Tempest is absolutely amazing, and it's so comfortable to wear on long hikes! The men's version is the Os...
Osprey Tempest 20 Daypack
Hiking Equipment
If you're doing hikes that involve a lot of uphill or downhill walking, I would highly recommend investing in hiking poles. It takes a lot of the pressure off of your knees, and it makes longer hikes so much more bearable. The longest hike I've ever ...
Hiking Poles
For your own safety, please bring bear spray on any hikes where bears are known to be active. And read up on how to properly and safely use it! I've accidentally sprayed my fiancé with it in our rental car, and it was not a fun time…
Sabre Wild Bear Spray
Of course, you'll want to have a first aid kit on-hand. This mini first aid kit includes different types of bandages, antiseptic wipes, and more.
Coleman All Purpose Mini First Aid Kit
Headlamps are a must in case of any emergencies, and they're also useful for if you hike in the dark.
Headlamp
Just like a headlamp, a flashlight is an essential in your hiking bag for any emergencies!
Flashlight
If you're going on a hike longer than few hours… You're probably going to want a trowel. Yes, it's a poop shovel. And read up on how to properly poop on a hike!
Trowel