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My Ride-or-Die Hiking Gear🥾

22 items

Alanna

Every trail brings its own surprises, and this is the gear I trust to handle them all. From sturdy boots to essential tools, each item on this list has earned its place by keeping me prepared, comfortable, and ready to chase the next breathtaking vie...

Sections

Hiking Shoes/ Boots

Jackets + Shell Outer Layers

Base Layers

Midlayers

Hiking Bags and Bag Essentials

Socks, Hats, Gloves + Accessories

Hiking Shoes/ Boots

One of my favorite hiking shoes. Super comfortable and waterproof. I’ve hiked countless places in these and they have been amazing. Lasted me about 2 years before needing to switch them out

Zionic Waterproof hiking shoes

One of top my favorite hiking boots! The all weather Gore-Tex is absolutely amazing and they are so durable! With them being a mid, they give enough ankle support for intense hikes. Highly recommend!

Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid Gore-Tex Hiking Boots

Jackets + Shell Outer Layers

This is one of my favorite winter jackets! It’s super warm, waterproof, and tightens in all the right places to keep you warm and dry! Anything with a down fill of 850 or up should do you justice in the cold! This jacket will not disappoint.

REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Jacket

This is an amazing waterproof shell outer layer to go on top of everything! Keeps you 100% dry underneath! An absolute must when traveling to some countries that have constantly changing weather. Having a good shell jacket is life changing!

Columbia Amplidry II Shell Rain Jacket

These are my favorite pants to put as an outer layer when doing anything that I’ll know I will get wet. Hiking in the rain, getting up close to waterfalls, boat excursions with splashes, anything. They keep you 100% dry and break wind in high winds.

REI Trailmade Rain Pants

Base Layers

Smartwooo is my holy grail when it comes to hiking. Cold and hot it does so good and wicking moisture away while keep heat in. You will never go cold while wearing smartwoool. Genuinely some of my favorite clothes to wear for hiking!

Smartwool Merino Wool Base Layers

This is my favorite base layer in terms of affordability! It works just like the Smartwool one, sometimes I can barely tell the difference between them. These are an absolute staple when hiking in any weather

REI Merino Wool Base Layer

An absolute staple to go along with the merino wool tops. Pair these together and you’ve got the perfect base layer for hiking.

REI Merino Wool Base Layer Bottoms

Midlayers

This jacket is the best! Super warm and absolutely beautiful. Fabric is super thick and good and breaking wind. You can throw a heavier jacket over top in super cold temperatures. The perfect midlayer

Acadia Moose Full Zip High Pile Fleece

Parks project makes some of my FAVORITE mid layers. Fleece and absolutely adorable. Always keep me warm and they are my favorite brand to style! Percentages of purchases go back to National Parks so everything is a win win

Parks Project Yellowstone Geysers Trail High Pile Fleece

Any style of these fleece pullovers are amazing! They are always so stylish and warm. They serve as an amazing mid layer. Fleece always!

Columbia Helvetia II Printed Half Snap Fleece Pullover

Again, another amazing mid layer. This is for sure what I own most of. There are so many different kinds of amazing base layers. Columbia makes the best prints and they are always fleece!

Columbia Glacial IV Half Zip Fleece

Another staple in my rotation! So soft and comfortable. Keeps you so warm!

Patagonia Los Gatos Fleece Jacket

Hiking Bags and Bag Essentials

This is my favorite 5-10 mile hike bag! Has a hydro pack and just enough storage for summer hiking. If you need to pack a bunch of layers, this isn’t the bag for that hike. This is great for snacks, first aid kid, a few necessities, and snacks

Camelbak M.U.L.E. 12 Hydration Pack

All hiking bags need a first aid kit. This one has everything you should need if you were to ever get hurt on the trail. Throw in a few medications and you are set!

First-Aid Kits | REI Co-op

For safety in certain seasons, this should be a staple in your bag. You never know what you might run into, and can be used as other protection means (if you know you know) I’d rather have it than not.

Counter Assault Bear Deterrent

This is my favorite hiking bag for 10-20mi long day hikes! It’s has enough room for layers, snacks, essentials, and has a bladder! Super comfortable when hiking long distances. Sometimes I think I could use a little bit bigger of one, but if you know...

Osprey Skimmer 20 Hydration Pack

These are a must when hiking super rocky terrain. I hike the ADK a lot and these are a necessity to save your knees. I used to think these were no unnecessary until I hiked a high peak in the ADK. Your body will feel so much better after a hike if yo...

Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles

Socks, Hats, Gloves + Accessories

Darn Tough are my absolute favorite hiking sock as someone with sweaty feet! They wick moisture away while keep heat in! In my opinion these are the best on the market when it comes to merino wool socks. Whatever style suits you best, they are all am...

Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks

Absolute must when it comes to hiking in higher elevations with high wind speeds. This helps break the wind and keep it off of your face. Crucial with winter hiking

Smartwool Merino Wool Neck Gaiters

Amazing beanie to have in your hiking bag! I’m not a huge hat person, but this one keeps my head warm anytime I’ve ever needed it!

Columbia Beanie

My holy grail of gloves. Keep my hands so warm all the time. My hands are always quick to get cold, so these have been a game changer when hiking

Smartwool Thermal Merino Wool Gloves