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Must have hiking gear for Canadian Girlies
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items Hiking is my therapy. I love spending time outdoors exploring the trails in any season! These are the items I use and love!
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Pants
Happy Feet
Keeping Safe on the Trail
Hiking Must Haves
Taking a Break on the Trail
Tops & Jackets
Pants
Lightweight, breathable and comfy. They fit in all the right places. I love these in spring or fall and there is plenty of room to layer over a pair of merino wool long underwear on cool days! I love the draw string ankle so I can tighten over my...
Women’s Aphrodite Arise Wide Leg Pants | The North Face Canada | The North Face Canada
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These pants are so comfortable. They are very flattering on and can be worn for every day - not just hiking. They are super cute, super soft and super comfy. This brand is quickly becoming one of my favourites
Indyeva Matkailu HV II Woven Pant - Women's
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These pants are so comfortable. They are very flattering on and can be worn for every day - not just hiking. They are super cute, super soft and super comfy. This brand is quickly becoming one of my favourites
Indyeva Matkailu HV II Pants - Women's | MEC
Smart wool is my go to brand for base layer (and socks…LOVE their socks). I find them a bit more economical than a brand like Icebreaker but find they are softer and keep me just as warm. They fit snug and stay in place during activity.
I use th...
Women's Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom Boxed
Happy Feet
These are an absolute must for hiking in cold Canadian weather. Lightweight Merino wool keeps my feet warm in (almost 😉) all conditions. These socks have been a game changer for me!
Smartwool
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My go to boot for hiking in cold Canadian Winters. Waterproof, warm and offer me the support I need for hiking in rocky terrain. They fit easily into my microspikes and keep my feet warm and dry. I sized up on these so I could pair them w...
Keen Pyrenees Hiking Boots - Women's
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My go to boot for hiking in cold Canadian Winters. Waterproof, warm and offer me the support I need for hiking in rocky terrain. They fit easily into my microspikes and keep my feet warm and dry. I sized up on these so I could pair t...
Keen Pyrenees Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's | MEC
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My go to summer hiking shoe! These are breathable shoes perfect for warm dry weather. They have lots of grip and feel cushiony and comfortable. Fit very similar to a regular sneaker. I pair these with a lightweight hiking ankle sock in ...
Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 GORE-TEX Trail Running Shoes - Men's
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My go to summer hiking shoe! These are breathable shoes perfect for warm dry weather. They have lots of grip and feel cushiony and comfortable. Fit very similar to a regular sneaker. I pair these with a lightweight hiking ankle soc...
XA PRO 3D V9 Black | Salomon
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Ok…admittedly these are not the cutest girlie girl boots. I can agree to that. But they are the boot of all boots for warmth and comfort.
These boots are best for very cold, low active winter activities. Think ice fishing, attending o...
Women's SOREL Glacier Xt
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Ok…admittedly these are not the cutest girlie girl boots. I can agree to that. But they are the boot of all boots for warmth and comfort.
These boots are best for very cold, low active winter activities. Think ice fishing, attend...
GLACIER™ XT Women's Winter Boot
Extra cushion socks for maximum warmth. Smartwool makes my favourite hiking socks and I wear the targeted cushion and medium cushion year round but I like these extra cushion for extra cold days. These are quite a bit thicker than the medium cushio...
Hike Classic Edition Crew Socks
Keeping Safe on the Trail
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Compact and light. It stays permanently in my backpack so I know we always have it.
Filters water quick and easy for a convenient back up/emergency supply of drinking water. It has come in very handy on super hot days when we need extra...
LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Filter Straw
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Compact and light. It stays permanently in my backpack so I know we always have it.
Filters water quick and easy for a convenient back up/emergency supply of drinking water. It has come in very handy on super hot days when we need ...
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Straw | MEC
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Another essential for winter hiking. Now - if you are hiking on groomed or maintained trails these wont be necessary but they are so helpful on elevation or in icy conditions. The best part about them is they come in a carrying bag so ...
Crampons Ice Cleats Traction Snow Grips 19 Spikes
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Another essential for winter hiking. Now - if you are hiking on groomed or maintained trails these wont be necessary but they are so helpful on elevation or in icy conditions. The best part about them is they come in a carrying bag so you c...
Crampons Ice Cleats Traction Snow Grips 19 Spikes
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A good set of tekking poles are an essential for hiking any elevation. I like these because they are great value - they are light and compact to strap on the outside of your pack ready for use when you need them!
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Hiking Must Haves
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Perfect size for day hiking. I love that this is a “woman’s fit”. The wire supports on the back keep it directly off my back to avoid overheating and sweating. It has several compartments to keep my stuff organized and a rain jacket zips ...
AC Lite 28 SL - Womens
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Perfect size for day hiking. I love that this is a “woman’s fit”. The wire supports on the back keep it directly off my back to avoid overheating and sweating. It has several compartments to keep my stuff organized and a rain jacket ...
deuter Trail 28 SL Backpack for Women
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An essential part of my winter hiking gear. A pair of gaiters will go a long way to keep you clean, dry and comfortable.
I wear these over warm merino wool layered under tights with the water proof boots also in this list. They zip up t...
Unigear 1000D Waterproof Leg Gaiters
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An essential part of my winter hiking gear. A pair of gaiters will go a long way to keep you clean, dry and comfortable.
I wear these over warm merino wool layered under tights with the water proof boots also in this list. They zip...
Unigear 1000D Waterproof Leg Gaiters
These have become a staple at the mall but they are also super handy on the trail. I love the cross body bag to keep my phone, lip balm and sunglasses handy. I take it on every single hike!
Everywhere Belt Bag 1L | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
Taking a Break on the Trail
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Ok…maybe not everyone considers coffee a necessity on a hike…but I do.
Nothing beats a coffee break on a long hike or snowshoe in the cold canadian winters, and instant just doesn’t cut it when you can have fresh delicious pour over coffee...
Rambler® Pour Over
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Ok…maybe not everyone considers coffee a necessity on a hike…but I do.
Nothing beats a coffee break on a long hike or snowshoe in the cold canadian winters, and instant just doesn’t cut it when you can have fresh delicious pour over c...
Rambler™ Pour Over
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I LOVE to pack a hot soup or chili on a long winter hike. I honestly think I its my favourite part of the entire experience. The Yeti Thermos seals tight and keeps our food nice and hot so we can take a break and warm up on the trail....
Rambler® 473 ml Insulated Food Jar
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I LOVE to pack a hot soup or chili on a long winter hike. I honestly think I its my favourite part of the entire experience. The Yeti Thermos seals tight and keeps our food nice and hot so we can take a break and warm up on the trail. We...
Rambler® 16 oz Insulated Food Jar
Tops & Jackets
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A great coat to layer with in ‘mild’ winter conditions. I layer a similar coat (no longer for sale) with a base layer and fleece underneath and a rain coat or wind breaker over top for maximum warmth…as I heat up from the hike I loose this ...
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket - Women’s
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A great coat to layer with in ‘mild’ winter conditions. I layer a similar coat (no longer for sale) with a base layer and fleece underneath and a rain coat or wind breaker over top for maximum warmth…as I heat up from the hike I loose ...
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket - Women's | MEC
Smart wool is my go to brand for base layer (and socks…LOVE their socks). I find them a bit more economical than a brand like Icebreaker but find they are softer and keep me just as warm. They fit snug and stay in place during activity. I find th...
Women's Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew Boxed
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This is the newer version of the raincoat I have (mine is the quintessential raincoat yellow and I LOVE it). It keeps me dry in all but the heaviest of downpours and even then I am protected from the bulk of it. It fits perfectly and the h...
GRANITE SO Hooded Jacket Women