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Essential Hiking Gear for the Dolomites in Italy
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What are the must-have items you can't travel to the Italian Dolomites without? Here are some of our favorite travel gear that makes your trips smoother. We've hiked all around the Dolomites in most weather, so trust us when we say you'll benefit from these things
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Clothing

Some hiking clothes that we actually use ourselves and alternatives that I think you might enjoy

 
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I have one, and it's been going strong for 10 years now
Men's Waterproof Jackets & Hardshell Jackets - Mammut
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It's the best
Women's Waterproof Jackets & Hardshell Jackets - Mammut
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The most convenient pants to hike in are hiking pants. I've done leggings and shorts, but hiking pants are just better.
Hiking Pants
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A fleece jacket is perfect for hiking - it keeps you warm when it's cold, but isn't too warm when it gets warmer
Hiking Fleece
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Dri-fit shirts are great for those sweaty hikes - you don't get that cold in them
Men's Dri-FIT Tops & T-Shirts. Nike CZ
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I have Mammut boots, and they've survived many trips to the mountains, including the Dolomites and Patagonia
Hiking Shoes & Boots - Mammut
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Michal has Nike trail running shoes for hiking, and they're great
Trail Running Shoes. Nike.com
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This jacket is great, mine has been going for 10 years now
Waterproof Jackets & Hardshell Jackets » Lightweight & Hooded Jackets | Mammut
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Although it's ok to hike in leggings, hiking pants are more comfortable and versatile.
Outdoor Pants & Shorts » for Backpacking, Climbing, Ski & Snowboarding | Mammut
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Some more options for hiking - great t-shirts
Outdoor T-Shirts & Tank Tops » for Climbing, Hiking & Leisure | Mammut
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Longsleeve shirts are better for those autumn and spring hikes
Longsleeve Shirts » Lightweight & Insulated Shirts | Mammut
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More options for fleece jackets - I love mammut as a brand
Fleece Jackets & Midlayer Jackets » Hooded, Lightweight Jackets | Mammut
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Hiking socks are great against blisters
Socks | Mammut
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For summer hikes, lower hiking shoes work, too
Hiking Shoes & Boots » Waterproof, Lightweight & Leather Boots | Mammut
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Accessories

You can't go hiking in the Dolomites without these!

 
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Many hotels offer trekking poles for borrowing, but your own are your own
Trekking Poles, Hiking Staffs & Walking Sticks | REI Co-op
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Hiking backpacks are great for storing your layers
20L & 30L Backpacks - Mens & Womens Rucksacks | Decathlon
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I have the Owala freesip bottle and LOVE IT.
FreeSip® Water Bottle - Owala
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What can I say, I love RayBans
Sunglass Hut
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I love having a quick-dry microfiber towel. It's so versatile!
Microfibre Towels & Travel Towels | Buy online | Bergfreunde.eu
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More options for backpacks which are great for hiking
Bags & Backpacks
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Decathlon has rather great quality stuff for reasonable prices, so check their travel hiking poles out.
Hiking Poles, Gaiters & Accessories
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