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Hiking Essentials

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I've been hiking for the last few years and have discovered some of my favorite things to have while I'm hiking. In this list, I'll share with you all of my favorites I've found throughout my years of travel.
 
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This is the ultimate backpackers dream backpack! Fit all of your gear in one, easy to carry bag. It has easy to access spaces for your technology and essentials. With the compact nature of this backpack you can easy pack all of your gear with you. It...
Backpacks
 
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Water! If you are going on a long hiking, you don't want to run out of water. Having a good water bottle with built in filter will keep you from having to pack in gallons of water. With this bottle, it has a built in filter so you can filter natural ...
Water Bottle Purifiers | REI Co-op
 
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The second you think you won't need a hiking stick will the the same time you wish you had one. I'm very fit and exercise often, but even I have found myself needing a hiking stick. What people forget about is the trip back down the mountain. You may...
Trekking Poles, Hiking Staffs & Walking Sticks | REI Co-op
 
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Always have a headlamp! You never know when your hike may be delayed and you end up on the trail when it gets dark. Having a headlamp is easy to pack and carry as it is lightweight. This will save you from having to use your hands to hand a flashligh...
Hiking Headlamp
 
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Layer are important. Many hikes will start off cool the morning, then warm up by mid day. You'll want the option of shedding layers. Plus, these are quick dry so if you want to take a quick swim, these pants will not hold water and will dry quickly. ...
Women's Bridgeway Zip-Off Pants
 
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Who doesn't love a good jogger? These light weight joggers are quick dry and will allow you to wear layers in you need to. With the ability to easily hike them up if you get too warm. With the thin but durable material these are super comfortable to ...
Women's Jogger Hiking Pants
 
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Anyone that has done an extensive amount of hiking will tell you, outside of having good shoes, you need good socks! Don't forget about getting a few pair of durable socks to add to your hiking collection. Good socks will save you from blisters and h...
Hiking Socks
 
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For those of us that don't really care for the higher socks, these are a must have. Protect your feet will still getting sun on your ankles! These are super comfortable and will help keep your feet from blistering in your shoes.
Stance Women's Variant Socks
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Feel like you are waking on a cloud with these hiking shoes! By far, the best hiking shoes on the market. Many hiking shoes need to be broken in before they are comfortable to walk in. These feel great from the start. If you invest in anything, inves...
On Women's Cloudwander Waterproof Hiking Shoes