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Hiking/Backpacking gear for women
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Maria Castelo
You haven’t truly field-tested hiking gear until you’ve hiked 10 miles in 100-degree heat with a trowel in your pack. As a female archaeologist, I’ve put my gear through some of the toughest terrain—and I know what actually holds up. From durable boo...
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Shoes

 
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Women's Moab 3 GORE-TEX®
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Best backpacking boots!! Short hikes, long hikes these boots are really comfortable.
La Sportiva North America - Shop for Hiking Boots
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This brand makes great hiking shoes 🫶🏾
La Sportiva Prodigio Hike GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's | REI Co-op
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These are a lighter hiking shoe and offer more flexibility
La Sportiva Akyra II GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's | REI Co-op
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Backpacks

 
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Great for long hikes or daily field work.
Osprey
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Snacks

 
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Hydration, hydration, hydration!! Super important when you are doing hikes in heat and or longer then you calculated.
Nuun Sport Electrolyte Tablets - 10 Tabs
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Clothing

 
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A must for hiking or backpacking! Best way to avoid blisters.
Smartwool® - Merino Wool Clothing, Socks & Accessories
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Gear

 
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A must
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp | REI Co-op
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Slightly cheaper headlamp but highly recommended
Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp | REI Co-op
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PocketRocket 2 Stove
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