Exactly what you need for those long hikes to help your feet, sleep and eats!!
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Tents
For your feet!!
Backpacks
Other must haves
Havasupai
Sleeping pads and bags
Tents
Perfect lightweight tent.
Ultralight Two Person Shelters - Six Moon Designs
Ever seen a lightweight 4 person tent? Now you have. Go get it!! Give yourself more room to move around and spread out while you soak in your surroundings!!
Backpacking Tents | Ultralight 3 and 4 Season Tents | MSR
Find every tent you could ever need or want at REI. Backyard fun to long hikes alone or with friends. REI has exactly what you need!!
1-person Tents | REI Co-op
For your feet!!
As we prepare for our 10 mile hike down to Havasupai Village and Havasu falls in 10 days, I searched and searched for good hiking shoes. I stopped when I found my Altra Lone Peaks. The wide tow box gives my feet room to breath and will help as we g...
Lone Peak 8 Women's Trail Running Shoe
Amazing sandals for day hikes and day anything!! Cushiony support is great for recovery after a long hike.
Teva
Absolute best socks for hiking. They keep your feet cool and dry helping to prevent blisters.
Small medium and large backpacks available with and without water bladders. Built well to withstand the roughness of the outdoors. You can even go to stores like REI and be fitted for which pack fits you best!!
Backpacks for Hiking, Biking, Climbing & Adventure
Best backpacks for water bladders. Huge variety of sizes to choose from.
CamelBak Hiking Packs Collection
Every size and color!!
Best Hiking Daypacks of 2025 - Better Trail
Other must haves
Absolute must have with any type of elevation. Helps as you hike and be useful if injured.
Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs | REI Co-op
Stanley makes the best portable cookware complete with nested cups and bowls. They are so light and easy to transport not adding too much weight to your pack.
Camping Cookware l Stainless Steel Cook Sets l Stanley
Protect your food from critters!!
Outsak UL Bag | Ultralight, Steel Mesh Animal and Rodent Proof ...
Havasupai
My favorite hike thus far was to Havasupai, AZ. A 10 mile hike down into a portion of the Grand Canyon with the most beautiful Canyon Walls and Waterfalls. I took these photos in May of 2025. A permit is required. Go to the tribe’s website for mo...
Official Havasupai Tribe Website
More info on Havasupai!
Havasupai Indian Reservation - Grand Canyon - National Park Service
Wanna see Havasupai but don’t want to sleep in a tent? It’s more expensive but there is a lodge. Just keep in mind you’ll have to hike a couple miles every time you want to see the waterfalls.
Havasupai Lodge Reservations
Sleeping pads and bags
Sleeping bags can take up a lot of real estate in your pack. Use these compression sacks to save room.
Sea to Summit Stuff & Compression Sacks | Lifetime Guarantee
Lightweight and easy to inflate. Very comfy and best for side sleeping.
