I spend a ton of time hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and checking off the 4000 footers. I am picky with my gear and these are some of my favorites that I rely on when tackling the steep, rugged trails of the Northeast.
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Winter Hiking Gear
Backpack Essentials
Trail Fuel: Snacks, Food, and Hydration
Trail Apparel: Footwear and Clothing
Sleeping
First Aid & Cleanliness
Winter Hiking Gear
Winter is here! This is the winter-specific gear and clothing essential for those chilly days.
Oboz Bridger 10" Winter Hiking Boot: Insanely warm and works great with traction devices
Oboz Men's Bridger 10" Insulated Waterproof Boots
Microspikes: Conquer the ice!
Kahtoola MICROspikes Winter Hiking Traction
Snowshoes with Televators: A must for those steep ascents or when breaking trail. I prefer the 25".
MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
Snowshoe Strap Repair Kit
18" Classic Snowshoe Strap Kit
Hiking Pole Snow Baskets
5 pcs Removable Mud Ski Basket for Trekking Poles
Snow Goggles: Above treeline can be nasty i the winter
OutdoorMaster OTG Ski Goggles - Over Glasses, UV Protection
Base Layer Gloves: Layer 1 in my 3-layer glove system
Merino Wool Glove Liner - Warm Ski Base
Wool Overmitten: Layer 2 in my 3-layer glove system
Fox River Ragg Mitten
Shell Mittens: Layer 3 in my 3-layer glove system
Outdoor Research Men's Adrenaline Mitts
Water Bottle Insulator: Keep that water a liquid!
Beautyflier 2pcs Neoprene Water Bottle Sleeve
Softshell Hiking Pants: Stay warm and shed the snow
CQR Men’s Softshell Fleece Lined Winter Pants
Rugged gaitors to keep snow out of your boots. No one likes wet socks!
Men's Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters II
Backpack Essentials
Packs and other gear to get you and your stuff up and down the mountain!
Osprey Kestrel 48L: A solid overnight or weekend pack
Osprey Kestrel 48 Pack - Men's | REI Co-op
Gregory Baltoro 65L: My go-to for extended overnight trips or when you need to bring the big winter sleeping bag
Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack - Men's | REI Co-op
Nemo Resolve 35L: This is my choice of pack for colder day hikes where I need to carry extra layers
NEMO Resolve 35 L Endless Promise Technical Active Pack - Men's | REI Co-op
22L Osprey Talon Day Pack: A great warm weather daypack
Osprey Talon 22L Men's Lightweight Hiking Pack
Pack Cover: Not all packs come with covers! Don't let ours get soaked.
PATIKIL Waterproof Backpack Rain Cover with Reflective Strap
Garmin inReach Satellite Messenger
Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator
Garmin inReach Screen Protector
Supershieldz 2 Pack Garmin inReach Mini 2 Glass
Garmin Tether: Keep your inReach easily accessible
Healvaluefit Backpack Tether Mount for Garmin inReach Mini & Mini 2
Trail Fuel: Snacks, Food, and Hydration
Stay fueled, stay hydrated! These are my go-to items to keep me well-fueled on long hikes.
Trolli Worms - Something about these hit different on the trail
Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers Very Berry 28.8oz
BodyArmour Flash IV: Only 10 calories and I like to mix with the tailwind to boost the flavor!
BODYARMOR Flash IV Electrolyte Packets, Strawberry Kiwi, Zero Sugar (6 Count)
Pretzels - Carbs and salt, what's more to want!
Dot's Pretzels Original Seasoned Twist 16oz
Tailwind Energy Powder: These pack 200 calories and all the electrolytes you need to stay fueled
Tailwind Endurance Fuel Lemon, 12 Pack
Honey Gels
Honey Stinger Gold Energy Gel, Gluten Free, 24 Pack
Honey Waffles
Honey Stinger Organic Honey Waffle, 16 Pack
Peak ReFuel Meals - These taste so good after a long hike!
Peak Refuel Beef Pasta Marinara | 49g Protein | 1040 Cal | 2 Servings
DIY Meal Pouches - Great for making your own oatmeal or dehydrated meals!
Wallaby 10 MRE Mylar Bags w/ Oxygen Absorbers
Camp Spoon: Lightweight and long to reach down into those meal pouches!
Timberbrother Titanium Long Handle Spork
Mess Kit: Easy nestable cooking kit
MalloMe Camping Cookware Mess Kit - Pots & Pans Set
Nalgene 32oz: An absolute classic that can't be beat (their warranty rocks!)
Nalgene Sustain Tritan BPA-Free 32 OZ Bottle
Water Bottle
CamelBak Chute Mag BPA Free Water Bottle
Camelback 100oz
CamelBak Crux Water Reservoir Hydration Bladder
Trail Apparel: Footwear and Clothing
Stay warm, stay dry, stay comfortable!
La Sportiva Boots: Great traction and extremely comfortable
La Sportiva Mens Nucleo High II GTX Boots
Simms Challenger Jacket: A mildly insulated shell jacket for those spring & fall cold and dreary days
Simms Men's M's Challenger Jacket
Wrightsock double layered socks: These will change your life if you suffer from blisters!
Wrightsock Escape Crew Hiking Socks - Cushioned, Eco-Friendly, American Made
Sleeping
Is there anything worse than getting the worst sleep of your life in a tent before hiking 15 miles? You won't have to with these!
Zenbivy Inflatable Sleeping Pad
Zenbivy Flex™ Air Mattress | Ultralight. Comfortable. Warm.
Inflatable Pillow: Small and light and very comfortable
Hikenture Ultralight Inflatable Camping Pillow
Kelty Cosmic 20 degree bag: A great 3-season bag
Kelty Cosmic 20
MSR Elixir 3p Tent: A spacious and easy to set-up tent for 3-season overnight trips
Elixir 3 Tent with Footprint
Earplugs: Don't let your tentmate keep you up at night!
Ear Plugs for Sleeping Noise Cancelling 30dB
First Aid & Cleanliness
No one likes extra weight in their pack but I make sure to carry these always.
Water Purification Tablets
Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets - Hiking & Emergency
LifeStraw
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking & Travel
