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So you want to be a hiker?! (Mild edition)šļøš„¾
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items Getting into your outdoorsy era?? These are my favorite items that I take on my hikes as a girl who has recently moved to Montana!
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YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED A PAIR OF HIKING BOOTS! Your ankles will thank you (the support has saved me from many almost twisted ankles) and your ankles will be way less stiff the next day! Do not cheap out a good pair of boots will last a while!
Hiking Boots: Shop Boots for Hiking & Backpacking | REI Co-op
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Best cure for sneaky dehydration especially in the mountains! So nice to be able to take a sip from the straw without having to stop and rummage through your backpack for your water bottle! Plus it can hold A LOT of water
Gear Up with CamelBak Packs: Your Adventure Buddy
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Protect your skin! My favorite brand is Sun Bum- I love the way it feels like on my skin and the smell is so tropicalš¤©Make sure you are wearing lots of sunscreen and reapplying during long hikes!
Broad Spectrum SPF & Water Resistant Sunscreen
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A hat is a must to keep the sun off your face and out of your eyes! This one has a perfect hole for your ponytail! Love the colors too!
Lululemon Workout Ball Cap Hat
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For any hike or adventure where your feet are going to get wet you need a good pair of Tevas! I love the color and pattern options too! So comfy!
Tevaās Women's Hurricane XLT2 Sandal
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Hiking vests are great to hold your water bottle, keys, and other essentials without having to lug around a backpack if you are going on a shorter hike!
Women's Fast and Free Trail Running Vest
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The ABSOLUTE BEST breathable hiking sock! Do not make your feet sweaty but are sturdy enough to prevent blisters and weird rubbing in your hiking boots!š„¾
Hiking Socks | Durable Comfort
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My favorite app to search for and find cool hikes near you! The app gives a rating as to the difficulty level and you can read comments from other hikers on trail conditions! Also great idea to download trail maps ahead of time so if/when you lose se...
AllTrails App
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Best way to relax halfway through your hike is with a portable hammock! They are lightweight and donāt take up much space!
ENO Hammocks
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Buy a pre made first aid kit or assemble one yourself with necessary supplies! It is important to be prepared on the trail especially if you are going in a remote area! Make sure you are comfortable with what is in your kit and how to use it properly...
Outdoor First Aid Kits
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Itās sadly inevitableā¦ blisters will happen! While on the trail I like to use these to relieve the rub on a blister and prevent it from getting worse!
Blister Pads