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🌋 Volcano & Waterfall Hiking Gear: Picks from a Local Guide in El Salvador
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items I'm Jorge from Surf Side Tours, and I guide private hikes up El Salvador's volcanoes and to its hidden waterfalls, from the Santa Ana crater to the Tamanique falls and the 10 km Callejon del Diablo canyon with its river crossings. Hot sun, humid jung...
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Our Top 10 Hiking Picks
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Trail Extras: Rain, Sun & Bugs
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Upgrade Picks from REI
Our Top 10 Hiking Picks
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A lifesaver on steep, muddy volcano trails and slippery waterfall descents. Lightweight, adjustable and one of the best-reviewed poles on Amazon. 4.7 stars.
TrailBuddy Lightweight 7075 Aluminum Trekking Poles
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Staying hydrated is everything on hot tropical hikes. This light pack carries 2 liters of water hands-free, with room for snacks, phone and keys.
Lightweight Running Hydration Backpack 2L
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Waterproof with great grip for wet rocks, river crossings and muddy rainy-season trails. Comfortable enough to wear all day right out of the box.
Columbia Men's Transverse Hike Waterproof
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Essential for sunrise volcano hikes that start in the dark. Bright, rechargeable by USB and light enough that you forget you're wearing it. 4.5 stars.
LHKNL LED Rechargeable Headlamp Flashlight
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Drink safely from rivers and streams if you run low on water. Tiny, under $15, and Amazon's #1 Top Rated water filter with 126,000+ reviews. A must-pack.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter, Blue, 1PK
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The right size for a day of hiking: fits water, rain jacket, snacks and a camera without weighing you down. Top reviewed for quality, 4.6 stars.
SKYSPER 20L Lightweight Hiking Backpack
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Swimming at the waterfall? Keep your phone, wallet and dry clothes safe in this floating roll-top dry bag. Comes in several sizes, 4.7 stars from 34,000+.
MARCHWAY Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack, Roll Top
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Blisters, scrapes and small cuts happen on the trail. This compact, waterproof kit with 150 pieces fits in any pack and costs about $10. 4.8 stars.
Mini First Aid Kit - 150 Pc Waterproof Case
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Packs tiny and dries fast, perfect after a dip under the waterfall or a river swim. Great budget gift with 31,000+ reviews and 4.6 stars.
Rainleaf Microfiber Quick Dry Towel
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In the heat and humidity you sweat out more than water. Toss a stick of these electrolytes in your bottle to stay strong on long hikes and avoid cramps.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, 30 Sticks, Strawberry (2 Pack)
Trail Extras: Rain, Sun & Bugs
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Rainy season showers come fast in the tropics. This light, packable rain jacket from Columbia keeps you dry. Amazon's #1 Top Rated, 4.7 stars.
Columbia Men's Watertight II Rain Jacket
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Wet it, snap it and it stays cool on your neck for hours. A lifesaver on hot, humid climbs. 4-pack for about $14 with 28,000+ reviews.
Sukeen 4 Pack Cooling Towels 40x12 Soft
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Mosquitoes love jungle trails and waterfalls. This light insect repellent lotion is fine for adults and kids, and costs under $7.
OFF! Adults & Kids Insect & Mosquito Repellent Lotion 3.8 oz
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A wide-brim Columbia booney hat with sun protection and cooling, packable for any trail. Keeps the strong tropical sun off your face and neck.
Columbia Unisex Bora Bora Booney
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Already have a backpack? Add this 3L hydration bladder with an insulated tube and sip cool water hands-free all day. 4.5 stars.
MARCHWAY TPU Hydration Bladder 2.5L/3L
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A lightweight, packable rain jacket for rainy season hikes. Afternoon downpours from May to October can soak you on the trail, and this one stuffs into its own pocket.
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket (Men's)
Upgrade Picks from REI
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Trekking poles save your knees on steep volcanic ash and loose gravel, especially on the way down from Santa Ana or Izalco. These adjust quickly and pack small.
Black Diamond Pursuit Trekking Poles (Pair)
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A light, simple daypack for waterfall hikes and volcano climbs. Room for water, snacks, sunscreen and a rain jacket without weighing you down in the heat.
REI Co-op Flash 22 Daypack
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In this heat you need plenty of water on every hike. A tough, leak-proof 32 oz Nalgene that survives drops on rocky trails and lasts for years.
Nalgene Wide-Mouth Water Bottle, 32 oz (REI Co-op Edition)