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Essentials for the outdoor hiking experience
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items Hiking is all about balance, good boots, good snacks, and yes, sometimes good mascara. Here’s my list of essentials that keep me feeling prepared and like myself on the trail.
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Skin care/ Makeup
Day Hiking Gear
Winter Gear Recs
Must have hiking snacks
Apps
Skin care/ Makeup
I recommend this sunscreen to all of my friends/family. It is the only sunscreen I have used on my face that does not make me break out, feel oily or itchy! I am a fair red head and have extremely sensitive skin.
Storytime: My friend applied a generic sunscreen brand to her face and still ended up getting sunburnt on their face. I used supergoop and never got a sunburn! My friend switched over to supergoop and regularly tells me how much they love it!
Storytime: My friend applied a generic sunscreen brand to her face and still ended up getting sunburnt on their face. I used supergoop and never got a sunburn! My friend switched over to supergoop and regularly tells me how much they love it!
Supergoop
Sometimes I want to take cute selfies on a hike. This mascara does not budge! No matter how much I sweat or accidentally rub my eyes.
MILK MAKEUP KUSH High Volumizing Mascara
Love this skin tint for a quick easy even coverage. Helps brighten up my face and even out any red areas. It holds up really well even after long hikes!
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
We love a reef safe mineral sunscreen here! Mineral sunscreens are notoriously thick and have a heavy white cast. This mineral sunscreen is one of the easiest I have ever applied and saved me from hours of standing in direct sunlight. Especially as a...
Blue Lizard
Day Hiking Gear
This is my absolute favorite go to day pack. It holds everything I need and I do not have to worry about water. The bladder never leaks and is easy to clean. I use this pack almost every single day and you can barely tell even after a year!
Juno 24 H2O
These are the newer version of the Cresta hiking boot. I am a thousand miles in on the older version and I cannot hype these boots up enough. My feet stay dry, they do not get cold in winter, and my feet do not get tired after long days.
Women's Cresta II Waterproof Hiking Boots, Leather
A versatile staple for any hike long or short. Keep the sun, wind, and bugs out of your face and ears, or wear it like a cute head band.
The Buffs
Winter Gear Recs
This lightweight insulated jacket is perfect for any cold weather trip. It easily folds away into itself and stores easily into a day pack.
Women's PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket
This beanie has been through so much with me. It keeps me so warm that sometimes I have to take it off during a winter hike because it does such a great job!
EMS Womens Thinsulate Fleece Lined Beanie
Absolute hands down a must for keeping snow, mud, rocks, and sticks out of your boots. If there is one piece of gear I recommend over anything else, it is a pair of gators. These adjust nicely over all calf sizes!
Women's Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters II
Must have hiking snacks
My absolute favorite carbohydrate for a long hike. Goldfish snacks are no longer just for the kids.
Organic Goldfish Crackers
10/10 salty electrolyte replenishing snack with protein!
Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets
I will not leave the house without a Liquid IV. This is my hero and keeps the shakes away.
Liquid I.V.
Apps
I personally use a apple watch! It helps me keep track of my miles, and where I am using various apps. I love not having to take my phone out during a hike while still being safe.
Apple Watch
A fantastic option if you do not want to commit to apple or android
Sport Watches | Smartwatches
I use all trails to plan out every hike I take! I also use it during my hike to record my miles and average hiking speed. This app has saved me multiple times staying on trail!
AllTrails
Commonly used for running or cycling but can be used for other sports such as hiking! It's a fun way to have a competitive edge with your friends or just share what you're doing for fun!
Strava GPS Cycling and Running App
A must have to help identify bird call ID. It's a great beginner app to start birding!
Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for ...
Don't know what that plant or animal is? Inaturalist will help you! This app is amazing for identifying all the cool things you see out in nature.
iNaturalist app