A list of backpacking and camping gear that will last me a lifetime.
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The Pack That Holds It All
Sleep
Food and Drink
Biolite Gear
REI Branded Specific Gear
Toiletries
The Pack That Holds It All
This is the pack that got me up Pikes Peak and what I brought to the Great Sand Dunes camping trip! It holds everything you need for a backpacking hike. Water container hook, straps for the straw, compartments for everything. My sleeping bag, sleepin...
Gregory Maven 45 Liter Pack
Fits my Gregory Maven 45 pack perfectly, kept me hydrated the whole hike through. Easy to detach and refill along the way.
Gregory 3D Hydro Trek 3L
Sleep
This will keep you Toasty Warm even in below zero weather. I kept warm on the coldest nights on Pikes Peak and the Great Sand Dunes camping trip.
Disco™ Women's Endless Promise® Down Sleeping Bag
Tried and True for a reason. It was super light and made sleeping more comfortable than on the hard ground. Used it on Pikes Peak and Sand Dunes camping trip.
Switchback™ Ultralight Sleeping Pad
Food and Drink
This cooked all my meals on the trip. Dehydrated food, noodles, oatmeal, you name it.
Jetboil MicroMo Cooking System
I get the 3.53 oz because they’re light and fit in my pack easier.
Jetboil JetPower Fuel 1 Pack
Ya never know if you’ll need a pot of coffee!
Jetboil Silicone Coffee Press
Just in case!
Aquatabs 49mg Water Purification Tablets (30)
Don’t wash in the dishwasher, but this set can handle any meal on the trail. Easy to rinse and clean.
Sea to Summit Cutlery Set - Spork & Knife
Haven’t used a whole lot but good to have!
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System
Gluten Free and Vegetarian, I love Good to Go Meals. Waking up and eating some breakfast hash was tasty.
Good to Go Breakfast Hash
Gluten Free and Vegan! I’ve bought this so many times for camping and hiking.
Good To-Go Mushroom Risotto
Gluten Free and Vegetarian, also just a good source of protein!
Mountain House Veggie Chorizo Breakfast Scramble - Pouch
Vegan! A wee spicy but good on the trail!
Good to Go Mexican Quinoa
Biolite Gear
Use this extensively with other biolite products, including the battery bank and solar panel.
BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro
Not my exact model but I loved having this on the trail. Kept my phone charged for emergencies. Adds a bit of weight but can also be charged along with their solar panel.
BioLite Power Banks
My exact model. It folds up and easily fits into the Maven Packs front pocket. Love this and take it camping and hiking. Charges my headlamp and my power bank when needed.
BioLite SolarPanel 10+ | 10 Watts from The Sun
REI Branded Specific Gear
Good edition for bathroom kit, or just for wiping things down in general. Dries quick!
REI Co-op Multi Towel Mini
The only underwear you’ll need on the trail. Antimicrobial and quick drying.
REI Co-op Merino Thong Underwear - Women's
Only base layer I wore under my trekking pants. Comfortable, warm and moisture wicking.
REI Co-op tasc Performance Base Layers
I got this in purple to match my leggings. This was a life saver when the sun was beating down on my skin, but is light enough to be breathable.
REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie - Women's
Got these in Grey. Perfect for hiking and camping. Beads water and moisture. If you get too hot, the zipper mechanics make it easy to convert from pants to cargo shorts. Plenty of pockets!
REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's
Kept me dry as a bone while summiting Pikes Peak during rain and hail, and during sand dunes rainy days. Packs away in its own pocket if you need to condense it.
REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket - Women's
Toiletries
This was super handy on the Pike Peak Trail!
PACT Outdoors Bathroom Kit
This is small and convenient for washing your hands and bathing.
Sea to Sunmit Hand Wash || Trek and Travel Pocket Soaps
Misc
Held my compressed rain jacket and silverware on my pack.
