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What You Need for Your Hike
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items Here are some handy and necessary things to bring along on your next venture down the hiking trails.
Here is a list of the 8 top hiking shoes to keep your feet comfortable and protected on your hiking trip.
The 8 Best Hiking Boots of 2025: Tested - REI
Here are some waterproof hiking shoes and boots for women to keep your dry, protected and safe while hiking the trail, especially when going on those longer hikes.
Women's Hiking Boots and Sneaker Boots | Forsake
Here are some heavy duty hiking back packs. Many are waterproof to keep your snacks and supplies safe and dry.
Hiking Backpacks: Outdoor Backpacks & Camping Bags | REI Co-op
Here is Hiking Guy's recommendations for hiking in 2025. Check out his list and make sure you got everything you need before you head out!
Best Hiking Gear 2025 - HikingGuy.com
Here are some places you can reserve if you are doing some backpack hiking this summer.
Reservable Backpack Camping | Wisconsin State Park System
Here are some tents for you to check out if you are going to camp along the trail. Some are made very compact for easy carrying while hiking.
Small Tents
Make sure to bring enough water with you when headed out to hike a trail. Always be prepared so you don't run out or in case you get lost.
Hiking Water Bottle
It's always handy to have a filtered straw in your back pack in case you run out of water and need to make sure the water in the stream or lake is clean.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Travel
Here is an ultralight hiking blanket for your to stick in your back pack. You never know when temperatures are going to drop or you need place to get out of the rain!
Ultralight Hiking Blanket - Rumpl
Having a tarp ready to go can come in handy for those surprise out of nowhere rains, or if you decide to set up camp quickly.
All Ultralight Tarps - Six Moon Designs
Having a first aid kit is always a good idea when heading out for a hike. Sometimes there is an accidental fall or scrape and it's best to just be ready for these little emergencies.
Adventure Medical Kits Outdoor First Aid Kits - Adventure Medical Kits
Hiking poles are important when on a long hike to help you navigate the trails and keep your balance.
Trekking Poles in Backpacking Gear - Walmart.com
Don't forget to pack your camera and camcorder so you can get some excellent shots of nature and the things you see along the trail! Whether you find some strange looking mushrooms, some pretty wildflowers or a bear in the distance, you'll want to ca...
Camera
If you plan on camping at night, make sure to bring along flashlights and headlamps to keep your safe while you are navigating the trails.
Headlamps in Flashlights & Lanterns - Walmart.com
Here are some electrolyte chews to keep your energy at good levels while on a long hike or in case you get lost and are going to be out longer than expected!
Organic Energy Chews - Honey Stinger
It's really important when hiking in unknown areas to bring a gps with you. If you get lost these can tell people exactly where you are.
Hiking GPS | Handheld GPS for Hikers - Garmin
Bringing a long a solar battery charger for your phone is a smart option. You don't want to run out of battery when on a long hike just incase you need to get a hold of someone.
Best Cell Phone Solar Chargers
These awesome outdoor pants come in women's and men's. They are quick dry, stretchy and made for outdoor activities.
REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's
Cushioned socks made for hiking. These will keep your feet more comfortable and dry whole on long treks through the woods and mountains!
Men's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock
A nice coat that is light but will keep your dry in the rain. You don't want to be all wet and get sick. Keep yourself dry and warm in this lightweight jacket.
Black Diamond Rain Jackets | REI Co-op
Here is some bear deterrent spray just in case. It's unlikely to have to ever deal with a bear on a trail but it does happen. Have this on hand just in case. If nothing else it will be peace of mind knowing you have it on hand.
Bear Spray
Bringing one of these insect head nets can be a smart move. Don't' let the mosquitos or gnats ruin your hike!
Mosquito Head Net
Make sure to keep the bugs at bay with this mosquito spray! You don't want to come back from your hike with the memory of a mosquito attack!
Bug Spray
There is actually tick repellent pants, shits, jackets you can order. You can also get chemicals to spray on your clothes to keep them away.
Tick Repellent Clothing - Walmart
Here is a tick remover tool just in case you find one of these nasty bugs on you or your pets. Trust me when I say you do not want Lyme disease! So carry one of these around with you so you can remove the tick properly pulling slowly from the head up...
Tick Removal Tool For Humans
Here is a little cooler that is easy to bring with on a hiking trip to keep your snacks and drinks cool.
Backpacking Cooler
Here's a handy easy to bring along sleeping pad to keep you comfortable at night. You never know where you will end up sleeping on a long hike, so keep this with you!
NeoAir® XTherm™ NXT Cold Weather Sleeping Pad | Therm-a-Rest
An easy to use, tiny little stove to cook your food on. Great for the longer hiking trips! Warm up your food easy with this little gadget.
PocketRocket® Deluxe Canister Fuel Backpacking Stove | MSR
Here is a little pillow you can bring along for extra comfort at night when you know you are gong to camp on the trail.
Backpacking Pillows
Yep, you read that right. Here is a way to keep clean and dry ladies when you are out hiking a long trail. No more leaves or carrying around a roll or tp in your backpack.
CIRCE CARE Silver Infused Pee Cloth for Women
Here are some fun binoculours to use o your hiking trip. Check out the beautiful views. There are some that even have night vision so you can see in the dark! Many can take pictures and videos now too. If you spot a bear off in the distance, here a c...
Hiking Binoculars
Women, here are some thermal socks for you but still in a stylish pattern! Keep your tootsies warm at night with these comfy cute socks.
Thermal Socks Womens
These hand washing soap sheets are nice to have on hand. Keep clean in dirty situations while on the trail!
BORSALI Travel Paper Soap Sheets - Portable
Here are some hiking kits for children if you are doing a little hiking outing with the family.
Kids Hiking Gear
Here are some little hiking scavenger hunt games for kids while you are out on the trail!
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids
Here are some cute hydration packs to keep the kids healthy while on your hike. Really great to have on a hot summer day!
Kids Hydration Pack