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Favorite Hiking and Backpacking Products
Kula Cloth Pee Rag
No more dripping dry! The Kula Cloth is a pee rag that you use to wipe after going to the bathroom for better hygiene in the backcountry. Attach it to the outside of your pack and rinse.
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Eureka Ignite Plus 2-Burner Camp Stove
This is the stove we carry in our van. It’s a basic 2-burner camp stove that is very efficient and durable.
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Enlightened Equipment 2-Person Accomplice Quilt
Want to snuggle with your honey? This ultralight 2-person quilt is warm, allows freedom of movement, and packs down much smaller than two separate sleeping bags.
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Black Diamond Distance FLZ Trekking Poles
Lightweight, adjustable, and collapsible, these trekking poles take pressure off your knees and allow you to use your upper body on the uphills
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TentLab The Deuce Poop Shovel
This trowel makes it easy to quickly dig a hole and Leave No Trace when you have to poop in the woods. An essential piece of your backcountry kit!
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Garmin InReach Mini
An emergency communication device that allows you to call for search and rescue, as well as to send custom text messages to family and friends. A must for backcountry safety!
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Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter System
A gravity fed water filter that does all of the hard work for you. Just hang it from a tree and let the water flow through the filter into your water bottle.
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Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus Sleeping Pad
This isn’t the lightest or most compact sleeping pad, but to me, it’s the most comfortable (I prefer a flat mat vs one with baffles). It’s quiet, easy to blow up, and provides insulation on colder nights.
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Western Mountaineering Versalite 10 degree Sleeping Bag
The last mummy bag I will ever buy. It’s so warm, only weighs 2 pounds, and is made using ethically sourced down.
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Zpacks Triplex Tent
This 3p ultralight backpacking tent only weighs 21 oz and utilizes your trekking poles. It’s super roomy, very durable and waterproof (I’ve used it in multiple thunderstorms)
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Jetboil Stash Cooking System
The lightest and most efficient Jetboil backpacking stove that only weighs 7.1 ounces
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Deuter Aircontact Lite 60 + 10 SL Pack
The pack I took on the John Muir Trail. Comfortable, durable, and budget-friendly backpacking pack with ample room for a multi-day hike.
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BioLite Head Lamp
A rechargeable, powerful headlamp that is easy to adjust to your head for the perfect fit
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Favorite Car Camping and Van Life Products
Helinox Sunset Camp Chair
A high-back, supportive camp chair that packs down small and weighs just over 3 pounds.
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Cleanwaste GO Anywhere Portable Toilet
A foldable toilet for #2 when you can’t go outside or in sensitive environments where you are required to pack out your poo. Just go in the bag and throw it in the trash afterwards.
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Yeti Ramber 20 oz Tumbler
My go-to mug that keeps coffee and tea hot for hours.
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REI Co-op Quick Dry Towel
We have several of these that we use to dry dishes, wipe up messes, and dry off after swimming. They are great for international travel too!
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Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket
We have a 2-person Rumpl blanket on our van bed, and it’s also a nice addition to a tent. It’s machine washable and shakes clean, making it perfect for dog owners
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RTIC Original Hard Cooler
Keeps ice cold for days and cheaper than a YETI
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CGI Slimfold Cook Station
I love how easy this cooking table is to setup and put away. We store it behind the drivers seat in our Sprinter Van and it fits perfectly.
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Favorite Hiking and Outdoor Apparel
Teva Hurricane XL2 Sandals
My favorite camp sandals. They have a sturdy, grippy sole and are oh so comfy!
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Arc’teryx Beta LT Jacket
A bomb-proof Gortex rain jacket with pit zips (an essential feature)
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REI Co-op Active Pursuits 4.5″ Shorts
A comfy pair of hiking shorts with an elastic waistband and pockets
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Patagonia Women’s Houdini Jacket
A ultralight windbreaker great for sun, wind, and bug protection
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Buff
A great accessory for protecting your face and neck against sun, dust, or wind.
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Wallaroo Sedona Hat
My favorite crushable sun hat that offers full coverage
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Oboz Bridger Mid BDry Hiking Boots
A fantastic waterproof hiking boot for tougher trails and backpacking trips
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Oboz Sawtooth II Low BDry Hiking Shoes
A sturdy, waterproof low-ankle boot good for everyday hiking
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Darn Tough Hiking Socks
The best hiking socks ever with a lifetime guarantee!
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Arc’teryx Atom LT Insulated Hoodie
A warm, yet breathable hiking layer for those colder days
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Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Long-Sleeve Shirt
The long-sleeved version of my favorite hiking shirt for additional sun protection
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