We’ve created this comprehensive hiking essentials kit list to gear you up with everything you need for the trails this summer.
You can decide if any of these items are right for you but we’ve carefully selected them, many are tried and tested by us, while others come highly recommended from top outdoor gear sources.
Hiking Essentials
- Sea to Summit Sleeping Mat
- Sea to Summit Sleeping Pillow
- Raidlight ULTRALIGHT DOWN 2 in 1 Sleeping Bag Jacket combo
Weather-appropriate clothing, including layers, moisture-wicking clothing, and rain gear
- Rab Men’s Microlight Down Jacket
- Rab Women’s Microlight Alpine Jacket
- Patagonia Wind Breaker (Women’s)
- Rab Women’s Downpour Eco Waterproof Breathable Jacket
- Berghaus Men’s Deluge Pro Waterproof Shell Jacket
- RevolutionRace Women’s Hiking Trousers
- Berghaus Men’s Fast Hike Light Walking Trousers
- Montane Mono Long Sleeve Women’s Top
- Short sleeved Rab Men’s Force Tee Lightweight T-Shirt
- Harrier Waterproof trousers Unisex
- Runderwear men’s anti-chafing underwear
- Darn Tough Men’s Socks
- Darn Tough Womens Socks
- An awesome Raidlight hat
Navigation
Food and water
- Firepot food packs
- Coffee bags
- Camping stove Fire-Maple FMS-X1 Camping Stove Gas System
- Firedragon fuel blocks
- Firedragon burner
- Kidney Bean Shape 1 Litre Alloy Mug
First aid
Other essentials
- Multi-tool Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife
- A headlamp Petzl Actik
- Water Treatment Sawyer Squeeze
- Insect repellent
- Power bank charger
- Personal medication, ibuprofen, Panadol
- Harrier emergency whistle and blanket
- Deodorant
Obvious but worth mentioning packing tips
- Pack lighter gear on the bottom of your pack
- Pack heavy gear close to the middle of your back
- Pack frequently used gear on top
Enjoy the trails!
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