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Jen’s Favorite Hiking Gear 2020
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a gear list, so I figured now would be a good time for an update. I’ve done a lot of hiking this fall season after a long break due to my ACL injury and surgery recovery. But now that I’m *almost* back to baseline, I’m working my way back to long-distance hikes with more elevation. Here’s the hiking gear I’m loving right now. Patagonia Nine Trails 26L Pack I got the Nine Trails pack at the end of last season and didn’t get to use it until this year. The *only* thing I don’t like about it is that the adjustable straps…
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Adirondack Hiker’s Gift Guide – For Him
1. GoPro Hero5 Session – We have this GoPro and we love it to record our hiking and mountain biking adventures! 2. Osprey Kamber 32 Backpack – This pack is made specifically for winter hiking or skiing. It has place to carry your snowshoes (or skis), a waterproof main compartment, an insulated harness sleeve for your hydration pack and also loops for your ice tools. If I actually decide to become a Winter 46er, I would definitely want this pack! 3. Stanley Stainless Steel Shot Glass Set – this set would be perfect to bring on that backpacking trip with friends. 4. Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest LED Hammock – Now this is…
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Gear Review – What I Used and Loved During the Trip
I meant to publish this post a few weeks back, but time got away from me! I wanted to do a quick review of the gear I used during our trip this past July. Here is what I loved. Salomon Women’s Ellipse Aero Hiking Shoe I was on on the fence about getting new hiking shoes just for this trip, but I am SO glad I did. My usual hiking boots are big, clunky and hot. These Salomons were perfect for this trip. Most of the hikes we did were on well-worn paths. Some were on Utah’s slickrock trails. Since it was so dry, I had no problem in these…
