My Jet Boil for quickly boiling water to make soup, tea or coffee, I take it on long hikes and camping trips as well as day trips, because who doesn't love a cup of coffee while enjoying a beautiful vista somewhere?!
My favourite hiking boots ever are from ASolo. I never had to break them in, they were instantly comfortable. They’re a hefty price upfront, but they still look and feel great after 8 years. I need a winter version!
UCO Original Candle Lantern Kit - great to reduce the moisture in the tent and to bump up the temperature a few degrees when it is cold out. I use extra carabiner to keep it low enough that the hook won't get too got on the top of the tent. It is a serious game changer!
definatly looking into the 'Nite Hood' but for me its proper footwear, hiking boots definately but when i get to camp i like to get those barking dogs out and put them into Teva Sandals to dry my feet out and be snug and later at night i put on booties either soft or hard soled depending on the season.
Cotton balls mixed with vaseline as firestarter. I keep few in a small plastic bag in my emergency kit and they're better than anything store-bought I've found to get a fire going quickly. Plus, you can use the vaseline for first aid, chaffing, if you forget lip balm, etc.
And I second the foam sitting pad! Mine is a must pack for every hike.
A puffy coat! I bought one on sale from MEC last year and brought it on backcountry camping trips and used it as my fall jacket. With a baselayer and a fleece it's perfect for winter hiking where I'd overheat in my parka once I got moving.
For my first backcountry trip this year in May I know it's going to be the most important part of my gear.
Honestly my dehydrator. I love the idea of rehydratable meals, but don't love the cost (and sometimes poor nutrition) of readily available options. As a kid, I remember my mum making and dehydratiing everything from jerky to chicken curries, and now I can too! Very very very happy for it.
All of this, but also extra socks, for when you get back down! I always have an extra pair so I dont drive home in my hiking/camping/skiing socks.
My Jet Boil for quickly boiling water to make soup, tea or coffee, I take it on long hikes and camping trips as well as day trips, because who doesn't love a cup of coffee while enjoying a beautiful vista somewhere?!
My favourite hiking boots ever are from ASolo. I never had to break them in, they were instantly comfortable. They’re a hefty price upfront, but they still look and feel great after 8 years. I need a winter version!
UCO Original Candle Lantern Kit - great to reduce the moisture in the tent and to bump up the temperature a few degrees when it is cold out. I use extra carabiner to keep it low enough that the hook won't get too got on the top of the tent. It is a serious game changer!
The buff was my first thought. Another is a good quality headlamp. Some great ideas here I didn't know about!
definatly looking into the 'Nite Hood' but for me its proper footwear, hiking boots definately but when i get to camp i like to get those barking dogs out and put them into Teva Sandals to dry my feet out and be snug and later at night i put on booties either soft or hard soled depending on the season.
Cotton balls mixed with vaseline as firestarter. I keep few in a small plastic bag in my emergency kit and they're better than anything store-bought I've found to get a fire going quickly. Plus, you can use the vaseline for first aid, chaffing, if you forget lip balm, etc.
And I second the foam sitting pad! Mine is a must pack for every hike.
A puffy coat! I bought one on sale from MEC last year and brought it on backcountry camping trips and used it as my fall jacket. With a baselayer and a fleece it's perfect for winter hiking where I'd overheat in my parka once I got moving.
For my first backcountry trip this year in May I know it's going to be the most important part of my gear.
Honestly my dehydrator. I love the idea of rehydratable meals, but don't love the cost (and sometimes poor nutrition) of readily available options. As a kid, I remember my mum making and dehydratiing everything from jerky to chicken curries, and now I can too! Very very very happy for it.
I second good socks! And I'm a recent convert to a beanie - invaluable for keeping my head warm at night when camping.