Hiking Gear & Equipment Guides
There’s no perfect setup, just the one that works for you. This section brings together the systems I’ve used across dozens of trails: cold-weather layers, toilet kits, wild camping setups, hut-based gear, and more. It’s practical, trail-tested, and based on real miles, not the marketing desk.
And while you're here, why not check out our free interactive packing lists! Our digital packing list work across all devices, where you can easily check off items, add notes and quantities, save or print, and even share with your friends!
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Laugavegur Trail Packing List. What to Pack for Scandinavian Multi-Day Hikes
The Laugavegur Trail is one of Iceland’s most iconic multi-day hikes, with nearly 100,000 people hiking all or part of…
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What to Pack for Multi-Day Hikes – My Backpacking and Wild Camping Gear List
There’s something about backcountry or wild camping that feels both freeing and humbling. You’re carrying everything you need on your…
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Free Interactive Hiking Packing Lists
Use our free interactive packing list on any device. Check off items, add notes and quantities, save, print, or share.
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Sleeping Pad R-value Explained: The Guide for a Warm Night Wilderness Camping
Whether you call it a sleeping pad or a sleeping mat, this bit of kit does far more than turn…
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New Zealand Great Walks Packing List – A Tramping Gear Guide
Embarking on one of New Zealand’s Great Walks isn’t just a hike, it’s an immersion into some of the most…
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The West Highland Way Packing List – For All Seasons
Scotland – Four seasons in one day, and then some! So what does your West Highland Way packing list actually…
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The Best Clothing for Hiking: A Comprehensive Guide
What is the best clothing for hiking? With so many options on the shelves, labels full of technical jargon, and…
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What to Pack for a Day Hike – Your Gear List with the 10 Essentials Explained
A day hike can take many forms, and knowing what to pack for a day hike is important, whether you’re…
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80 Inspiring Hiking Books for Women Filled with Adventure and Discovery
Embark on a literary journey with our curated list of 80 inspiring hiking books for women, filled with adventure and discovery.
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Larapinta Trail Packing List Essentials
A comprehensive Larapinta Trail packing list designed to get the best out of this ultimate hike.
