Hiking Gear

Below is the list of gear that I have/use and optimized over time. This list will constantly update with new or replaced items if I find better ones.

Lower Body:

• Boots:
  • High ankle: Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots – Women’s (Good sturdy boots for any type of hikes. If you have narrow feet try La Sportiva brand.)
  • Low ankle: La Sportiva Synthesis Mid GTX Hiking Shoes – Women’s (Good for summer hikes and trail running. Although I hate the laces, need to change them somehow with normal ones)
• Pants: 3 pairs:
  • Waterproof:
  • Underpants:
  • Hiking pants:
• Socks: liner Fox River X-Static Liner Socks, wool: low ankle SmartWool PHD, high ankle SmartWool PHD
• Gaiters for snow/rain or river crossing: Black Diamond GTX FrontPoint Gaiters

Upper Body:

• 1 t-shirt: summer (ODLO cooling and UPF 25 sun protection)
• 1 long sleeve base layer (more on base layers here)
• 1 fleece jacket
• 1 puffy jacket: Women’s Ghost Whisperer Down Hooded Jacket – From my research you need to find something over 800-fill insulation to resists moisture and maintains warmth.
• 1 shell jacket: Marmot Starfire Jacket – Women’s – I’m really happy with it, won’t change it.

Accessories

• Backpack:
  • Day packs: Osprey Talon 33L
  • Backpacking:
  • Rain cover: Osprey Raincover
• Poles: TRAIL TREKKING POLES – WOMEN’S. (I don’t recommend foldable poles as they are less resistant).
• Water: Platypus Hoser 2.0L Reservoir I need to change with insulated one.
• Gloves: 2 pairs (thin & thick)
• Hat:
• Scarf: Buff Headwear and Scarf (summer);

Other accessories:

• Kleenex,
• hand warmer,
• Head lamp: Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
• Sun glasses (very important on the snow),
• First aid kit (one person)
• Moleskin, duct tape, safety pin, antiseptic wipes (foot care kit, how to treat blisters)
• Swiss knife.
• Seat pad
• Note: Have in double: Extra pair of socks, under-layers (if you get sweaty).