I know going on trips like this can always be a challenge to decide what you want to bring. When hiking long trails for me personally it’s always a decision between lightweight, comfort and the luxuries that really make the trip. I took some time and wrote down everything that I brought with me and made sure to note some things I didn’t use or what I was especially happy to have. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions and some of the links below are affilate links. Thanks for your support if you shop them!
Backpacking Gear
- Backpack- Osprey Aura
- Lightweight tent– Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent
- Sleeping quilt – Zenbivy Ultralight Quilt 25F
- Backpacking Pillow – Zenbivy Softtop Pillow
- Sleeping pad – Zenbivy Ultralight Mattress
- Trekking poles – Black Diamond
- Headlamp – Biolite Range 500
- Portable charger – Anker Battery Pack
- Dry bags / packing cubes – Sea to Summit
Hiking Clothing
- Hiking shorts– Cordillera Cargo Hiking Shorts
- Athletic top – Headlands Ribbed Top
- Sun Shirt– Sunbuster Top
- Lightweight fleece – Melly or any microgrid fleece
- Extra socks – Darn Tough Socks
- Sports bra – Oiselle
- Swimsuit – Impossible Bikini
- Hat – Cotopaxi
- Sunglasses – Sunski
- Trail runners – Altra Lone Peaks
- Sandals for camp -Chacos
Camera + Content Gear
- Camera body – Canon EOS R5
- Favorite lens – RF 24-70 f2.8
- Extra batteries
- iPhone for quick clips and photos
Food + Water
- Water bottles – Nalgene
- Bladder – Osprey
- Electrolytes -Nuun or Liquid IV
- Backpacking meals – Backpackers Pantry
- Protein bars + snacks
Toiletries + Essentials
- Sunscreen – Reef safe is always a plus
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Wet wipes – Sea to Summit
- First aid kit – Or you can make your own!
Things I Was Especially Glad I Brought
- Trekking poles for the climbs
- Extra electrolytes because the trail gets HOT
- Camp sandals for relaxing after hiking
- A portable charger for my phone and watch
Things I’d Probably Leave Behind Next Time
- Too many clothing options – it was pretty warm I didn’t need as many layers as I thought.
- Extra camera accessories I didn’t end up using – brought my film camera but didn’t use it
Things I wish I brought
- small towel
- glitter – DUH it helps you hike faster
Thanks for checking it out and let me know if there is anything major that I didn’t bring that you would recommend!!
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