Hiking gear list

I've spent years compiling my ideal lightweight backpacking gear setup, & I've made a list to share with you. Read on & take a peek inside my 12-pound pack.

My goal here is to show you the hiking essentials every beginner needs, extra hiking gear that is nice to have, and a few things you should know beforehand.

Buying hiking gear can be a daunting task. There are so many new items coming out everyday, with some of them being totally unnecessary and others changing your hiking game forever. In this blog I give you the 6 pieces of unique hiking gear that I believe will make your hiking career more fun, comfortable, and safe for years to come!

Don't get overwhelmed by bringing too many items. This day hike packing list has all the essential hiking gear you need and none of the bulk!

Use this easy list to know just what to take on a hike! These essential items are musts for day hikes, whether one or twenty miles.

"The only real things in life are the unexpected things. Everything else is an illusion", Watkin Tudor James. This quote should be on your mind when planning a hiking trip. While it's good to be optimistic that the trip will go as planned, that's not always the case. Unexpected weather changes, accidents, or wild animals can cross your path at the most unprecedented time. This is why you need a hiking survival kit with navigation equipment, lighting equipment, among other emergency supplies…

After years of trial and error, here is the backpacking gear and hiking clothing that I return to over and over again.

Read on for our 10 hiking essentials packing list created specifically for the Blue Ridge Mountains.