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shannrussell-blog1 · 6 years ago

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With Christmas around the corner, we’ve scoured our range to come up with a list of the coolest gifts you can get the outdoorsy blokes in your life. We’ve got a selection to suit all budgets starting at under $20 to under $100 with a bonus snazzier gift at the end if you’re feeling really generous.

Whether it’s your partner, brother, dad, grandpa or mate who loves outdoor gear – we’ve put together our pick of the best gifts of the year to make shopping this Christmas a little bit easier.

If you’d like to get your Chrissie shopping done in the comfort of your own home, without hordes of people cramping your style – then kick back and relax, as we’ve done all the hard work for you!

Check out the range of pressies we’ve put together for the guys.

UNDER $20

1. Delta Insulated Mug

If the guy in your life is always so busy at work or home that his cup of tea or coffee is icy cold by the time he gets around to drinking it – the Delta Insulated Mug from Sea to Summit is the answer.

This lightweight mug is made from BPA free material, with a heat dissipating base, a leak-proof zipper lid, a heat-resistant rim and topped off with an insulated sleeve to keep the insides hotter for longer.

This versatile mug can be used at work, at the campsite or at the trailhead – so it’s perfect to pop in someone’s Christmas stocking this December.

The Delta mug is a great gift – cos no-one likes a lukewarm cuppa. Image: Sea to Summit

2. Podium Chill Dirt 0.6L Bottle

What’s so cool about this bottle, is that it’s the same reliable Camelbak Podium design we all know and love, but with the addition of a mud cap to keep dirt from splattering all over the nozzle when out adventuring.

If you know a guy who can’t sit still and is always zipping around on his bike and tearing up the trails – this bottle keeps drinks colder for longer and now stays cleaner too!

Chill your water and keep the nozzle clean on hardcore rides with the Podium Chill. Image: Camelbak

3. Protective Leather Gloves

Whether it’s for turning the snags at a sausage sizzle, lifting a camp oven full of damper or managing the fire – the Protective Leather Gloves from Campfire are a handy gift (see what we did there?).

These gloves are made from leather which provides you with a sturdy grip and heat protection and is also lined for extra insulation against the heat.

These gloves from Campfire are the handiest gift to give. Image: Campfire

UNDER $50

4. 155 Lumen Slimline Head Torch

Perfect for wearing on an evening ride, when pottering around the shed, or setting up the tent at dusk – the Korr 155 Lumen Slimline Head Torch is a great all-rounder.

Bright, effective and not too bulky – the 155 Lumen Slimline Head Torch also has an IP66 waterproof rating so it’s built to use on all kinds of adventures.

For illumination on his everyday adventures, the 155 Lumen Head Torch fits the bill. Image: Korr Lighting

5. Furno Stove Pot Set

The Furno Stove and Pot Set from 360 Degrees is an absolute cracker of a gift, as it’s got to be one of the most affordable and efficient cooking sets available.

This set is perfect for the beginner hiker, as it has pretty much everything you need in one convenient package. If you know someone that’s just getting into bushwalking or Scouts and needs a reliable pot set and stove – this would be a great gift!

The Furno Stove Pot Set is compact, lightweight and great value. Image: 360 Degrees

6. AeroPress

If you know a caffeine fiend who would appreciate a new way to brew coffee at home, on the trail or at the campsite then get them an AeroPress! This coffee maker makes a smooth, rich and grit-free brew in under two minutes, and is also lightweight and easy to clean.

Gift the gift of delicious coffee this year for a day at work, an early morning at the campsite, or a weekend hike with the Aeropress from Aerobie.

Start the morning off right with some delicious coffee in the AeroPress. Image: Aerobie

7. Duffel Pak 50L

For hitting the gym, a quick interstate trip, or weekend away – the Duffle Pak 50L from Black Wolf is a versatile gear carrier. Made from durable yet lightweight polyester fabric, with lockable zips, top end grab handles and a shoulder strap for carrying – it’s going to come in handy for travel, camping and day-to-day!

The Duffel Pak can haul gear for all kinds of adventures. Image: Black Wolf

UNDER $100

8. WCI-22 Icebox

The WCI-22 from Dometic is the kind of pressie that you probably wouldn’t buy for yourself, but is guaranteed a rapt reception! The seamless construction, refrigeration grade PU foam, strong nylon latches and stainless-steel rods ensure this icebox keeps its contents fresh from 3 to 10 days.

If you’ve got a partner, brother, uncle or mate that works outdoors, this icebox is the perfect size to fit in the boot to use as a lunchbox on the daily grind. It also has a carry strap making it a great choice for a picnic lunch or to carry to a mate’s BBQ.

Who wouldn’t be stoked to receive a WCI-22 under the Xmas tree? Image: Dometic Australia

9. Sidekick Multi-Tool

If you’re really struggling to pick a gift, and you kind of want to spoil someone – the Leatherman Sidekick is always a great choice.

This tool is made from solid stainless steel, and features spring-loaded pliers, one hand operable knife, straight edge 420HC steel large blade, outside-accessible blade and saw and a pocket clip for securing.

Any outdoorsy bloke is going to appreciate a quality multi-tool like the sidekick. Image: Leatherman

10. Goanna Chair

An absolute classic for the camper in your life, the Oztent Goanna Chair is a simple yet very robust outdoor chair. It’s got a heavy-duty coated steel frame, a padded 600D polyester seat and an adjustable lumbar strap for comfort.

One arm has an insulated drink holder, and the other has a storage pocket. So once you sit down, you don’t have to get back up! The Goanna Chair comes with a storage bag included as well, for easy carrying from the vehicle to the campsite.

The Goanna Chair will be an absolute staple at the campsite. Image: Oztent

BONUS – BioLite FirePit

Now, if you really wanted to treat someone to something really special – you could always get them a BioLite FirePit.

This smokeless portable fire pit is not only super schmick looking it can also be used to grill your dinner! So, you can enjoy the atmosphere of a campfire without the smoke and cook a delicious meal on it…genius!

We reckon the FirePit is an absolute cracker if you want to blow the budget this year. Image: BioLite

This is definitely not something that anyone would ‘need’. But, it would be an absolute ripper to receive under the tree this Christmas, that’s for sure!

What’s your favourite part of the Christmas season?

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Solid Deal: Grab Three CamelBak Podium Big Chill Bottles for Just $20

Staying hydrated is important all the time, but this is especially true if you work out. And when it comes down to it, CamelBak’s Podium Big Chill bottles are fantastic. Today, you can grab a trio for just $20.

If you’re not familiar with CamelBak’s bottle lineup, here’s the quick and dirty: they have the Podium, which are uninsulated 20 ounce bottles; the Podium Chill, which are insulated 20 ounce bottles, the Podium Big Chill, which are insulated 25 ounce bottles, and the Podium Ice, which are highly insulated 21 ounce bottles.

But here’s the thing: CamelBak recently redesigned its bottles to work better for cyclists—the older design was kind of off in a bottle cage on a bike. The new design works much better in that scenario.

Because of the redesign, however, they’re knocking the price on the older design. So you can grab three of the 25 ounce Big Chill bottles for just $20 if you use the coupon code 3FOR20 on CamelBak’s website. The bottles come in nine different colors, and it appears they’re all still in stock at the time of writing.

If you’re in the market for some new hydration equipment for the gym, on a run, or just for general use, these bottles are excellent. They hold a lot of water, keep it cold for twice as long as uninsulated bottles, and also look great.

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Care for your health when hiking

Tips and tricks for hiking hydration, water bladders, keeping feet happy, avoiding aches and pains – as well as how to get out on the trail quickly.

• Hydration • Water Bladder Tips and Tricks • Keep your feet happy • Avoid aches and pains • Get out and go – quick!

Hydration

How much should I drink to stay hydrated?

Everyone is different, and is also depends on the temperature and level of exertion… but a general guideline is 4 to 6 ounces every 20 minutes or so. Better to sip a little frequently than a lot every few hours (this is where a hydration bladder comes in handy)

Headaches, dizziness, or difficulty concentrating can signal dehydration while anxiety, a weak or rapid pulse, and clammy or hot, dry skin point to serious dehydration. See also “Hiking Health“.

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Water Bottles and Bladders

The two most common ways of carrying water on a hike are with water bottles (plastic or metal) or a water bladder (also called a reservoir) inside a backpack.

The pack can be dedicated to the bladder with just a little room for day hike gear, or a regular backpack with a pocket to place a reservoir. Water bottles can be carried inside a pack, on outside pockets or in a dedicated waist belt pack.

We prefer to use a water bladder inside our packs. The backpacks we use have a sleeve pocket to slip the bladder in and a hole to run the tube out and around to clip into the pack strap. The end of the tube has a “bite valve” that releases water when you bite on it. This is an easy way to drink as you hike.

On a longer hike or in really hot weather, we add water bottles into the mesh pockets on the outside of the backpack. For shorter hikes, we may use just bottles. Water bottles are quicker to fill and clean, but can be more awkward to grab while hiking – depending on how they carried. [What we use: We bought two Camelback Podium Chills in 2013 and have used them constantly since – workouts, hiking, biking, kayaking, in the car, at my desk. They’re insulated and when filled with ice will keep water cold for hours. The lockable bite valve keeps the water in no matter what.]

It really comes down to personal preference to which is better. If you are new to hiking, or just giving it a go and not sure if you’ll hike much… a water bottle is a less expensive investment. But for frequent hikers, or those doing longer hikes… we find that a hydration bladder is the only way to go.

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Hydration Bladder Tips and Tricks

• Camelback makes a CamelBak Cleaning Kit that includes brushes, drying arms and cleaning tablets to keep your water bladder funk-free. • Store your clean, dry, water bladder in the freezer to prevent mold and funk. Fold it in half, and keep the cap open. When ready to fill it, let it thaw a few minutes so it becomes flexible again. • Fill your water bladder halfway (or more) with ice cubes to keep the water cool. Can fill the night before and chill as well. • Try electrolyte tablets like Nuun as they add a little flavor, vitamins and minerals… and getting enough electrolytes can reduce your chance of hyponatremia. (Our fave flavors: Nuun Tri Berry and Lemon Lime)

Keep your feet happy

Never underestimate the importance of foot comfort. • Channel your inner Mr. Rogers – swap out shoes at the start and end of your hike. Drive to the trail head in something comfy like Merrell’s Mocs or sandals, change into boots, then at the end of the hike change back into the comfy shoes. Put on a fresh pair of socks as well. • Rejuvenate your feet by removing boots at a lunch or snack break; let them cool down a bit. A few seconds of foot massage also works wonders. • Elevate your feet/legs up when you take a break. Prop on a rock or log, or cross one ankle over the other knee when laying on your back… anything to get the feet/lower leg up a bit. • On long hikes, try soaking your feet in a clean stream or lake for a few minutes to reduce heat and swelling. Avoid aches and pains • Stretch your muscles: do some light stretching after a few minutes of hiking, at your breaks, and when you are done. Improves your hike AND your recovery the next day. • Add dried blueberries or tart cherries to your trail mix. They both reduce inflammation, which is a major cause of joint pain. They’re tasty and your knees will thank you. • Consider using trekking poles to reduce the impact on your knees. • Consider taking an ibuprofen (like Advil) about halfway through a long hike if your knees tend to get cranky. Ibuprofen reduces inflammation. • Milk can be a good food for muscle-recovery. In our opinion, this also means that after-hike ice cream is “medicinal”! Once home we might make an ice-coffee with milk and a packet of Starbucks Via, or whip up a banana smoothie – blend a ripe frozen banana with milk, a generous dollop of peanut butter and squirt of Hershey’s syrup… yum.

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Get out and go – quick!

Time is short, the weekend is coming… don’t waste time scrambling to get ready. • Keep your backpack packed with the basic essentials: First aid kit, compass, tissues/TP, hand sanitizer, and possibly headlamp/flashlight, pocketknife and fire starter. • Keep boots, trekking poles, hats/gloves, bug spray, suntan lotion etc in an old duffel bag, along with the pre-packed backpack, ready to grab and toss in the car. • Pick a trail ahead of time. Gather up trail maps and directions and add to the duffel. • Charge your camera/GPS batteries the night before. Toss in the pack the next morning. • Fill water bottles/bladders in the morning (or chill in the fridge overnight). • Toss energy bars or trailmix into the backpack, grab your duffel and go!

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Backpacking Gear List: Everything We Brought Hiking

Teton Crest Trail Backpacking Gear List: Everything We Brought Hiking

By Kyle Nossaman on September 14, 2018, 12:25 pm SHARE THIS

Gear, food, and apparel are essential to every backpacking trip, though the specific items vary depending on the individual and their destination. On a recent backpacking trip in Grand Teton National Park, our editor took detailed notes on each item he and his wife chose to bring along.

On August 15, my wife and I set out to backpack 40 miles along the Teton Crest Trail. The trail is one-of-a-kind, paralleling the west side of the Teton mountain range via breathtaking mountain passes and basins. We took four days and three nights to complete the trek, soaking in the views and sleeping in epic locations along the way.

Here’s our comprehensive packing list, categorized by gear, food, and apparel. Hopefully, it will help you when you’re packing for your next backpacking trip. It’s worth noting that my wife and I aren’t ultralight hikers and opted for extra comforts this time around to help us enjoy our trip.

The Gear We Brought on the Teton Crest Trail backpacking gear to pack

Backpacks: Osprey Atmos 65 and Jansport Katahdin 70 I’ve owned my Atmos 65 pack since 2011. It’s comfortable, has plenty of features, and has enough capacity for me to carry most of the bigger gear items. I always keep the pack cover (sold separately) in the outer stretch pocket.

After struggling to fit one of the bear canisters in my wife’s 34-liter Deuter backpack (pictured above), we quickly switched her to our only other pack, Jansport’s Katahdin 70. It’s large and heavy but performed well on our trek.

backpacking among wildflowers Trekking through wildflowers with my Osprey Atmos 65 pack Water Bladders: Osprey 3-Liter Reservoirs Osprey recently rebuilt its 3-liter water bladder, and we love the new design. The bladder at the top of the gear picture is the older model with a screw-on cap. The cap is very finicky and, when not screwed on just right, tends to leak water.

The bladder below it is Osprey’s new Hydraulics Reservoir, with a larger top opening that closes with a sliding clamp and a detachable drinking hose that allows for easier removal of the bladder when it’s time to fill up. Our backpacks are both bladder compatible, and we’re fans of the 3-liter reservoir and the hands-free drinking.

Water Bottle: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 21oz Insulated Bottle We bring a powder Gatorade mix on most backpacking trips to fuel us with electrolytes and give us something besides water to drink. This insulated bottle is reserved for the drink mix and kept handy in our backpack’s side pocket.

Tent: Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 This ultralight two-person, two-vestibule tent is incredible. It weighs a mere 2 pounds 3 ounces, and the small package slides effortlessly into my pack. Read our full review here for more details.

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Tent Review BIG AGNES TIGER WALL UL2 REVIEW: ULTRALIGHT 2-PERSON TENT Big Agnes managed to expertly shave weight without sacrificing comfort in its Tiger Wall UL2 tent, reviewed here. After a number of backpacking trips, this ultralight two-person, two-vestibule tent has secured a top spot in our backpacking arsenal. Read more…

Sleeping Pad: Big Agnes Q-Core SLX Insulated Double Easily inflated with the extra Pumphouse Ultra bag, this 3.5-inch-thick double sleeping pad makes for a plush backcountry bed. For a double pad, it’s small and lightweight enough to justify bringing on longer treks. Plus, it pairs well with our double sleeping bag (below).

Sleeping Bag: Big Agnes Sentinel 30 Double This double sleeping bag weighs less than our two individual sleeping bags combined, so why not go with the cuddle-friendly option? It’s filled with 600-fill DownTek water-repellent down and keeps us warm on near-freezing nights.

Blanket: Blue Ridge Home Fashions Packable Oversized Down Throw We bring along this cheap down blanket when the nighttime temps might dip into the 30s. It stuffs into small crevices in my backpack and adds some extra warmth when cooking dinner or sleeping.

Pillows: Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow Premium (Large) These pillows are clutch! They pack up small and are super lightweight. Once inflated, they’re big enough to roll around on and way more comfortable than a wadded up jacket.

sea to summit backpacking pillows Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow Premium (Large) Camp Chairs: Helinox Chair Zero and REI Co-op Trail Chair Helinox’s Chair Zero weighs 1 pound and fits easily into our backpack’s side water bottle pocket. It assembles quickly and provides a solid backrest after a long day on the trail.

REI’s Trail Chair is a classic camp chair, though a bit bulky and heavy. We roll it up and strap it to the bottom of a pack when hiking. Again, the back support is lovely once at camp.

Rain Tarp: ENO ProFly Rain Tarp Though our tent has two vestibules, we sometimes bring this separate rain tarp for a more comfortable place to cook, chill at camp, and cover our gear in the event of a rainstorm. Our Teton Crest Trail forecast was indecisive on rain, so we erred on the safe side of having it if we needed it. We didn’t this time, but we’ve used it before. It provides great coverage, and the easy-adjust guy lines make it extremely easy to pull taut.

rain fly and camp chair My wife hanging out in the Helinox Chair Zero under ENO’s ProFly Rain Tarp Bear Canisters: Sabre Frontiersman Bear Safe Container Bear canisters are required on all backcountry trips in Grand Teton National Park. Though bulky and cumbersome, our container worked like it was supposed to, securing our food and scented items from bears. We each stuffed one canister at the very bottom of our backpacks and accessed them from our bottom zippers when on the trail.

Bear Spray: Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray Bear spray is also required on all backcountry trips in Grand Teton National Park. Our spray cost $45 and kept us less paranoid while in bear country. It’s like life insurance: You buy it hoping you’ll never need to use it.

Water Filter: Katadyn Gravity BeFree Water Filtration System – 3 liters The Katadyn Gravity BeFree 3-liter water filter lets gravity do its thing �� no pumping required. The 3-liter reservoir filters water at a rate of 2 liters per minute. The best part, though, is its compatibility with new water bladders. The filter’s hose snaps into the housing on our new Osprey 3-liter bladder and fills it up with no chance of spills. Check out our full review on the filter here.

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Stove: MSR PocketRocket Stove I’ve owned this stove for over seven years now, and it’s still kicking. It’s compact and can easily boil a pot of water in a few minutes.

Propane: MSR IsoPro Canister Fuel MSR makes small, medium, and large fuel canisters. We buy the medium-size ones, as they tend to last for three to five backpacking trips.

Lighters: BIC Classic Lighter Cheap and effective, we bring two of these just in case one gets damaged or runs out of fuel.

Pot: GSI Outdoors Halulite 1.8-liter Ultralight Boiler Pot This 1.8-liter pot weighs 11 ounces and is made of hard anodized aluminum. Its handle stays cool and flips up to lock the lid into place when stored. We typically just use it to boil water for backpacking meals, instant oatmeal, or instant coffee.

sipping coffee Using our GSI Outdoors Halulite boiler pot, MSR PocketRocket Stove, and MSR fuel on a different backpacking trip in Black Canyon of the Gunnison Sporks: Humangear GoBites Uno Spork Unfortunately, we forgot to bring our two sporks on this trip. So we had to clean off two of our extra tent stakes and use them as our utensils. Though a little sharp, they did the trick!

Coffee Mug: REI Co-op Recycled Camp Mug (20 fl. oz.) This mug doesn’t get scalding hot like enamelware mugs tend to. The lid is also a nice plus.

Towel: Next Adventure Microfiber Camp Towel We use this towel for everything: drying off after a swim, wiping down a wet tent, drying dishes, etc. It folds down small and actually soaks up moisture, while some other towels we’ve used just move water around.

Multitool: Leatherman Crater C33SX Though we mostly use the knife on this multitool, a few of its other tools have come in handy on various trips. We use the flat screwdriver, for example, to open and close our bear canisters.

Trekking Poles: Leki Makalu Carbon Ultralight My wife generally uses these poles and has found that they help relieve some back and knee pain on long uphills and downhills. They expand and contract to stow away on the outside of her backpack. Unfortunately, they’ve started contracting randomly when hiking, even with the mechanisms locked tight.

Headlamps: Ledlenser SEO 7R and UCO Air Rechargeable lithium batteries power both headlamps, though the Ledlenser SEO 7R can also accommodate three AAA batteries as a backup. Each has a red light, which we use to preserve our night vision and keep bugs away. The Ledlenser’s beam can be adjusted from narrow to wide to properly light up things in the distance or up close.

Binoculars: Meade 10×25 Binoculars These binoculars are a hand-me-down. Though not the best, they do come in handy for watching wildlife at a distance.

Portable Charger: myCharge RAZOR PLUS USB Portable Power Bank We mostly bring along this portable charger to keep my iPhone from dying while on the trail. We use my phone for videos and pictures, and it’s nice to have some backup juice for it (or for our rechargeable headlamps). From our experience, this particular device can charge an iPhone from empty to full about 1.5 times.

Extra Tent Stakes: Wildish Aluminum Tent Stakes If we’re caught in some rain and need to set up our rain tarp, we have a few extra stakes to secure its guy lines to the ground. On the Teton Crest Trail, we had to use these as our eating utensils since we had accidentally left our sporks behind.

Rope: Miscellaneous You never know when some extra rope might be needed on a backpacking trip.

Compass: Suunto M-5 SK It’s always good to have a compass as a backup if we happen to lose our way.

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i We don’t always bring along our DSLR camera, but we couldn’t resist having it with us on this particularly scenic trail. Its images are super sharp, and we use it to capture vistas in a way our iPhones can’t.

scenery shot in the grand tetons We took this photo with our Canon EOS Rebel T3i camera First-Aid Kit: Miscellaneous We assembled our own first-aid kit, complete with a few alcohol wipes, Band-Aids, gauze wrap, wound cleaning solution, bandage wrapping tape, and Dermabond skin adhesive.

Blister Treatment: Body Glide Foot Anti Blister Balm This compact foot “stick” is easy to apply to hot spots, intended to lubricate areas that are being rubbed uncomfortably. Though it doesn’t completely prevent blisters, it tends to slow the process a bit.

Toilet Paper: Scott 1000 Septic Safe Toilet Paper Because we have a composting toilet in our RV, we use biodegradable toilet paper regularly. Usually, we toss a roll or a fistful of sheets into a ziplock baggie for use in the backcountry. Even though it’s biodegradable, we always pack it out.

Body Wipes: Huggies Natural Care Fragrance-Free Wipes We like having a sanitation option. These we use to clean our hands or feet and for a more satisfying “number two” cleanup.

Trash Bag: Gallon Ziplock Freezer Bags Standard trash bags kept ripping on us, so we recently converted to much tougher and more compact ziplock gallon freezer bags for trash. The zip closure also helps keep odors down. We bring one for food and miscellaneous trash and one for toilet paper trash.

Chapstick: Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm No one wants chapped or sunburned lips in the backcountry (or anywhere).

Medicine: Ibuprofen and Equate Headache Relief These are nice to have to prevent migraines, relieve altitude sickness, or combat inflammation/soreness.

S-Biners: Nite Ize S-Biner #4 Another miscellaneous item, these S-Biners have a number of uses. Generally, we use these to attach sandals to our packs.

Sandals: Chaco Z/2 Cloud It’s nice to let your feet air out after a long day on the trail. Though Chacos are relatively heavy, we brought ours on this trip to let our feet breathe once at camp.

Books: “The Emerald Mile” and Amazon Kindle E-Reader Sure, books are extra weight. But it’s just so nice to sit down with a great read and enjoy a quiet evening in the backcountry. We try to make camp around 3 or 4 p.m., so we like having the entertainment. “The Emerald Mile” is an excellent adventure book that we highly recommend. And, as we’re living full-time on the road, our Amazon Kindle e-reader has been really nice to have. We can rent e-books from our home library for free and avoid accumulating books on our RV.

The Food We Brought food packing list for backpacking

Breakfast: Quaker Instant Oatmeal Protein and Alpine Start Original Blend Instant Coffee The Quaker Instant Oatmeal Protein packets are larger and more filling than standard instant oatmeal packets. Simply boil water, pour it straight into the packet, and voila!

Every good backpacking trip starts with coffee. Delicious and caffeinated, Alpine Start Original Blend Instant Coffee is our brew of choice.

Snacks: CLIF Bars, Peanut Butter Crackers, Sunbelt Bakery Oats & Honey Bars, Trail Mix, Gatorade Mix, Fruit Food is fuel on long treks. We brought a mix of salty and sweet snacks on this particular trip, plus some caffeinated ones. One of CLIF’s newer flavors is Peanut Toffee Buzz, which contains caffeine. The Gatorade Mix kept us from getting tired of plain old water, and the fruit was a healthy pick-me-up.

Lunch: Peanut Butter and Honey Pita Sandwiches, Dill Pickle Chips, Fruit, Snickers Though the pita bread wasn’t the best choice (it didn’t contain the honey very well), peanut butter and honey sandwiches tend to keep well and are packed with protein. Dill pickle chips are delicious and a great source of salt. For fruit, we often bring tougher ones like clementines and apples. Snickers serve as our backcountry dessert of choice.

Dinner: Omeals and Tea Omeals are backpacking meals that don’t require a stove. You simply pour any liquid (hot or cold, filtered or unfiltered) into the package. An included “heating element” reacts with the liquid, heating it up and forcing steam out of the top “steam vent.” The heated liquid heats up the precooked food pouch inside, which you remove after five minutes. Just like that, you have a hot meal for one. We’ve brought them along on a number of backpacking trips and always enjoy the easy prep.

If it’s chilly out, after dinner we’ll sometimes make a few cups of tea. We like it because it helps us drink more water and is a great way to relax before bed.

Omeals backpacking food Self-heating Omeals My Trail Apparel apparel for backpacking

Shirt: MtnLogic The MtnLogic (since rebranded as Bight Gear) shirt is pilling where my backpack straps rest, but otherwise it’s a great breathable Polartec Delta shirt.

Shorts: Lululemon Surge 7-Inch Shorts These Lululemon Surge shorts are lightweight, quick drying, and have yet to cause chafing. Plus, because there’s a liner, no underwear is needed.

Socks: Smartwool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks, Darn Tough Dashes Crew Light Socks, Stance Warm Socks The Smartwool and Darn Tough socks are both made of merino wool, so they’re antimicrobial and stink-free. The Stance socks are a warmer pair that I wear at night or early in the morning.

Shoes: Merrell MQM Flex Mid Waterproof Boots We didn’t know whether or not there would be stream or snow crossings on our trail, so I chose to wear my waterproof Merrell MQM Flex Mid boots. They’re plenty breathable, but the narrow foot box gave my pinky toes a few blisters.

Warm Jacket: The North Face Ventrix Hoodie The Ventrix hoodie is warm, comfortable, and lightweight. It breathes really well, so I can hike in it late into the morning without breaking a sweat.

jacket and sweatpants for backpacking The North Face Ventrix jacket and Showers Pass Track Pants Sweatpants: Showers Pass Track Pants These sweatpants are slim fitting and plenty warm for cold temps.

Rain Jacket: Marmot Eclipse Jacket Though we didn’t need our rain gear on this particular trip, my Marmot Eclipse EVODry rain jacket is extremely waterproof without the crinkly, stuffy feel.

Miscellaneous Apparel: Mountain Hardwear Gloves, Flowfold Beanie, BUFF, Gap Long-Sleeved Shirt, ExOfficio Boxer Briefs, Columbia Running Hat, Wiley X Hudson Sunglasses The gloves, beanie, and BUFF are great for keeping the extremities warm and the wind at bay. The long-sleeved Gap shirt is simply an extra comfortable layer to don if needed. At night, I usually change out of my hiking shorts and into my ExOfficio boxer briefs for extra comfort and cleanliness when sleeping. Even after repeated uses, they never smell. The Columbia running hat is cool and effective, and the Wiley X Hudson polarized sunglasses keep the squinting to a minimum.

My Wife’s Trail Apparel girls apparel for backpacking

Shirts: Black Diamond S/S Block Tee and Under Armour Athletic T-Shirt Both shirts are breathable, sweat-wicking, and long enough to not ride up my wife’s back when she’s wearing her backpack. She did regret bringing her white UA shirt because it got dirty very fast. So it’s now designated as a backpacking-only shirt.

Sports Bra: Under Armour Seamless Plunge My wife’s Under Armour sports bra is her all-time favorite. It’s comfortable and supportive without being constricting. Plus, it’s cheap and sold at UA outlet stores.

Shorts & Leggings: Reebok Athletic Shorts and Leggings The Reebok shorts and leggings are flattering and comfortable with a waistband like yoga pants.

Socks: Smartwool Socks, Cotton Ankle-High Socks From Target The Smartwool hiking socks help keep odors down so they can be worn multiple days in a row.

hiking on a bridge Black Diamond T-shirt, Reebok leggings, Merrell hiking boots Shoes: Merrell Eventyr Bluff Waterproof Boots These hiking boots are cute, waterproof, and durable. My wife wears them on short hikes, long backcountry outings, and even around town. The only downside is that the heel cup is beginning to stick out and cause blisters.

Warm Jacket: The North Face Ventrix jacket She uses the Ventrix jacket for the same reasons I listed above. She likes that it has a hood so when her ears get cold hiking she can pull it on or off.

Sweatpants: Under Armour sweatpants Her UA sweatpants provide a warm layer on top of shorts or leggings and repel wind and water.

Rain Jacket: Marmot Minimalist Waterproof Jacket My wife has had this jacket since 2011, and it’s stood the test of time. She bought one size up for more rain coverage in the sleeves and body.

marmot rain jacket Women’s Marmot Minimalist rain jacket Miscellaneous Apparel: BUFF, Burton Long-Sleeved Baselayer, Qikpac Rain Pants The Burton long-sleeved baselayer is flattering, comfortable, and functional. It’s thin enough to go under any coat without feeling bulky and has thumb holes in the sleeves to keep them from riding up.

As for the rain pants, she uses them so infrequently that she honestly just wanted to find the cheapest pair. We scored when we found this pair in her size at Sierra Trading Post for $19. They serve their purpose, keep her dry, and have buttons to adjust the size around the ankles.

And that’s our packing list for our Teton Crest Trail backpacking adventure. Did we leave anything out? What are some of your favorite backpacking gear, food, or apparel items? What do you do for meals in the backcountry?

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