What’s your go-to hiking gear in 2025? Here’s what worked best for me
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I’ve been hiking a lot this year and testing out different outdoor gear. Some items really stood out for comfort and durability, while others were disappointing.
For example, I found that the right pair of hiking boots makes a huge difference on long trails. A lightweight jacket also saved me during sudden rain.
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I’ve been hiking a lot this year and testing out different outdoor gear. Some items really stood out for comfort and durability, while others were disappointing.
For example, I found that the right pair of hiking boots makes a huge difference on long trails. A lightweight jacket also saved me during sudden rain.
wrote last edited by [email protected]Trekking poles. People always make excuses for why they don't need them and low-key tease other hikers for using them.
They massively improve your ability to cover rough terrain and they also greatly decrease your chances of minor injuries.
That being said, I just carry them around on my backpack because "I don't really need them" lmao.
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I’ve been hiking a lot this year and testing out different outdoor gear. Some items really stood out for comfort and durability, while others were disappointing.
For example, I found that the right pair of hiking boots makes a huge difference on long trails. A lightweight jacket also saved me during sudden rain.
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I’ve been hiking a lot this year and testing out different outdoor gear. Some items really stood out for comfort and durability, while others were disappointing.
For example, I found that the right pair of hiking boots makes a huge difference on long trails. A lightweight jacket also saved me during sudden rain.
It really depends on the location, terrain, weather, and distance. Most of my hikes I just go in trail running shoes and bring a water bottle. That’s usually enough for up to 5 miles. Further than that I’ll pack snacks. I plan for one snack break every 2 hours or 5 miles of walking. So a nice hefty snack can be good for up to 10 miles. Beyond that I need a meal, like a bagel sandwich. That’s good enough for up to 12 or 15 miles. Beyond that I might bring a pint of beer or something extra like a huge cookie. If you’re going more than 20 miles per day I doubt you need any advice. I’ve done 32 miles, and it was just a lot of snacks (and water).
As another commenter said, trekking poles are nice sometimes. For me I only use them when carrying a load, or for loose or slippery terrain.
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Trekking poles. People always make excuses for why they don't need them and low-key tease other hikers for using them.
They massively improve your ability to cover rough terrain and they also greatly decrease your chances of minor injuries.
That being said, I just carry them around on my backpack because "I don't really need them" lmao.
I'm not the young spring chicken I used to be and I find myself appreciating the trekking poles more and more. Having the extra stability on rough or narrow sections makes me safer and they make a big difference to my knees on long downhill sections. Highly recommend
