Boots, pack, socks, hat, bottle. The day-hike kit we'd actually reach for on the way out.
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This is the kit we'd grab if we had a free Saturday and a trail in mind. Nothing aspirational, just the pieces that have earned their spot in our own packs after years of weekends out. Five things across five categories, all under a hundred and fifty bucks. |
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Merrell Men's Moab 3 Waterproof The boot that gets recommended more than any other at the shop because it works for most people on most trails. Comfortable out of the box, dry through wet grass and stream crossings, and priced where you won't think twice about getting them muddy. $120.00
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Osprey Daylite Big enough for a layer, lunch, a bottle, and the small stuff. Small enough that you forget it's on your back by mile two, which is the only test a day pack needs to pass. $70.00
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Smartwool Performance Hike Light Cushion Crew The merino sock priced like a cotton one but actually does its job. Light cushion under the heel and ball, breathable through the arch, no bunching at the toe, and they hold up after a hundred washes. $25.00
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Outdoor Research Sombriolet Sun Hat A real sun hat instead of a ballcap that leaves your ears burning by lunchtime. UPF 50+, vented crown so your head doesn't cook, and it packs flat in the lid of your pack when you hit treeline shade. $33.75
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Nalgene Appalachian Outfitters Wide Mouth - 32oz The bottle most of us carry. 32oz is the right size for a half-day out, the wide mouth fits ice cubes and electrolyte tabs, and this one has the AO logo on it. $15.00
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