Top 5 pieces of gear for hiking/ outdoors

While the destination is important when setting out for a hike, the gear you wear is crucial in getting you there.

1) A quality base layer is a crucial start to your list of equipment. We like Under Armour; they strive to provide products that offer both functionality and performance.

The UA base line of products provide exactly that with products for both men and women to get you through those long hikes.

A quality base layer helps keep you dry while keeping your heat close to your body, which is crucial when layering.

2) A set of quality gloves. These help keep the temperature in your hands regulated so you can manage all the equipment you carry along.

There are plenty of good options available. However, we love layers. So naturally, we jump to the creators of our favorite base layer, Under Armour.

Their liner line of gloves gives you a great option as a standalone pair or under a thicker pair for those colder treks.

3) Depending on what you need to carry, you'll want a quality bag for all those snacks and other goodies.

When packing, you will want to have the heavy items close to your back. So, a bag that expands is a great option. We will cover packing bags in another post later on.

4) Communication

While not necessary, satellite messengers offer peace of mind. Most satellite communication devices use the Iridium network.

While Iridium also offers their own line of devices, be it cellphones,

we prefer Garmin devices that offer Iridium communication through their own line of devices equipped with inReach.

The Garmin inReach Mini is a great choice for this.

The inReach Mini connects with your cellular phone and sends text messages on its behalf.

5) Footwear

While packing, make sure you pack multiple pairs of socks. There is nothing worse than wet feet, both from a survival as well as a comfort perspective.