One Hill of an Adventure

Our Gear List

Tried, tested & adventure approved. These are the things we actually use on our adventures and think are worth buying!

Clothing

What we wear on the trail and beyond.

Capilene Cool Tech Tees

Patagonia

$40 to $90
patagonia.com

On sale from ~$15. Subscribe to their email list to catch deals.

These shirts are a staple for hiking, skiing, and adventuring. They wick sweat fast, dry even faster, and somehow manage to not smell terrible after working out a lot.

  • ●Sweat wicking and quick drying: soaks up moisture and moves it away from your skin so you stay comfortable even when you're working hard
  • ●Highly breathable: you can wear these all day in the heat without feeling trapped
  • ●Made from 35 to 100% recycled fabric: so you can feel good about the planet while you're out exploring it
  • ●Available in multiple versions: Sun, Daily, Trail, Ultra, and Merino Blend. There's a fit for whatever you're doing.

A note on Patagonia in general

The Capilene tees are great, but one of the biggest reasons we keep coming back to Patagonia gear is their Ironclad Guarantee. The prices can feel really steep upfront. We were incredibly skeptical and didn't buy Patagonia for a long time because we thought it was for rich people. But Patagonia stands behind everything they make for the lifetime of the product. If something doesn't perform to your satisfaction, you can return it for a repair, replacement, or refund. That changes the math entirely. A $90 shirt that lasts a decade is a much better deal than a $30 shirt you replace every season.

Learn more about the Ironclad Guarantee →

Hydration

What keeps us going on the trail.

M.U.L.E. 12 Hydration Pack

CamelBak · 100 oz. Reservoir

$142
camelbak.com

Older models work great too. Check used gear sites!

We bought ours 7 years ago and it's still in amazing condition. It's been with us on hundreds of hikes, in all weather conditions. Holds a significant amount of water AND has plenty of space for everything else you need like snacks, toilet paper, sunscreen, bug spray, you name it.

  • ●100 oz. reservoir: holds more than enough for a full day on the trail without worrying about refills
  • ●Roomy storage: plenty of space beyond just the water bladder for all your trail essentials
  • ●Built to last: ours has held up through years of hard use with zero issues
  • ●Get the CamelBak brand specifically: we've tried cheaper hydration packs and the water flow just isn't the same. You wouldn't think it matters until you're exhausted on a climb and desperately want a sip of water. The bite valve and flow on CamelBak are noticeably better.

On the price

Yes, $142 feels steep. But ours is 7 years old and still going strong. Like the Patagonia gear above, the cost per use math works out really well when the product lasts this long. We wouldn't switch brands.