Hub: packing. Pair with national parks and road trips. Desert and altitude punish cotton.
| Item | Why | Search |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking boots | Broken in before you fly. | Hiking boots |
| Trail running shoes | Easy rim walks. | Trail running shoes |
| Hiking socks | Blisters are a trip-killer. | Hiking socks |
| Trekking poles | Downhill knees in the Canyon. | Trekking poles |
| Hydration bladder | Hands-free water. | Hydration bladder |
| Electrolyte tablets | Heat, not a sports-drink personality. | Electrolyte tablets |
| Insect repellent | DEET or picaridin. | Insect repellent |
| Lightweight hiking trousers | Sun and brush. | Lightweight hiking trousers |
| UPF sun shirt | Better than burning. | UPF sun shirt |
| Gaiters (optional) | Sand and scree. | Gaiters (optional) |
Photography of wildlife: photography. What to buy in the US: America-specific.
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