I thought it might be useful to give you all some insight into “What’s In My Bag?” for 3-season (Fall, Spring, Summer) day hikes. I’ve gone through a lot of gear through the years, including selling used gear that I really didn’t enjoy using. This is what I carry with me on any medium or difficult day hike, with an emphasis on trying to keep my pack light.

Lofoten Norway
Lofoten Norway

10 Essentials

Topo Designs Mountain Pack What's in My Bag
Topo Designs Mountain Pack

Bulk

Iceland
Iceland

Clothing & Footwear

  • Shirts: I’m a huge fan of the Icebreaker Merino Wool shirts, even with the heavy price tag
  • Shell: My go-to rain jacket is a super cheap North Face Hyvent 2.5 I bought from the Freeport outlets. Similar here
  • Pants: I will usually wear Lululemon Yoga Pants but if I’m scrambling in New England, I’ll put on my Fjallraven Keb Trousers
  • Boots: It took me a while to realize that stiff boots just aren’t for me. If you have strong ankles, I would recommend a softer boot like the Salomon X Ultra Mid II GTX. They’re ridiculously comfortable and low bulk! As an aside, I did all of my Zion and Bryce Canyon hiking in Nike running shoes so don’t think you *need* to buy new boots if you are just doing some easy terrain hiking!

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