RESOURCES

Packing List

This is my master packing checklist that I have refined over the years. The first column (2-3 Days) is what we primarily used when hiking around Arizona. The others come in handy when you need different gear. I have outlined several different lists including: 2-3 Days, Summer, Winter, Rain, 4+ Days and Ultra-Light.  

Gear Recommendations

Below are some of our favorite companies where we bought our backpacking gear.

ZPacks

(backpack, poncho, rain paints)

Western Mountaineering

(sleeping bag, jacket, booties)

Thermarest

(quality, lightweight sleeping pads)

Arc’teryx

(rain pants, jacket, fleece)

Gore-Tex

 (waterproof, lightweight jackets)

Montrail

(shoes)

Icebreaker

(socks)

Additional Long Trails

If you have an interest in hiking, and are a fan of long hikes, use this map to pick your next adventure on one of America’s best long trails.