Hiking Supplies
This page will show you where to go for
your hiking supplies. There is a list below, with links to a
few of the best places to buy gear. Almost everything here applies
to hiking and backpacking. For tips and recommendations
on specific categories of hiking supplies, follow these links
to other pages:
Lightweight
Backpacks covers day packs and
backpacks for multi-day trips. The new ultralight packs are lighter
than many day packs, so you may want to consider getting one
of these for both hiking and backpacking.
Hiking Clothes has some good ideas for outdoor clothing that
you can buy or make. There is also a guide for those who want
to travel light.
Hiking Shoes
Versus Hiking Boots suggests that
you give shoes a try, instead of those old-fashioned hot and
heavy hiking boots.
Hiking Staffs is about the necessity, or lack thereof, for trekking
poles and walking sticks of every kind. Did you know there are
carbon-fiber trekking poles that weigh less than 6 ounces per
pair, and are as strong as traditional poles?
Lightweight
Rainwear covers some of your rainwear
options. Hiking in mountains, in particular, requires rainwear
that works well. Keeping it light means you won't be tempted
to leave it behind when you go hiking.
Who Has The Best Hiking Supplies?
Who knows? But I have had good luck buying
hiking and backpacking supplies from the following sources (and
I get a comission from them if you buy through these links).
I also tell you the reasons I like them, so you can decide if
they are the right suppliers for you. (I also shop thrift stores
and rummage sales for hiking supplies, but that will have to
be another page someday.)
REI 
has a good selection of everything related to hiking, backpacking,
climbing and other outdoor activities. They are one of the best
places to go for hiking equipment when you want the highest quality.
They carry a good selection of freeze-dried meals and other backpacking/hiking
foods. (I haven't tried these, as I usually use grocery stores
for these supplies.)
SierraTradingPost.com
has name brand hiking and backpacking gear and clothes for 35%
to 70% off retail. I particularly like their closeouts, because
I prefer to wear last year's style when it cost me 70% less.
I've gotten some great deals on good running shoes here, too.
You won't always find what you need here, but if you do, it will
be good quality at a good price.
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