Desert Hiking Gear List

If i don t trust an item it will not make this list.

Desert hiking gear list.

A wide brimmed hat protects the face and neck from desert sun. The more sun. Seriously my survival gear has been outlined in a few other posts so i won t rehash it here but there are some specialized items that i bring when hiking in the desert. Note that many of the items are options.

This list will be revised periodically to remain an up to date backpacking gear list of the best and lightest gear on the market that i personally feel are essential for the hunt. This list is most applicable to warm and hot weather pack trips it was created with hot weather desert backpacking and hiking in mind. Use it as a bath towel to keep you cool during a hike or to dry off after a dip in a fresh desert oasis. The salomon tech amphibian shoes were selected for the versatility needed for hiking in the heat as well as wading canyons.

I have modified my gear list so many times over the years and the pile of gear i no longer use is stacking up. Prevent sunburn by lathering on sunscreen frequently broad spectrum spf 15 or higher and cover all exposed. A microfiber travel towel is an absolute essential for any desert trip. What makes these type of pants the best for desert hiking is its versatility the ability to zip them off during the day and wear them as shorts.

It s lightweight compact and dries quickly so you can easily toss it in your daypack before and after use. There is absolutely no better way to prepare for both the daily highs and nighttime lows in the desert than with convertible pants. The airy mesh panels in the rail riders adventure shirt provide excellent ventilation in the heat. Also known as electrolyte replacements these powders help your body replenish electrolytes and prevent hyponatremia.

Grab a pair of convertible pants. Internal or external frame backpack screen tent or tarp down sleeping bag 30 to 20 f inflatable sleeping pad closed cell foam sleeping pad trekking poles canister stove and fuel canisters lighter and waterproof matches cookset eating utensils bowl and insulated mug headlamp w extra batteries. You need to decide based on your experience research and the expected conditions exactly what you want to carry.