Trail-Tested, Trail-Approved

Gear I Use

Everything Shelby actually packs for day hikes, backpacking trips, and adventures with her own dog — organized so you can find what you need fast. Shopping links include current versions and clearly labeled size or fit options, which may differ from Shelby’s own gear. Original-model references may be discontinued.

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Camping Gear Backpacking & Day Hike Essentials Outdoor Dog Gear

Gear I Use

Camping Gear

Car-camping comfort — tables, coolers, roomy tents, and everything for basecamp.

Sleeping Bags

REI Hooded 20 Degree Sleeping Bag

Browse current REI Co-op sleeping bags — compare hood, rating and fit North Face Dolomite One Duo 2-Person Sleeping Bag

Tents

REI Half Dome 2 Plus 2-Person Tent (current model)REI Half Dome 3+ 3-Person Tent

Sea to Summit Ikos Lightweight 3-Person Tent (more durable)

CORE Equipment 6-Person Tent

Food/Fuel

Alpine Start Instant Coffee (8-packet option)Alpine Start Instant Coffee (30-serving bulk option)My Favorite Dehydrated Meals Check out my Favorite Hiking Snacks on Amazon!

Gear I Use

Backpacking & Day Hike Essentials

What actually goes in the pack — ultralight sleep systems, apparel, safety, and trail food.

Camp Kitchen

MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe Stove Jetboil MiniMo Cooking System TOAKS Ultralight 550mL Pot Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Cook Sets & Long Spork FlipFuel Canister Transfer Device

Food Storage / Bear Bins

BearVault 425 BearVault 450 Ursack Bag

River/Camp Shoes

Teva Sandals Exped Camp Booties

Lighting

Petzl Actik Core Headlamp (current model)Luminaid Solar String Lights & Charger

Camp Pillow

Sea to Summit Aeros Down Pillow – L Sea to Summit Ultralight Pillow

Sleeping Pads

Big Agnes Insulated Sleeping Pad NEMO Tensor Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad NEMO Switchback Accordion Sleeping Pad

Sleeping Bags

Sea to Summit Trek 30 Degree Sleeping Bag Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 15°F — unisex (current option)Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 15°F — women's (current option)Sea to Summit Alpine Down Sleeping Bag (-20F)Sea to Summit Reactor Sleeping Bag Liner

Tents

Sea to Summit Telos TR2 2-Person Tent REI Trailmade 2-Person Tent Lightweight replacement tent stakes North Face Stormbreak 1P Tent

Gear Protection

Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Compression Sacks Osprey Ultralight Rain Cover

Backpack

Osprey Ariel 55 — women's (current option)Osprey Ariel 65 — women's (current option)Osprey Aether 55 — men's (current option)Osprey Aether 65 — men's (current option)Gregory Women’s Maven 65L

Insulation

REI Flash Hyperstretch Fleece Jacket (current fit options)Stio Hometown Hooded Down Jacket

Rain Gear

Rab Kinetic 2.0 Jacket — men's (current option)Rab Kinetic 2.0 Jacket — women's (current option)Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket (fit options)REI Rainier Rain Pants — women's option REI Rainier Rain Pants — men's option

Hiking Apparel

[SUNSHIRT] Patagonia Capilene Sunshirt

Browse current Patagonia Capilene Cool shirts [PANT, year-round] Stio Pinedale Pant [PANT, spring/summer] Stio CFS Board Pant [SHORTS] Stio Goodwin 5″ short REI Trailmade Amphib Shorts — women's original model reference REI Trailmade Amphib Shorts — men's original model reference

Footwear

[SOCKS] Wigwam Socks La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Boots (current fit options)KEEN Targhee III Waterproof Mid Boots — women's original model reference KEEN Targhee III Waterproof Mid Boots — men's original model reference Salomon Speedcross 6 Trail-Running Shoes (fit and waterproof options)

Fuel, Hydration & Snacks

LMNT Electrolytes Skratch Energy Chews – the BEST Fatty Meat Sticks Bobo’s Oat Bars Archer's Grass-Fed Beef Jerky (7 oz. flavor options)

Seat Pad

Therm-a-Rest Z Seat — Shelby’s current pick (2 oz, manufacturer listed)NEMO Chipper — previous pick

Trekking Poles

Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles (current model)

Bathroom Kit

Kula Cloth (pee cloth; for the girls only)PACT Outdoors Lite Trowel

Emergency Bivvy

SOL Emergency Bivvy (current model); this item could SAVE your LIFE. Make sure it’s in your pack.

Compass

Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass — Shelby's pick, but check out their other options to find the right one for you. Tip: the mirror doubles as a signal device.

Suunto MC-2G — USGS map scales Suunto MC-2G — metric map scales (discontinued retailer reference)