The Hiking Gear List on this page, is the gear I personally use when I’m out walking in Wales and beyond. Everything here has been tried, tested, and trusted, and not just no random recommendations, just honest gear that works for me.
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This page is work in progress and I will update it with the quality gear I have used and currently use.
Water & Wind Proof Jackets (2)
The North Face – Men’s Quest Hooded Jacket
- ✅ Lightweight and agile
- ✅ Waterproof barrier to rain and snow
- ✅ Windproof to reduce effects of wind chill
- ✅ Breathable to regulate body temperature to keep you cooler.
Hiking Boots (3)
Hoka – Trail Code GORE-TEX
- ✅ Waterproof, GORE-TEX keeps feet dry in wet conditions.
- ✅ Supportive, the high ankle collar offers great stability.
- ✅ Very Comfortable with plush cushioning for long hikes.
- ✅ Very Grippy with the Vibram outsole which handles varied terrain well.
Scarpa – Ribelle Lite HD
- ✅ High-performance mountain boot designed for fast-moving mountain walking and via ferrata
- ✅ Lightweight materials and technical design, ensuring comfort and speed without compromising on protection or stability
- ✅ Advanced construction and C2 crampon compatibility
- ✅ Adaptability through anything from technical, winter terrain to summer alpine
Backpacks – Day Hiking & Long Multi-Day Hiking Trips (2)
Helly Hansen – Generator 20 Backpack
- ✅ Lightweight and Very Comfortable
- ✅ Excellent ventilation with 3D Air Mesh
- ✅ Durable YKK zippers
- ✅ Easy front-loading access
Osprey – Kestrel™ 58
- ✅ Durability – Built to withstand every outdoor environment.
- ✅ All the features you need to enjoy big days requiring lots of gear and multi-day backpacking trips
- ✅ LightWire peripheral frame effectively transfers the load from harness to hipbelt
- ✅ Soft, edgeless padded mesh offers a soft breathable contact surface and large load support
- ✅ Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body