The Best Lightweight Hiking Gear

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Check out the list of the year’s top-rated lightweight hiking gear and remember, the lighter your backpack the happier your hike!

The Vail Valley is a mecca for hiking and outdoor activities in Colorado. To get out and enjoy all the scenic beauty of the mountains you need outdoor gear that works hard to make sure your hike or outdoor activity is fun, safe and successful. The following is a list of Lightweight Hiking Gear Essentials that are perfect for the trail.

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See also: Challenging Hikes in the Vail Valley  


Lightweight Hiking Gear


Columbia Women’s Tamiami II Short Sleeve Shirt

  • An ultra-light, breathable shirt with Omni-Wick moisture management keeps you cool and dry on your hike.
  • Omni-Shade UPF 40 sun protection helps to keep you from getting sunburned.
  • Meshed-lined vented in back keeps you comfortable in hot weather.
  • A modern classic fit insures that you look good.
  • Made of a lightweight polyester material.
  • Two internal chest pockets.
  • Short sleeve keeps backpack strap from rubbing on skin.
  • Available in assorted colors.

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Columbia Men’s Tamiami II Short-Sleeve Shirt

  • Short-sleeve button-up shirt in ultra-light ripstop fabric
    An ultralight, breathable shirt with Omni-Wick moisture management keeps you cool and dry on your hike.
  • Omni-Shade UPF 40 sun protection helps to keep you from getting sunburned.A nice classic fit that looks good on men.
  • 100% Polyester material is a quick-drying fabric that wicks moisture to keep you dry and cool.
    Four chest pockets.
    Mesh-lined venting at center back keeps you comfortable in hot weather.
    Antimicrobial properties keep it fresh and odor-free while you are out on the trail.

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Columbia Women’s Newton Ridge Hiking Boot

  • Made of full-grain leather and suede with a rubber sole
  • Lightweight hiking boot that weighs .9 ounces
  • Omni-Grip advanced traction rubber sole for slip-free movement.
  • Waterproof so your feet stay dry as you hike through streams or to mountain tarns.
  • Techlite lightweight midsole for awesome cushioning to keep you comfortable on the trail.
  • Laces with D-ring metal eyelets for a secure fit.
  • Perfect for rocky and rugged terrain.
  • Available in a wide variety of colors.

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Salomon Men’s Quest 4D 3 GTX Hiking Boots

  • Rugged lightweight hiking boot weighing only 640g. It’s all about lightweight on a challenging trail.
  • GORE-TEX waterproof protection keeps your feet dry as you cross streams and rivers.
  • Comfortable and durable hiking boot
  • High Traction Contagrip® sole insures traction and stability on the trail.
  • Unique speed lacing system lets you adjust tightness on the fly
  • Protective rubber toe cap helps keeps your feet protected.

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TrailBuddy Trekking Poles

  • Made of lightweight 7075 Aluminum
  • Telescoping poles that can adjust from 24.5 to 54 inches.
  • Poles are strong and lightweight
  • An excellent hiking aid.
  • Available in assorted colors
  • Cork handles with strap means less hand fatigue and more comfort.
  • Poles come with a carrying bag, 2 pairs of rubber tips, 1 pairs of connectors, mud baskets, and snow baskets.
  • Can be disassembled down to 21 inches to fit in your pack, makes for easy transportation.

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Columbia Booney Hat

  • Hat constructed of breathable net fabric to keep your head cool and dry.
  • SPF 50+and a wide brim offers excellent sun protection to keep the rays off of you.
  • Features Columbia’s signature wicking fabric to keep you dry and comfortable.
  • Available in assorted colors
  • Adjustable draw-cord
  • Crushable and foldable
  • Unisex design is great for men and women

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Waterproof Windproof Matches

  • Windproof and waterproof matches means you can always make a fire even in the harshest of weather.
  • 20 matches per waterproof case.
  • Extra long, ultra thick matches.
  • These matches are easy to light and will relight even after being submerged in water!
  • Durable, waterproof case floats and keeps matches safe & dry.
  • Perfect for campers and hikers.
  • Weight:16 g

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Portable Water Purification Tablets

  • One bottle of 50 Potable Aqua Germicidal Water Purification Tablets with one bottle of 50 PA Plus
  • Travel water purification tablets make contaminated water bacteriologically suitable to drink within 35 minutes
  • Portable water treatment is effective against bacteria and Giardia lamblia
  • Emergency water purification tablets trusted by military and emergency organizations is also an ideal camping accessory.

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Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket For Women

  • Best-selling lightweight, uninsulated jacket for more than 20 years.
  • Marmot NanoPro Waterproof/Breathable Fabric keeps you dry and comfortable.
  • NanoPro Eco 100% Recycled Nylon Ripstop is durable and long-lasting
  • All seams are sealed.
  • Attached adjustable hood rolls into collar, and out of the way.
  • DriClime Lined Chin Guard
  • Pit zippers keeps you comfortable
  • Comes in assorted colors
  • Useful features like zippered hand pockets, adjustable Velcro cuffs and elastic draw-cord hem.
  • Stuffs into its own pocket for easy storage.

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Columbia Men’s Glennaker Lake Rain Jacket

  • A lightweight, water repellent, 100% nylon, hooded rain jacket that is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast.
  • Jacket has a hideaway hood, two zippered side pockets and adjustable cuffs.
  • Jacket weighs 11 1/8 oz
  • Machine Washable means it is easy to care for, just throw it in the washing machine when soiled.
  • Stylish, classic mountaineering-inspired design that looks great on most men.
  • Assorted colors

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Check out this video about WHY & HOW to lighten your backpack

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See also: Best Vail Hiking Trails for Kids


Comments

Please leave a comment if you see any errors or omissions or if you have used any of the lightweight hiking gear mentioned above or any of these local shops, we’d love to hear about it. Thank you.

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  • Great post, I have been looking for short sleeve shirt that would be great for hiking! I think the Columbia shirt looks perfect. Thanks for the ideas.

  • I love hiking. I need a comfortable, durable, good-looking shirt. The tailoring of Tamiami II looks awesome! I'm going to check it out. Thank you for sharing the links to the local Vail sports shops. I have a question. What is a "mountain tarn" that you wrote about for the women's hiking boot? This flat-land lady has never heard of that.

      • Sounds cool! I've spent many vacations in the mountains of Tennessee, northern Georgia, and North Carolina; I'm surprised I never heard of a mountain tarn. Maybe that's a Rocky Mountains term, not a Smoky Mountains term.

        I think it's time for another mountain vacation!
        Laura

  • Great List! I definitely was able to gain some valuable information from this post. Will be shopping for some new hiking gear soon!

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