Ramble On: Classic Day-Trip Gear
Arrive prepared no matter where the trail takes you.
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No matter where in the 59-park-strong system your explorations take you, there are some nonnegotiable things you’ll need to bring along.
Topo x Howler Klettersack 15L
A collaboration between pack maker Topo Designs and apparel designer Howler Brothers, the Topo x Howler Klettersack 15L ($179) features 1,000-denier Cordura, leather lash tabs, and side pockets for fly rods. Stash a hydration bladder in the padded inner sleeve.
Howler Brothers H Bar B Snapshirt
The cotton-poly blend in this shirt ($65) is quick drying and wrinkle resistant, meaning you won’t look like you just hiked a bunch of grueling switchbacks, even if you did. A microfiber hem helps you keep your sunglasses smudge-free.
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Canon squeezed a three-inch screen into the slim PowerShot SX710 HS camera ($350), so you won’t have to squint to see your 21-megapixel nature shots and 1080p video. The Story Highlights function pulls your photos into a reel that you can share via Wi-Fi.
United by Blue Ultimate American socks
United by Blue’s socks ($38) are made with bison wool—its downy fibers make it lighter than sheep’s wool. It also regulates temperature better.
Rogue Medium Backpack Journal
The high-grade leather cover and thick, grainy saa paper fashioned from sustainable mulberry bark make Rogue’s Medium Backpack Journal ($38) the ultimate adventurer’s log.
Maven B.3 10×30 Binoculars
Maven’s B.3 10×30 binoculars ($530) are made with phase-correction coating and extra-low-dispersion lenses for crisp color contrast and images. The 10×30 pair delivers high-end light transmission even in twilight—perfect for snooping on unsuspecting wildlife.
Forsake Mack
The plush padding in the heel and tongue reminds us of the kicks we wore to ollie curbs in high school. The Forsake Mack ($110) has breathable mesh sides, a foam midsole, and thick tread that transform it from a street shoe into a lightweight all-terrain monster.
Esee Knives Esee-3
Made of high-carbon steel, the Esee-3 knife (from $170) has a four-inch fixed blade designed for hardcore special ops and survival missions. It laughs at whatever you put it through, whether that’s cutting paracord or slices of salami.