Our Favorite Glamping Gear and Outdoor Apparel Items
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I remember when I first started hiking and camping. I was in my 20s and getting my associates degree as an international student in Salt Lake. Finances were really tight, and I had zero outdoor gear or apparel.
I remember my first time camping in Southern Utah. It was fall and night temperatures were already really low and bitter cold. I had less than ideal borrowed gear with me, and regular clothing that I would wear around town and to school. I have to say that I still treasure those memories. The lack of gear or appropriate clothing didn’t stop me from getting out and enjoying the outdoors. All you need is enthusiasm for adventure and being outside, and a great company of course.
Fast forward many years and now it feels surreal to be camping again in Utah desert in November with all the comforts, gadgets, and clothes designed for low temperatures and performance. It took us some time to get to this point. Truth be told, we still don’t own a house but we kept investing into our adventure lifestyle first.
My husband says that he want to live in a tiny house…(big pause) with a big gear shed near it. I roll my eyes at this, but, truth be told, we do love gear, and getting new gear or outdoor apparel is like Christmas every time. Well, guess what? It is actually almost Christmas. So for all the gear and outdoor enthusiasts out there I prepared a list of our favorite items and brands.
Gear and adventure apparel can be an investment as it’s not cheap, but if you take good care of it, it will serve you for a long time on your adventures.
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Favorite Glamping Items
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Helinox Sunset Camp Chair We’ve been using Helinox chairs for a long time. They pack up very small and don’t take up much space in the back of our van. The Sunset model is very comfortable as you can lean back and rest your head.
Helinox Rocking Feet are an awesome addition. I love rocking chairs in general so it was a nice addition. These rocking feet are compatible with Helinox One Chair, Sunset Chair and Savanna Chair. Another awesome bonus is that you can use this chair with rocking feet on softer sand without having the legs of the chair sink in. If you ever experienced it, you know the pain.
Helinox Table is also very compact when packed but provides plenty of surface space for dining or working outside.
Dometic CFX3 45 Powered Cooler We love Dometic powered coolers so much that we got another one. We have another much bigger one that is built in our van, but we also wanted a portable one that we use as a freezer now. This way we have loads of food and fresh produce to keep us off the grid for a while. We that we can put it in our 4Runner when we explore places where our van can’t make it.
Dometic 40 Ah Portable Lithium Battery This is a great portable battery that will charge your cooler or other electronics for about 40 hours(depending on use) .It also has a plug in for solar. We love how compact and portable it is.
Pendleton Yakima Camp Throw Classic warm wool blanket that lives in our van, and gets used a lot once the temperatures drop..
Outdoor apparel for an adventure Gal
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Patagonia Hi-Loft Hooded Down Sweater This puffy is really warm without being too bulky. It is filled with 600-fill 100% recycled down.
Fjallraven Re-Wool Hat This hat is warm, comfy and stylish.
Smartwool Merino 250 Baselayer Pattern Crew Merino wool layers are my absolute favorite. I have different kinds of them, and I tested them in different activities and wearing for several days in a row. Best part is that merino wool layers don’t stink like the performance apparel does.
Prana Kanab Pant I love this model of Prana pants. They are so comfortable and fit very nicely.My favorite feature is wide stretchy part at the top.
Danner Trail 2650 Hiking Shoe This shoes are very lightweight and comfortable. Vibram soles are great on rocks and different terrain.
Osprey Packs Daylite 13L Osprey makes my go-to daypacks in terms of comfort and functionality.
Outdoor apparel for a mountain man
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Black Diamond Cold Forge Hooded Down Jacket This jacket offers serious warmth with a packable, low-bulk design, which makes it ideal for snowy and rock-bound pursuits. My husband had this jacket for couple of years and used it on a variety of adventures.
Smartwool Merino Sport 150 T-Shirt Merino wool shirts are the best when you have to wear the same shirt for several days in a row. Merino blend wicks away sweat, dries fast and doesn't smell like other performance shirts do.
Smartwool Hike Medium Crew Sock Have been buying and using these socks for many years. They never disappoint.
Fjallraven Byron Thin Hat Good looking and comfortable hat.
Icebreaker Anatomica Boxers Just as other merino wool layers, this boxers are great for travel or outdoor performance. Merino wool has odor resistance and wicks away moisture, which is a big bonus when you have a sweaty crotch while hiking or doing other athletic activities.
Patagonia Organic Cotton Quilt Snap-T Fleece Pullover Comfortable and good looking pullover that can be worn outdoors or in a casual setting.
Outdoor apparel for a wild one
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Patagonia Reversible Tribbles Hooded Jacket Very cute, warm and comfortable jacket. Sherpa lining makes it very cozy, and we like that you can detach the hood.
Smartwool Merino 250 Baselayer Crew Top Merino wool layers are our favorite because of their thermal regulation, odor control, and softness.
KEEN Kootenay III Mid waterproof Boot Keen makes our go-to shoes and boots for kids.
Smartwool Wintersport Owl Sock Got to love merino socks. They are the best.
The North Face Littles Trapper Hat Such a cute, warm and soft hat for cold weather.
Patagonia Furry Friends Fleece This fleece is simply cozy and cute. Plus we just love the brand.
bonus: Favorite travel Items
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Jaybird vista Wireless Headphones I’ve been using this headphones for about a year now, and I absolutely love them. I always believes that I had abnormal ears because it was very hard to find headphones that felt comfortable and woulds stay in my ears.
Backcountry All Around 40L Duffel Such a great durable duffel. It has shoulder straps so that it can be carried like a backpack. It also has a waterproof compartment to put dirty /wet clothes or shoes in.
Eagle Creek Original Pack-It Small Variety Cube Set Best packing cubes. I had them for several years and they are still in great shape.
Hydro Flask 32oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle Simply my favorite bottle that travels with me everywhere.
Sea To Summit Traveling Light Toiletry Bag + Mirror Sea to Summit makes the most lightweight gear. This toiletry bag is so lightweight and functional.
Goal Zero Venture 70 Recharger Great portable battery to bring with you hiking, backpacking or traveling to make sure your phone stays charged.
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Hi, My name is Natasha Moon. I am a blogger, photographer, traveler and an adventure mom. I consider nature and experiences in the outdoors to be a much needed therapy for me and my family. I hope you can find inspiration and motivation on my blog.