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Nalgene Sustain 32 oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle
A simple, durable bottle for carrying enough water without making hydration a personality.
Henry Hates Hiking gear guide
Gear that won’t disappoint you.
Practical hiking and creator gear without the 47-piece survival shovel, fake urgency, or pretending every purchase will change your life.
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Trail essentials
The everyday stuff that makes a normal day hike safer, easier, and considerably less annoying.
Bastones de trekking
Cascade Mountain Tech Aluminum Trekking Poles
A lightweight pair for steep climbs, loose descents, and giving your hands something productive to do.
Foot care
Body Glide Foot Glide Anti-Blister Balm
A compact anti-friction balm for the glamorous work of preventing blisters before they start.
Rain gear
FROGG TOGGS Men’s Ultra-Lite2 Rain Suit
A lightweight rain layer for forecasts that were apparently written by an optimist.
Bug protection
Sawyer 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent
A pump spray for keeping mosquitoes from treating your hike like an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Protección solar
Columbia Bora Bora Booney Hat
Wide-brim sun protection that correctly prioritizes function over looking cool.
Day pack
Osprey Hikelite 18L Hiking Backpack
An 18-liter day pack for water, layers, snacks, and the unnecessary things you will still bring.
Hiking socks
Darn Tough Men’s Hiker Midweight Micro Crew Socks
A durable hiking-sock upgrade that your feet will notice more than Instagram ever will.
Trail comfort
Therm-a-Rest Z Seat Cushion
A tiny folding seat for anyone finally prepared to admit that rocks are uncomfortable.
Not exciting until you need it
Safety & backup gear
The gear you hope stays boring: light, first aid, backup power, water treatment, and emergency communication.
Lighting
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
A 400-lumen headlamp for sunsets that do not care your hike was supposed to be quick.
First aid
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Hiker Kit
A compact hiking first-aid kit, because a bandana and confidence are not a medical plan.
Backup power
Anker Nano 10,000mAh Power Bank with Built-In USB-C Cable
Backup power for the phone that is somehow at one percent exactly when you need the map.
Phone protection
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Case
Extra weather protection for the device holding your map, camera, and emergency contacts.
Filtro de agua
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System
A compact filter for trips where confidence is not an acceptable water-treatment method.
Foot care
Leukotape P Adhesive Strapping Tape
Strong tape for addressing a hot spot before it becomes a character-building experience.
Emergency shelter
S.O.L. Reflective Emergency Bivvy
A compact emergency backup for when a quick hike becomes an unplanned overnight.
Satellite safety
Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus Satellite Communicator
Satellite messaging and SOS capability for places where cell service is not a safety plan. Subscription required.
Actually in my kit
Creator gear I use
The audio, action-camera, and drone gear I personally use to film Henry Hates Hiking content.
Trail audio
DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case)
The wireless microphone setup I use to get clear voice audio while filming outside.
Action camera
GoPro HERO11 Black
The action camera I carry when the trail is actively trying to destroy the shot.
Aerial camera
DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC 2
The compact drone setup I use for aerial hiking footage. Always follow local flight laws and permissions.
You do not need all of this to start hiking.
Start with water, weather protection, light, and the basics that fit your actual route. Buy gear because it solves a problem—not because a product page made you feel underprepared.
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