Gear Info and Tips

Most recently updated January 16th, 2022

Below are all of our posts with info and tips to help you choose the best gear for hiking and all of your other athletics.  Some of the posts include links to gear you can purchase.

If you’re specifically looking for some new hiking gear, or something to give as a gift, take a look at our Gear Shop.

If you’re looking for gear with the IRW Logo, or something fun to give as a gift – especially our snarky T-Shirt collection –  take a look at our IRW Merch Shop.

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Find the best gear for your hiking and other outdoor adventures, or to give as a gift to your favorite hiker! We also have posts to help you make the best gear choices for your specific needs in our Library!

Top 5 Gifts for Hikers – Basic Day Hike Gear

Most recently updated January 17th, 2022

Hikers on the Triple Crown in Virginia.

There are plenty of gifts any hiker or outdoor enthusiast on your list would be happy to get – whether they’re just beginners or experts.   

Gifts for hikers come in all price ranges, too, so you can be sure to find something in your budget.

Basic day hike gear is a gift that any hiker would be thrilled to get, and I’ve included links to some of my top picks. 

FYI, every image in this post – not just the specific recommended items –  is also a link to merchandise.

You’ll also see “Related Products” sections that allow you to browse more if you want to go beyond the items I’ve called out.

So, if you see something you like, click it! 

If you want any of these things for yourself,  you could also send this article to your family.  Just sayin’ 🙂

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