Southwest Hikes

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Backpacker wearing camouflage jacket with a blaze orange pack cover for added visibility on the trail.

Best Blaze Orange Hiking Gear for Hunting Season Safety 2025

Hiking during hunting season? Blaze orange hiking gear is essential for safety. From jackets and hats to backpack covers and dog vests, the right blaze-colored gear keeps you visible, reduces risks, and helps you enjoy autumn trails with confidence.

Hiker wearing the Mammut Eigerjoch Light IN Hooded Jacket in bright blue while exploring a rocky alpine ridge under a partly cloudy sky.

Gear Review: Eigerjoch Light IN Hooded Jacket By Mammut

The Mammut Eigerjoch Light IN Hooded Jacket is a lightweight, breathable insulated layer built for alpine pursuits. With Primaloft Gold Active insulation, stretch panels, and a helmet-compatible hood, it’s perfect for big hikes, climbing, and fast-moving mountain adventures.

Hiker wearing the Hyperlite Windrider 70 Backpack while trekking through alpine forest toward rocky peaks.

Gear Review: Windrider 70 Backpack by Hyperlite Mountain Gear

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 70 Backpack is a high-capacity ultralight pack featuring Hyperlite’s new material. With 70 liters of storage, waterproof construction, and iconic mesh pockets, it’s built for thru-hikes and big expeditions.

Woman putting on the PAKA Women’s Hoodie at a campsite, with hiking gear and chairs in the background.

Gear Review: Women’s Hoodie by PAKA

The Women’s Hoodie by PAKA combines alpaca performance wool with modern design, making it a versatile, sustainable layer for hiking, travel, and daily life.

Hiker wearing FKT Gear Beaten Path Sunglasses with black frames and polarized lenses under mountain sunlight.

Gear Review: The Beaten Path Sunglasses by FKT Gear

The Beaten Path Sunglasses by FKT Gear blend polarized performance with lightweight comfort, making them perfect for hiking, trail running, and everyday use.

Woman wearing the HIMALI Eclipse Sun Hoodie while hiking a rocky mountain slope, showing the hoodie’s UPF protection and breathability.

Gear Review: Eclipse Sun Hoodie by HIMALI

The Eclipse Sun Hoodie by HIMALI delivers reliable UPF protection, lightweight breathability, and durable performance. Here’s why it’s one of the best sun hoodies for hiking, backpacking, and climbing.

Pair of Gossamer Gear trekking poles leaning against a wooden Weminuche Wilderness sign in Colorado.

Gear Review: LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles by Gossamer Gear

The Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles are some of the lightest on the market at just 4.9 oz per pole. With a collapsible 3-piece design, carbon fiber strength, and trail-tested performance, these poles are a thru-hiker favorite for ultralight adventures.