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Apparel
Hiking Is Just Walking With Snacks (T-Shirt)
What can we say? It’s true.
Not All Who Wander Are Lost: But I Am (T-Shirt)
Been there, done that!
Hiking Mode: On (T-Shirt)
Is there any other mode?
Men's Lightweight Hiking Pants
These flexible hiking pants by TBMPOY are quick drying, lightweight and water-resistant. They feature a belt and five pockets. They come in numerous colors and are budget friendly.
Men’s Insulated Snow Pants
Keeping hiking all winter long with these water-resistant, insulated snow pants. They’re fleece-lined and suitable for all winter outdoor activity.
Women’s Lightweight Hiking Pants
These women's hiking cargo pants from TBMPOY are lightweight, water resistant and quick drying.
Women's Winter Hiking Cargo Pants
Wanting to hike with some resistance from wind and cold? This water-resistant, windbreaking snow pants include a softshell fleece lining.
Bugs hate this fashion statement: Permethrin-infused clothing
EPA-registered permethrin repellent is built into the fabric of Insect Shield outdoor clothing. The repellency stays in the apparel, not on your skin. You can't tell it's there, but bugs can.
ONKE Men’s Extra Tall Thermal Socks
These thermal, cotton socks reach above the calf and are ideal for boots or simply winter warmth.
YUGE Women's Outdoor Hiking Socks
These moisture wicking cushioned padded socks are 80% cotton.
Trendoux winter touchscreen gloves
Keep warm and keep your fingers free for cameras, phones and anything that requires a firm grip.
Tough Outdoors Winter Ski Mittens for Women and Men
Sometimes gloves don’t get the job of hand warming done because they keep your fingers separated. To thoroughly protect your hands during winter chill, these mittens are the trick. We’ve found hiking with both gloves and mittens to be optimal, changing them out as conditions warrant.
Tough Headwear: Keep warm but don’t overheat
Sometimes a baseball cap isn’t enough to blunt winter’s chill. But a think stocking cap can lead to overheating and sweating. Tough Headwear keeps you warm without overdoing it. It’s also light enough to fit in a pocket.
ROXUN Ski Mask Balaclava
Nope, this isn’t for jewelry store heists. A balaclava covers your face, neck and ears in frigid weather when nothing else will do the job. Highly recommended for winter hikers.
Books
The Last Wild Places of Kansas
The public image of Kansas is that of flyover country that’s been landscaped, fenced and farmed. But look a little harder and you can find the last places where tenacious stretches of prairie, forest, and wetland cheat death and incubate the DNA of lost, wild America. Author George Frazier takes us from the unexpected wilds of the Kansas City suburbs to the Cimarron National Grassland in the far southwestern corner of the state.
North Missouri Mountain Biking, Hiking and GPS Trail Guide
Explore more than 80 little-known Missouri trail systems located north of the Missouri River as it flows from Kansas City to St. Louis. Over 750 miles of hiking trails and nearly 600 miles of biking trails have been included.
Hiking Kansas
Hiking Kansas introduces hikers of all abilities to more than 40 of the state’s best trails. Complete with thorough hike descriptions, mile-by-mile directional cues, detailed maps and useful information on the surrounding area.
Footwear
Foxelli Men’s Hiking Boots
Foxelli men’s hiking boots are waterproof, durable, hug your ankles and grip the trails. They’re made of light suede. All at a budget-friendly price.
Foxelli Women’s Hiking Boots
Foxelli women’s hiking boots are waterproof, durable, hug your ankles and grip the trails. They’re made of light suede. All at a budget-friendly price.
Merrell Men’s Tactical Boots
The difference between hiking boots and tactical boots is height. Tactical boots extend above the ankles and provide greater protection for ankle twists and missteps.
Merrell Men’s Hiking Shoes
Merrell footwear is built with hikers in mind. Densely cushioned soles absorb shock while the insoles provide comfort. Uppers are made of leather. Numerous colors are available. Heights range from standard cut to mid-ankle and tactical.
Merrell Women’s Hiking Shoes
Merrell footwear is built with hikers in mind. Densely cushioned soles absorb shock while the insoles provide comfort. Uppers are made of leather. Numerous colors are available. Heights range from standard cut to mid-ankle and tactical.
Adidas Terrex Hiking Shoes for Men and Women
Adidas Terrex hiking shoes are durable and provide a budget-friendly alternative to other premium brands.
Hiking gear and accessories
Foxelli Trekking Poles
Foxelli trekking poles stabilize you on slippery trails and also take pressure off your knees by engaging your torso. This aluminum poles are retractable and can extend from 21 to 54 inches.
Katadyn Water Purifier
If you’re going to be hiking for more than a day, you’re going to need to resupply on water. And if it’s hot, you may drink your supply sooner. The Katadyn Hiker Pro filters sediment, biological organisms and even chemicals such as fertilizer. It’s reusable with replaceable filters.
Nalgene Wide Mouth Water Bottle
This 32-ounce bottle is durable, leak proof, BPA-free and compatible with the Katadyn Water Filter. It comes in a wide variety of colors.
owala Bottles and Tumblers
They’re sturdy, leakproof and insulated. Lightweight too.
Inspect Repellent
STEM Mosquito and Tick Repellent Bug Spray
Looking for a kinder, gentler (but effective) insect repellent as an alternative to DEET? STEM is made with an ingredient called picaridin and is a gentle, fragrance-free and non-irritant for your skin.
Ben's Permethrin Insect Repellent For Clothing and Gear
Ben’s repels mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects away from your clothes and gear with, permethrin, a CDC-recommended active ingredient. It’s for clothing and gear, not for skin. Combined with traditional skin-based repellent, it’s an effective combination to protect from insects.
Coleman 100 Max 100% DEET Insect Repellent Spray
Maximum strength DEET spray for woods and weeds. It contains 100% DEET for strong protection against ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, biting flies, gnats, fleas and flies.
Repel Sportsmen Max Formula
While not as “nuclear strength” as Coleman 100% DEET, Repel Sportsmen Max provides potent protection against ticks, chiggers and other no-see-ums.
Winter Gear
Zippo Refillable Hand Warmer
This fuel-based flameless hand warmer provides heat for up to 12 hours and is small enough to fit in a pocket.
Zippo USB Heatbank
This USB-powered hand warmer reaches up to 120 degrees and sustains heat for nine hours. It also serves as a power bank for other devices.
HotHands Bulk Value Pack
Don’t want to carry gadgets? Then HotHands will do the trick. Activated in just a few minutes, they can generate heat for up to 10 hours.