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The year’s bes gear for hiking and exploring the outdoors

The right gear can make all the difference for a quality hiking experience. This holiday season, consider gifting hikers high-performance products designed to enhance their adventure, whether it’s tackling rugged trails, climbing steep peaks or enduring unpredictable weather conditions. From the versatile Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Jacket 2.0 to the ultra-functional Grayl UltraPress Water Purifier Bottle, here’s a curated selection of must-have items that blend functionality, durability and comfort to elevate any hiking experience. 

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Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Jacket 2.0 (men | women) 

Created in collaboration with mountain professionals, the Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket 2.0 is a 3-layer jacket built for hiking, mountaineering and ski touring endeavors. It delivers unwavering weather defense in fluctuating rainy, windy and snowy conditions, thanks to Helly Hansen’s waterproof and breathable HELLY TECH Professional and LIFA INFINITY™ technologies. MSRP: $350 USD / $450 CAD

Helly Hansen Versalite Hybrid Fleece Jacket (men | women)

Built to ensure optimal core warmth and protection against chilly winds during ascents, the stretchy and quick-drying fleece Versalite Hybrid Fleece Jacket is ideal for hikers. Protective and warming attributes include wind-blocking panels on the front, a high collar, a chin guard, and thumb holes, with two zippered pockets designed to be backpack compatible. MSRP: $120 USD / $150 CAD

Danner Mountain 600 EVO (men | women) 

The Mountain 600 EVO combines the heritage styling of the Mountain 600, one of Danner’s best-loved hiking boots, with trusted, premium components to create a boot with the stability and support you need for long-distance backpacking. A waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX liner keeps feet dry on long, rainy days on the trail. A TPU shank distributes weight evenly underfoot and provides stability over rugged terrain while allowing your foot to feel the benefits of the Vibram SPE midsole’s rebound and cushioning. MSRP: $250 

Outdoor Tech Fuel+ Charger

Waterproof, powerful and built to last. Cranking out 3.6V at 18W and 10,050mAh, the Fuel+ Charger keeps your must-have essentials—like your phone, camera and other small electronics—ready to use on your next outdoor adventure. Water is no issue with IP67 waterproof rating, and the Fuel+ Charger doubles as a light source when you need it most. Compabitble with USB-A and USB-C devices with the included 3-in-1 cable. MSRP: $49.95

Grayl UltraPress Water Purifier Bottle

Compact and ridiculously easy to use, the Grayl UltraPress bottle fits into any pack pocket or cup holder, requires zero setup, and makes 16.9 ounces of clean purifier water in just 10 seconds. Removes particulates and waterborne pathogens including viruses, as well as chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, microplastics, VOCs, flavors and odors. MSRP: $89.95

Outdoor Tech Mountaineer Solar Backpack

A perfect backpack for a day hike, the 40L capacity Outdoor Tech Mountaineer includes a flexible, removable 6.5W solar panel that’s ideal for powering a smartphone, camera, iPods or any device up to 5V.  MSRP: $109.95 

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