What to Pack for Hiking in the US: The Essential Gear Checklist for 2026
So, you’ve decided to “get into hiking.” Adorable. Maybe it’s a New Year’s resolution, maybe your therapist said, “Try fresh air,” or maybe your overpriced smartwatch guilt-tripped you. Either way, congrats—you’re about to walk uphill voluntarily while pretending you’re having fun. Welcome to America’s most popular cardio-adjacent delusion. But before you throw on sneakers and…