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I realized I needed a compact list of professional hiker-approved essentials to pack, whether I’m taking a day hike or heading out on a longer journey.
Watch videoI was shuffling through Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Utah, when my foot struck something hard in the sand. I saw something shiny and bent down to uncover a Grivory knife. “That’s a great brand,” my guide said, before continuing, “You should always hike with something like this, it can help you in the craziest scenarios.”
I was on a camping trip with EXP Journeys, a luxury travel company that offers privately guided itineraries. As a city girl spending my first prolonged time in nature, I was learning so much. And, luckily, since I was with the professional guides of EXP Journeys, I didn’t have to worry about the outdoor essentials I didn’t pack for this multi-day trip, as they came prepared (I was just fortunate that my few days of hiking as a kid inspired the correct garments and layers for this trip).
Continue reading to learn more about hiking gear, written by Jillian Dara.


I was shuffling through Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Utah, when my foot struck something hard in the sand. I saw something shiny and bent down to uncover a Grivory knife. “That’s a great brand,” my guide said, before continuing, “You should always hike with something like this, it can help you in the craziest scenarios.”
I was on a camping trip with EXP Journeys, a luxury travel company that offers privately guided itineraries. As a city girl spending my first prolonged time in nature, I was learning so much. And, luckily, since I was with the professional guides of EXP Journeys, I didn’t have to worry about the outdoor essentials I didn’t pack for this multi-day trip, as they came prepared (I was just fortunate that my few days of hiking as a kid inspired the correct garments and layers for this trip).
Continue reading to learn more about hiking gear, written by Jillian Dara.


I was shuffling through Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Utah, when my foot struck something hard in the sand. I saw something shiny and bent down to uncover a Grivory knife. “That’s a great brand,” my guide said, before continuing, “You should always hike with something like this, it can help you in the craziest scenarios.”
I was on a camping trip with EXP Journeys, a luxury travel company that offers privately guided itineraries. As a city girl spending my first prolonged time in nature, I was learning so much. And, luckily, since I was with the professional guides of EXP Journeys, I didn’t have to worry about the outdoor essentials I didn’t pack for this multi-day trip, as they came prepared (I was just fortunate that my few days of hiking as a kid inspired the correct garments and layers for this trip).
Continue reading to learn more about hiking gear, written by Jillian Dara.
Plis pase yon Konpayi Deyò.