Women's Health - USA (2019-06)

JUNE 2019

1 MARMOT WOMEN’S
BANTAMWEIGHT
JACKET

Don’t let anything rain

on your outdoor parade

(a.k.a. hike). Though it

weighs just five ounces,

this waterproof jacket

will keep you warm and

dry when it’s pouring.

It also stuffs effortlessly

into an internal pocket,

making it easy to stow

when the sun’s shining.

$275, marmot.com

2 LEKI WOMEN’S
MICRO VARIO
CARBON POLES

A super-lightweight

structure makes these

collapsible poles—

which can fit inside any

backpack with the click

of a button—ideal for

long treks and trail run-

ning. $200, leki.com

3 DANNER WOMEN’S
TRAIL 2650

Named after the 2,650

miles of the Pacific

Crest Trail, these hikers

are built to move quickly

and confidently on any

terrain—no matter how

much mileage is on deck.

$150, danner.com

4 BIOLITE
HEADLAMP 330

If your trail plans are

timed near dawn or dusk,

you’ll want a headlamp

on hand. This one’s got

40 hours of light on low.

$50, bioliteenergy.com

5 SALOMON OUT
DAY 20+4 W

Designed to fit around

a woman’s chest, narrow

shoulders, and shorter

torso, this pack is mega

comfortable as you take

on the trail. (Plus, it has

loads of storage and

an internal hydration

bladder sleeve.) $140,

salomon.com

Do You Really

Need Hiking Poles?

If you want to optimize

your jaunt, then yes.

Lightweight, adjustable poles

help your posture and

take strain off your knees

and ankles, especially

if your pack is

heavy.

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So You Wanna

Go Wild?

Make sure you have the

right gear. Start here, with five of our

fave editor-tested items.