Zero Waste Hiking Essentials
What’s up, guys? Today we’re chatting about the ways I put those simple swaps I write about into practice.
You guys know that one of my resolutions this year is to go on 12 hikes. I blogged and vlogged January’s hike at the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls in Auburn. This weekend I was back in Auburn at Hidden Falls Regional Park. We’d tried to hike here in January but couldn’t because the parking lot was full. This time we purposefully got there early to make sure we could get parking. It was totally worth it!
We hiked something like five miles in three hours (yes, my legs are still very, very sore) and spent most of that time chatting away about everything and nothing. It was a really great chance to catch up with each other while enjoying Auburn’s beauty. Since this hike was longer and a bit more strenuous than our previous hike, I decided to be prepared with the essentials.
Watch the video to see what my zero waste hiking essentials are!
I think it’s pretty neat that they all ended up being zero waste because I didn’t even have that in mind as I packed everything up. It just goes to show how small steps really can add up!
ZERO WASTE HIKING ESSENTIALS
1. Water Bottle
You’ve heard me gush about how much a love my S’Well bottle a bunch of times (like here and here…and here) but it’s an oldie and a goodie. I love this thing so much and I rarely go anywhere without it. Like I’ve said before, I’ve only ever tried a S’well bottle but I’ve heard wonderful things about Kleen Kanteen and Hydroflasks too.
2. SNACKS
Trail mix bought in bulk from the local Co-Op in a reusable canvas bag. Sounds a little bougie, but it was so yummy! And I bought way more than enough for everyone, so now I have something healthy to snack on at home! A more cost effective, equally zero waste snack is fruit, which I did bring but didn’t eat.
3. Cloth Napkin
I bring a napkin just in case one of my snacks gets a little messy. It also works to keep fruit peels or other waste contained until I find a trash can.
BONUS! 4. Travel Mug
For the pre and post hike coffee, obvi.
There you have it! The three (okay, four) reusable, zero waste things I bring hiking!
