Finding the right hiking gear can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Picture Tanya and me standing beside you at REI, guiding you through our favorite gear picks and budget-friendly options.
That’s why we’ve started a series of outdoor gear reviews sharing what we love on Colorado trails.
And here’s the thing: we only recommend gear we use and love—stuff we’d treasure (and hide from our kids and husbands).
After all, the right gear is our trusty companion on the best Colorado hikes and the key to success.
Meet the Patagonia Torrentshell, a genuinely top-tier contender among jackets for rain—and it’s a family favorite! My whole crew loved it so much that now we each have our own. Tanya was the latest to join the club after hearing us rave about it. Best breathable, best packable, and best lightweight rainproof jacket? Absolutely. Whether you're scaling peaks or navigating snowy slopes, this rainproof jacket keeps you dry without fuss. It’s the one jacket we all trust in any weather!
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