Granola Girl Gear Guide

A running list of gear I actually use on national park trips, packrafting overnights, and Colorado weekends. If it's on this list, I've taken it outside.

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Copper Spur UL HV 2

A two-person tent made for backpacking. Can fit two or one and a husky easily. High Volume and Ultra-Light.

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Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3

A three person tent (two comfortbly), with a great hidden gear area. Festival perfect!

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Mesa Verde Victim

A fictional book based on the true history of Mesa Verde National Park. A great 'who-done-it'

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Ultimate Guide to the National Parks

A Tour of Every National Park in a Book!

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Secrets of the National Parks

The best kept secrets of the National Parks! Get off the beaten path!

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Freedom of the Hills

The Mountaineering Bible

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UCO Camp Spork

I always carry a plastic spork while backpacking. It weighs almost nothing and replaces a full utensil set.

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Pocket Stove

This is the exact stove I’ve used for years. It’s cheap, tiny, and boils water fast.

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Sawyer Water Filter

I’ve tried a few filters over the years and keep coming back to the Sawyer Squeeze. It’s simple, reliable, and hard to beat.

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