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Evergreen Colorado gear roundups and planning guides. Hidden index — reached via the Gear hub and trip-planning pillars, not the blog.
Gear GuidesColorado Road Trip Packing List: Drones, Kids’ Gear & Car EssentialsThe complete Colorado road trip packing list — drones and action cams for the scenery, tablets and games for the kids, plus…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Beginner Rock Climbing Gear for Colorado: Shoes, Chalk & HelmetThe personal gear to start rock climbing in Colorado — shoes, chalk, and a helmet — with in-stock picks, plus why the…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Hydration Bladders for Hiking Colorado: Reservoirs for Your PackA hydration bladder lets you sip hands-free and carry more water — essential in Colorado's dry, high air. Here are our in-stock…Read the guide →Gear GuidesAvalanche Safety Gear for Backcountry Colorado: Beacon, Shovel & ProbeThe rescue trio every backcountry traveler needs — beacon, probe, and shovel — plus why training and the daily CAIC forecast matter…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Trail Running Gear for Colorado: Shoes, Hydration & EssentialsTrail running in Colorado means rocky footing, thin air, and strong sun. Here are our in-stock picks — grippy trail shoes, hydration,…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Binoculars for Colorado Wildlife: Budget to Premium PicksA good pair of binoculars transforms Colorado wildlife watching. Here are our in-stock picks from pocket-budget to premium, plus how to choose…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Dog Hiking Gear for Colorado: Packs, Boots & Trail EssentialsThe gear that keeps a dog safe on Colorado trails — packs to carry their own water, boots for sharp granite and…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Ski Boot Bags for a Colorado Trip: Carry Your Boots, Helmet & GearA ski boot bag is the most useful bag you'll pack — a backpack for your boots, helmet, and gear. Here are…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Fly-Fishing Gear for Colorado Beginners: Complete Starter KitsNew to fly fishing? A complete rod-and-reel combo gets you on the water without piecing gear together. Here are the beginner starter…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Hiking Boots for Colorado: Waterproof Picks for Men & WomenThe right boots make Colorado’s rocky trails and 14er talus a joy instead of a slog. Here are our waterproof hiking boot…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Ski Jackets & Snow Pants for ColoradoYour outer shell is your armor against Colorado cold and snow. Here are the ski jackets and snow bibs we trust, for…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Tents for Colorado Camping & BackpackingA good tent means a dry, warm, wind-protected night. Here are the backpacking tents we trust for Colorado, from a budget pick…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Sleeping Bags & Pads for Colorado CampingColorado nights get cold even in summer. Here are our sleeping bag and pad picks for mountain camping, plus how to choose…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Snowshoes for Colorado: Budget to Premium PicksSnowshoeing is the easiest way into Colorado’s winter backcountry. Here are our snowshoe picks from a budget all-in-one kit to a premium…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Car Emergency Kit for I-70 & Colorado Winter DrivingI-70 in winter means storms, closures, and the occasional hours stuck in a canyon. A good car kit turns an emergency into…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Snow Chains & Traction Devices for I-70When I-70 goes to a Traction or Chain Law, you need approved traction on your tires. Here are the easy-on options that…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Hiking Day Packs for Colorado: Day Hikes to OvernightsThe right pack carries water, layers, and the ten essentials without wrecking your back. Here are our picks — a budget packable…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Hiking Poles for Colorado: Budget to Quality PicksTrekking poles save your knees on Colorado descents and add stability on scree and stream crossings. Here are the poles we trust,…Read the guide →Gear GuidesWhere to Stay in Summit County, Colorado: Towns, Lodging & TipsSix towns and four ski resorts in a 20-minute radius. Here is how to pick your Summit County base by budget, resort,…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Time to Visit Breckenridge: A Month-by-Month GuideBreckenridge is a true year-round town. Here is when to go for the best snow, the fewest crowds, summer hiking, fall colors,…Read the guide →Gear GuidesVail vs. Breckenridge: Which Colorado Ski Town Is Right for You?Vail and Breckenridge are both on the Epic Pass and 30 minutes apart. Here is how they compare on terrain, price, town…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Ski Goggles for Colorado: Budget to Premium (Smith, Oakley & More)Ski goggles for Colorado at every price — from budget anti-fog OTG to premium Smith ChromaPop and Oakley Prizm — plus how…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Base Layers for Colorado Skiing: Budget to Premium, Men & WomenThe base layer makes or breaks a cold ski day. Merino base layers for Colorado at every price, for men and women…Read the guide →Gear GuidesBest Ski Gloves for Colorado: Budget to Premium, Men & WomenWarm, waterproof ski gloves for Colorado at every price point, for men and women — from budget picks to premium Gordini and…Read the guide →