Colorado’s mountains demand the right gear — the altitude, the sun, and the fast-changing weather are unforgiving of a bad packing list. These are our tested, honestly-priced guides for every kind of Colorado adventure, with live Amazon prices and picks for every budget.
Our gear guides
- Day-Hike Essentials for Colorado — the eight things we never leave the trailhead without.
- Altitude & Sun Kit — beat the thin air and the brutal high-altitude sun.
- Camping & Backpacking Gear — sleep warm above 10,000 feet across Summit County and the high country.
- Colorado 14er Gear List — what we carry above 14,000 feet.
- What to Pack for a Colorado Ski Trip — the complete winter layering + sun/altitude checklist.
- Best Base Layers for Colorado Skiing — the merino base layers we trust, plus how to pick weight and fit.
- Best Snow Boots for a Colorado Winter Trip — warm, waterproof boots for town, après, and icy sidewalks.
- Best Ski Goggles for Colorado — budget OTG, anti-fog goggles for bright sun and flat-light storms.
- Best Ski Gloves for Colorado — warm, waterproof gloves for men and women.
- Best Hiking Poles for Colorado — budget-to-quality trekking poles for hiking and 14ers.
- Best Hiking Day Packs for Colorado — day hikes to overnights.
- Best Beginner Snowshoes — our top beginner kit + buying guide.
- Car Emergency Kit for I-70 — what to carry for winter mountain driving.
- Snow Chains & Traction for I-70 — easy-on AutoSocks + traction mats.
- Best Sleeping Bags & Pads — stay warm on cold Colorado nights.
- Best Ski Jackets & Snow Pants — waterproof outerwear for men and women.
- Best Tents for Colorado — backpacking to car camping.
- Best Hiking Boots — waterproof Merrell Moab, men and women.
- Fly-Fishing Starter Kits — complete beginner combos.
More guides are on the way — ski packing lists, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, and more. Check back, or see how we pick what we recommend.