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Every item we recommend across the whole site, in one place and sorted by what it does. Search it, filter it, or browse by category.
Every item we recommend across the whole site, in one place and sorted by what it does. Search it, filter it, or browse by category.
Closed-toe, grippy, and fast-draining for slick river rock.
Closed-toe, grippy, drain fast on slick river rock
Easy on-off for the paved trails
The trail workhorse — traction and comfort on slickrock.
Keeps feet warm in 50°F Virgin River water all day.
Keep feet warm in cold snowmelt water
Sticky rubber for slickrock and the spine
Hands-free water for the climb
The single most-forgotten desert essential
Carry enough water for exposed, 100°F rim trails.
Water alone isn't enough at 100F
Beat cramps in the heat and exposure
Cold water the whole walk
Replace what desert heat pulls out of you, fast.
Drink from any source in a pinch
Drink from any source — essential backcountry safety.
Treat creek and spring water
Lightweight sun cover where the trail offers no shade.
Simple sun protection for the family
Reef-safe, sweat-resistant
Cut the slickrock glare
All-day sun cover that breathes
No shade up there — cover up
Scrapes and blisters, sorted
Scrapes happen on exposed rock
Trauma-ready, not just band-aids
Traps body heat if you're stuck out
Reliable fire when it's wet
Pliers, blade, and drivers in one
Keeps phone, layers, and snacks bone-dry
Third point of contact against the current
Instant relief on exposed switchbacks
3-day calorie supply, long shelf life
Fuel for short legs
Shoot the canyon without risking your phone
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