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June 11, 2026

The Best Hiking Gear for the Pacific Northwest (Tried & Tested on PNW Trails)

The Pacific Northwest is stunning — and wildly unpredictable. After years of hiking Oregon and Washington trails with my husband Ken, I've dialed in the gear I reach for every single time I head out. From rain jackets that actually keep you dry to the hiking socks that finally ended my blister problem, this is my tried-and-tested PNW hiking gear list — with everything you need to hit the trail confidently, no matter what the weather decides to do.