Get in Gear and Hit the Trail!

Hiking must-haves from our Communications Specialist and backpacker extraordinaire, Laura Petersen

Water Power

Stay hydrated on your hike! BriarPatch carries a full line of Earth-friendly, refillable water bottles to fit your lifestyle and budget. Another plastic-free option is to grab a Proud Source Water filled with spring water in sustainable, recyclable aluminum bottles. PRO TIP: Great for refilling!

Salty & Sweet Snacking

Sometimes you just crave something that harkens back to your youth like corn nuts or fruit snacks. Fill up your fanny pack with the healthy version of nostalgic snack foods and nurture that craving, like a mix of cashews and gummy candy or pretzels and chocolate. Dealer’s choice!

Beyond GORP

Hikers do love their trail mix. A classic staple since it was first coined by a couple of California surfers in the 1960s, the Co-op has all the fixins in the Bulk Department to make your own version of Good Ol’ Raisins and Peanuts. Or, grab one of the many varieties of ready-to-eat mixes.

Get Your Buzz On

Fire up the Jetboil! Add hot water and voilà... you’ll be sipping your favorite Coffee and Mushroom Elixir Mixes from Four Sigmatic in no time. Made with medicinal mushrooms like Reishi, Turkey Tail, Chaga, Lion’s Mane and more! An essential addition to any backpack.

Shake Me Any Way You Want Me Save Your Skin

If you like to drink your nutrition on the go, try packs of organic, plant-based superfood protein powders shaken with water or juice in your Klean Kanteen. Peanut Butter, Vanilla, Coffee Mushroom, Green Kingdom and more. Now get moving! Ouch. Sunburn, bug bites and poison oak can ruin an outdoor adventure. Be prepared and get natural relief with your favorite Reef Safe sunscreens, DEET-Free insect repellent and poisonous leaf remedies. PRO TIP: Don't forget the lip balm!

Save Your Skin

Ouch. Sunburn, bug bites and poison oak can ruin an outdoor adventure. Be prepared and get natural relief with your favorite Reef Safe sunscreens, DEET-Free insect repellent and poisonous leaf remedies. Pro tip: Don't forget the lip balm!

It’s Ok to be a Jerky

Lightweight and packed with protein, jerky can really satisfy hunger and cravings on the trail. Old-school Grass-Fed Beef connoisseurs, venison lovers, buffalo-and-cranberry aficionados and Shiitake mushroom eaters can all pick for their palates.

Energy Efficient

Looking for simple foods designed to promote energy and provide you with essential nutrients lost during physical activity? Lightweight, easy to throw in a pack and eat while on the move, the Co-op carries a broad selection of bars designed to sustain you for a myriad of workout and dietary needs.

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