Miles of Yellow Lines

Accessories

These sunglasses have been great! I like the style/design and I like that they come in a pack of three. I keep one in the camper at all times (to make sure I have a spare along on a trip). Typically, I don’t wear them running, but I wear them hiking and on a daily basis when out in the sun. I always have them handy when driving on a sunny day.

Sunglasses (Amazon link)

I was skeptical at first when I ordered these headbands. Headbands typically tend to slip out of my hair but somehow, these work! I’ve had them for over a year, and I’m really happy with them. As a bonus, they also are wide enough to double as an ear band to keep your ears warm if it’s a little chilly outside.

If it is chilly enough that you need an ear band, we’ve really liked these Columbia ear bands. They keep your ears warm without the bulkiness of a hat.

These convertible gloves are also great for cold weather hiking or trail running. These gloves have five covered fingers with an additional flap to pull over that turns them into mittens. The mitten flap adds an extra layer on top of the gloves. It’s like having a windbreaker for your fingers.

Convertible Gloves (Amazon link)

We use these hats more for trail running than hiking, but they’d also work well for a hike. They pack/fold up small and travel well. We also like that they come in bright colors for added visibility. They can also be washed if they get sweaty and smelly.

I have a great pair of waterproof hiking boots that I wear in all seasons. I pair these boots with my wool socks, and I’m all set for a winter hike. In fact, I actually wear these socks around all the time during the Winter.

Omni-Wool Hiking Socks (Amazon link)

These are my current hiking boots. I wear them year-round. I really appreciate that they’re waterproof, which is great for creek crossings or walking on a snowy trail. They are zero-drop style shoes, and they do run a bit small, so consider ordering a size up.

Xero Xcursion Fusion Hiking Boot – Women’s (Amazon link)

Xero Xcursion Fusion Hiking Boot – Men‘s (Amazon link)

If you’ve got trail running on your mind, these are my favorite trail runners. I’ve had them for a few months, and they clearly stand out as the best pair of trail-running shoes I’ve ever owned. For me, they have the perfect balance of flexibility and protection for the additional rocks and roots along the trail. They are also zero-drop, minimalist shoes, but I found that the sizing is spot-on on these. I ordered my usual size, and they fit great!

Xero Scrambler Low Trail Runner – Women’s (Amazon link)

Xero Scrambler Low Trail Runner – Men’s (Amazon link)

Shorts/Pants

I’ve become a big fan of Columbia brand clothing over the years. I feel like it’s good quality, typically at a reasonable price. These Columbia hiking pants have the ability to roll up into capris, so they’re great for days that start out cool and then warm up.

I also really like these hiking shorts from Columbia, but they can be tricky to find. They’re often out of stock, so I’ve also gotten a few pairs of these Amazon hiking shorts. The Amazon shorts aren’t as stretchy, but I do like the pockets.