Your experience level?
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Beginner
New to hiking. Comfortable on flat or gentle trails under 3 miles.
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Casual
Hike occasionally. Handle moderate terrain, 3–8 miles, some elevation.
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Intermediate
Regular hiker. Comfortable with steep climbs, rough terrain, and all-day trips.
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Advanced
Experienced backcountry hiker. Multi-day trips, technical terrain, navigation skills.
Where do you hike?
Select all that apply.
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Pacific Northwest
WA · OR · N. CA
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Southern California
LA · San Diego · Joshua Tree
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Desert Southwest
AZ · UT · NV · NM
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Rocky Mountains
CO · WY · MT · ID
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Appalachian
NC · TN · VA · WV
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Northeast
NY · New England · PA
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Great Lakes
MI · WI · MN · OH
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Texas
Big Bend · Hill Country · Guadalupe
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Southeast
FL · GA · AL · MS
Which seasons?
Select all that apply.
What terrain?
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Maintained Trail
Graded paths, clear markers, regular foot traffic.
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Natural Surface
Dirt, roots, and loose rock. Uneven but manageable.
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Rocky / Technical
Talus, scrambling, or exposed ridgelines requiring sure footing.
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Alpine
Above treeline. Snow, scree, or glacier potential. Technical conditions.
How long do you hike?
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Under 2 hrs
Quick trail. Pack light, stay close to the trailhead.
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Half Day
2–5 hours. Enough time for elevation gain and a lunch stop.
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Full Day
5–10 hours. Gear for weather changes, fatigue, and more miles.
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Overnight+
Camping or multi-day. Full shelter, sleep, and nutrition systems.
Your gear budget?
Hard cap across all seven categories.
Body dimensions
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