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The Best Vegan Hiking Gear and Food for Your 2024 Adventures

Are you ready to hit the trails in style? We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to the best hiking gear (and food) for vegans!

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Are you ready to hit the trails in style? We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to the best hiking gear (and food) for vegans!

From eco-friendly backpacks to 100% plant-based instant meals and everything in between, we’ve curated a list of must-have items that will take your next outdoor adventure to the next level!

REI Co-op Trail 40 Pack

Pack all your hiking essentials in REI’s top-rated trail backpack with a 40-liter capacity! Available in four stylish colors (Black, Evergreen, Odyssey Gray, and Tapenada), this pack is thoughtfully crafted with recycled materials and breathable padded shoulder straps. REI is a Climate Neutral Certified brand.

REI Co-op

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Huel Hot and Savory Instant Cajun Pasta

Feast in the forest with this flavor-packed meal replacement that offers complete nutrition in a vegan-ready meal. It’s easy to prepare and light to carry! Packed with a balanced mix of macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals, it’s a plant-based powerhouse that keeps you fueled on the trail. Plus, it’s made with the finest natural ingredients, making it a satisfying and sustainable choice for adventurous vegans. Also find it in Mac Cheese and Thai Green Curry.

Huel

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The Ugly Co. Upcycled Apricots

Keep your sugars up with these non-GMO, upcycled apricots grown and manufactured in the US. Dried and diced, these fruit pouches are a delicious way to reduce food waste and enjoy a light snack on the trail.

The Ugly Co.

Courtesy of The Ugly Co.

Nuun Daily Hydration Tablets

Quench your thirst and boost your energy with Nuun Daily Hydration, an electrolyte tablet that disappears in your water! These effervescent daily tablets come in Lemon, Orange Sunrise, Lemonade, Mixed Berry, and Wild Strawberry flavors, offering a delightful burst of electrolytes without any sugar.

Nuun

Courtesy of Nuun

Hydro Flask Water Bottle

With its USA-made quality, 24-hour cold or 12-hour hot insulation, and leakproof design, this stainless steel marvel ensures your water will stay secure on your next trailhead. Plus, it’s eco-friendly, dishwasher-safe, and easy to clip onto your backpack—making it a must-have for your next adventure!

Hydro Flask

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HOKA Speedgoat 5 Mid GTX Hiking Boots

Get ready to conquer those muddy trails with a pair of HOKA Speedgoat 5 Mid GTX hiking boots! These stylish sidekicks will keep your feet dry with GORE-TEX magic, offer robust ankle-hugging support with supportive collars, and provide extra grip with Vibram Megagrip outsoles.

HOKA

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Coola Organic Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50

Get your glow on without a sunburn! This organic fragrance-free face sunscreen is a moisturizer and sun protector in one, giving you sheer, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection while keeping your skin hydrated and happy. Say goodbye to the sun’s harsh rays and hello to a flawless, eco-friendly hiking adventure!

Coola

Courtesy of Coola

Patagonia P-6 Logo LoPro Trucker Hat

Stay sun-safe with this classic Six-Panel Trucker Hat by Patagonia. This eco-conscious hat features 100% organic cotton fabric and a brim crafted from 100% recycled fishing nets. Plus, it’s adjustable for a perfect fit and was made in a Fair Trade Certified factory. Hiking never looked (or felt) so good!

Patagonia

Courtesy of Patagonia

Blueberry & Cashew Butter GoMacro Bars

Get your on-the-go protein with Blissful Daybreak, GoMacro’s Blueberry & Cashew Butter energy bar. With 10g of protein and the power of organic blueberries, cashews, puffed brown rice, and cashew butter, this wholesome vegan bite is your ticket to stamina on the trail.

GoMacro

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Allison van Tilborgh

Allison van Tilborgh

Allison is a digital media consultant, writer, and aspiring vegan-feminist scholar living in the Orlando, Florida area. She’s the founder of The Sanford Vegan, a vegan media brand, through which she connected with VegOut. As an early reader of VegOut Magazine, she dreamed of one day putting her own writing on the national stage (spoiler alert: that dream came true!). Allison loves experimenting with plant-based cooking and reading up on the latest trends in veganism and animal rights scholarship.

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