Kelly in the Mountains Picks

Approachable hiking, backpacking, and camp pieces: simple cooking, carry, hydration, safety, and useful outdoor goods that are easy to explain.

Curated for creator outreach and partnership-ad concepting. Rarely is a curated marketplace: every product has to pass strict criteria before we carry it, so this page focuses on high-quality things that work well, last a long time, and earn their place.

Badger Bed Sierra Bundle | Bedroll Shell, Down Quilt, Flannel Sheet Set, Sleeping Pad Compatible

A complete modular sleep system that rolls up like a bedroll and sleeps like an actual bed. The Badger Bed Sierra Bun...

Stash Packable Sling | Convertible Cross-Body / Hip Bag | 4L

Packs down to the size of a pair of socks, unfolds into a full sling bag in about five seconds. The Stash is for the ...

Aero Travel Backpack | 35L Carry-On

At 2.3 lbs and 35L, the Aero sits in that sweet spot between “fits overhead” and “actually holds your stuff.” The Aer...

Fire Maple Mars Radiant Stove System

This thing ditches the flickering flame for a glowing mesh that won't get bullied by mountain winds. Fire Maple's rad...

fireROD V2 Ferro Rod Firestarter

The fireROD V2 is an honest, no-nonsense firestarter — a ferrocerium rod that clips to your knife sheath’s ferro-loop...

GO Clear Water Bottle | 24oz Tritan™ Straw Bottle | BPA-Free

GO Clear is a 24oz water bottle made from Tritan™ Renew, a BPA-free plastic with 50% recycled content. It's built wit...

The Travel Backpack | 35L or 45L

The bag you carry when you’ve decided checking luggage is a personality flaw. Available in 35L or 45L, both carry-on ...

Star X3 Cooking System | 0.8L Pot | Stainless Steel & Anodized Aluminum | Fire Maple

Fire Maple built a heat exchanger so efficient it boils half a liter in 102 seconds. The Star X3 is an all-in-one coo...