Hikers are an adventurous breed, and as such they’re always pushing their survival and backpacking skills to the limit. This means climbing to new heights along mountainsides and trekking through daunting terrain without a second thought. Hard-core hikers should be advised that they will need a whole different set of supplies and gear for their momentous task. Traditional camping equipment just won’t cut it.

The two basic essentials that deserve the most consideration are hiking tents and temperature-rated sleeping bags. When it’s time to turn in for the night, hikers like to be able to pitch their tents in a hurry. Their tents should be portable, easy to assemble and take apart, and roomy enough to accommodate a sleeping hiker with space to spare. Down or heavily insulated synthetic sleeping bags are also recommended.