{10 on the 10th // 10 must haves for the mountains}


The Mountains are calling and I must go!
- John Muir

Linking up with Erin at Perfectly Port for 10 on the 10th. Today's topic is 10 must haves for a summer vacation. What to pack really depends on the destination. Since I have been longing for the mountains lets go with a summer mountain vacation to Colorado. I guess it's because I know what summer months in Texas look like and that we find ourselves dreaming of a cooler climate. And, the mountains are just beautiful. Also, I should note that we normally take the camper when we go on trips like this. For us, these are the 10 must haves for a mountain summer vacation.


Colorado Mountain Vacation



10 Must haves for the Mountains..

1.) Camera, Go-Pro, memory card(s), charger - never leave home without it!! My camera is normally the first thing that I pack. I love to capture our trip (and the beautiful mountains) on photographs or videos. Plus, #blogger.

2.) First Aid Kit, Sunscreen & Bug spray - it doesn't matter where we go the sun and the bugs always seem to find Mason and I. And a first aid kit is always a good idea when your adventuring through the mountains.

3.) Hiking gear & a good backpack - because...mountains! There is so much ground to cover.

4.) Clothes for both summer/fall or winter, raingear - we've been to Colorado many times in the summer and it's warm during the day and then cool at night. Also, the climate in the mountains can quickly change from hot to cold, dry to wet. Be prepared for all of the seasons!

5.) Plenty of water (and a camelback or something similar) - because of the high altitudes. It's easy to get dehydrated at altitudes above 5,000 feet.

6.) Itinerary & Maps - I like to have a good plan when we go on a vacation so that we make the most of our time. Usually our itinerary is pretty flexible. We make notes of things we want to do and see, but they are not specific to a certain day of the trip. And I always print out some maps just in case our cell phones fail us.

7.) Sun protection (hat & sunglasses) - you are a bit closer to the sun when in Colorado.

8.) Binoculars - there is so much wildlife in Colorado! You'll want to bring binoculars so that you can see all that it has to offer.

9.) Your smart phone equipped with these apps.

10.) Your sense of adventure!! 



16 comments

  1. Definitely must have. I love those sunnies.

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  2. I'd love to go on a trip to the mountains some time!

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  3. WE are going on a couple of camping trips this summer and I"m so excited that the kids are finally old enough! What kind of bug spray do you use on Mason?

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  4. Love it and I have always wanted to go to Colorado in the summer time! It is so beautiful there. My kids are dying to take an RV vacation. We don't have our own but we keep saying we should rent one and do it. The kids will only want to for so long. These posts get me so excited for summer! YIPPEE! Thanks so much for linking up, I love getting to know everyone better through these posts. xoxo ERIN

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  5. Great list! You know Im a sucker for lists ;)

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  6. Oh awesome! Are you guys going on vacation to Colorado this summer??

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  7. Camera & Go Probare totally a must! And the amount of clothes to pack is always ridiculous for camping. So many temperature changes! We actually have our first camping trip planned for Memorial Day weekend!

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  8. Shall I ever find myself in the mountains I'll have this list bookmarked!

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  9. I love that you focused your list on a mountain trip!! I'm a beach girl but do love a weekend in the mountains!!

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  10. We are heading to the mountains in a few weeks for a vacation with my inlaws. I'm getting excited. :) great list!!

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  11. I love that hat and those sunnies. This is a perfect list for a mountain vacation. Great list!

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  12. We don't go to the mountains often, but I have been dying to go. I'll need to bookmark this for future reference!

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  13. I love your list and a lot of it fits with our camping trip we have planned in July.

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  14. I have been wanting a go pro for quite a while now. Maybe we'll get one soon.

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Thanks for the comments! Hope you are having an amazing day!!