Alexis Nikole Nelson’s Favorite Foraging Gear

Written by Daniela Gorny

Alexis Nikole Nelson makes foraging feel approachable and wildly fun. And she shares her love of edible nature with her millions of TikTok and Instagram followers.

Whether she’s collecting magnolia flowers around her hometown in Columbus, Ohio for cookies (video) or gathering seaweed during her travels along the coast of California, her cheerful enthusiasm can make even the most indoorsy person want to venture outside and explore.

We asked her about the things she takes on her walks—from the indispensable tools she carries to those brilliantly colored, whimsical dresses she wears.

Find all of her favorite foraging gear here.

अंतिम अद्यतन

January 6, 2025

द्वारा लिखित

Staff picks for Wirecutter.

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मीडिया मेंशन

The Sawyer Mini can filter up to 100,000 gallons—yep, you read that right—and fits in the palm of your hand.

Mary Hunt
लेखक

मीडिया मेंशन

A favorite of ultralight hikers, backpackers, bikers, and travelers, the Sawyer Squeeze filter is the gold standard in water filters for anyone concerned about weight and universal compatibility.

Scott Gilbertson
Senior Writer and Reviewer

मीडिया मेंशन

This popular repellent from Sawyer has 20% Picaridin, which protects against a wide range of insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, gnats, chiggers and sand flies.

Amylia Ryan
Associate Editor

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