Desert Style & More

Summer in the desert calls for the right gear. Shop our hand-picked Summer Picks collection — desert-ready clothing, Vacation sun care, locally made goods, gourmet pantry staples, and outdoor entertaining essentials. Available in store and online at jttradingpost.com.

The desert has a way of doing the work for you — if you let it. Here's how to build a grounded, intentional self care day in Joshua Tree, from palo santo and crystals at JT Trading Post to the best local spas, sound baths, and free moments in the park.

The JT Trading Post outdoor market runs every Saturday and Sunday — and the outfit matters. A breathable base, a layer for the morning chill, boots for uneven ground, a JTTP hat for the sun, and a tote big enough for everything you’ll find. Here’s the formula for a full market morning done right.

Joshua Tree hiking isn’t just technical gear — it’s high desert, it’s photogenic, and you want to look good doing it. Here’s what actually works: breathable tees, protective bottoms, a layer for the morning chill, real boots, and a JTTP hat with DIFF polarized lenses. Everything you need at JT Trading Post.

Date night in the desert is its own thing. The sky takes up more space than the buildings, the temperature drops fast after sunset, and the light does something incredible to jewelry. Here’s how to get dressed for it — flowy layers, good boots, and pieces from Free People, Desert Lux, SpurWest, and JTTP Originals. All of it at JT Trading Post.

The desert has its own dress code — and it'll teach you fast. From layering for wild temperature swings to finding that worn-in style that just works, here's how to dress for a day (and night) in Joshua Tree.