30 Essential Pieces of Gear to go Backpacking

Описание: 30 pieces of gear which I think are essential to go backpacking. You don't need more than this! Of course bring more if you want and it will make you happy, but for safety and comfort this is what you need as a baseline. Even if you are hiking a 2,200 mile Trail like the Appalachian Trail, this is it.

If you are just getting started, remember... you probably own a lot of this! And don't need to buy much new.

GEAR I RECOMMEND::
// Packing
Backpack - 50/60L, internal frame, padded hipbelt. I like ULA backpacks or Gossamergear
Pack liner - Any trash bag is good - http://tinyurl.com/2p8uvn7w
Ziplocs - An assortment, at least three

// Sleeping
Sleeping bag - Synthetic is cheaper, 20*F - https://tinyurl.com/yw3wy6x3
Sleeping pad - Foam is awesome, easier, but not as warm https://amzn.to/4mikLVY
Shelter - Something you need to rely on, I recommend DurstonGear or SixMoonDesigns
Tent stakes - Thicker is good - https://amzn.to/3TXTMTF

// Clothing
Warm jacket - Any fleece you already own, lighter is better
Rain jacket - I love FroggToggs! - http://tinyurl.com/bdadk452
Pants - Dance pants, keeps you warm, keeps bugs away - https://amzn.to/3Sbp8o6
Socks - Any athletic sock - https://amzn.to/3DDlk73
Sunglasses - Cheap is ok - https://amzn.to/4nmB1oz
Bug Net - Not always necessary, but nice to have - https://tinyurl.com/2vrwsd26
Hat - Any hat for sun
Beanie - Any beanie
Gloves - Not necessary but nice to have, thinner and lighter is better

// Food & Water
Water bottles - Smart water bottles 2+ liters is ideal
Water filter - Platypus Quickdraw - https://amzn.to/4goOD0y
Spoon - Any spoon
Stove / Pot / Fuel - BRS3000T - http://tinyurl.com/58r2rys8
Food bag - 15L is ideal

// Miscellaneous
Tooth brush & Paste
Lighter - Mini Bic
Blister care - Leukotape - https://amzn.to/3qZ55f9
Med kit - Advil, Tylenol, antibiotic ointment, bandage, gauze, anti diarrhea
Knife - Swiss Army Knife - https://amzn.to/3r3psb7
Repair Kit - Needle, Thread, Gorilla Tape - https://alnk.to/2jONhRA
Chafe - Body Glide - https://amzn.to/3bNorNu
Trowel & TP - Deuce of Spades - https://amzn.to/3u6VIMr

// Electronics
Phone - Your GPS, coupled with apps like AllTrails, Farout, Caltopo, or Gaia
External battery - 10,000 to 20,000mah - https://amzn.to/4mweExC
Flashlight - Rechargeable is ideal, any flashlight works - https://amzn.to/3KhjOP5

I hope this is helpful! In the end there are roughly 30 pieces of gear which I personally think are essential to go backpacking safely and happily. Obviously in some environments you could need even less than this! But I wanted to present a well rounded kit, that I would personally use on any trail in the United States during any time of year.

I think a big saver for new backpackers is in clothing, as chances are you already own all the clothing you could ever need for backpacking, instead of spending a thousand dollars! Other places would be in the med kit, which you already own. Repair tools, water bottles, and various bags like ziplocs.

I don't want the barrier to entry into backpacking to be high and don't feel it has to be. Even the gear here which you may need to buy, you could get used! Or you can buy budget alternatives, like using a froggtoggs rain jacket.

00:00 - Essential Gear for Backpacking
00:33 - Packing
02:25 - Sleeping
05:16 - Clothing
09:55 - Cooking & Water
12:30 - Electronics
14:20 - Misc.
16:50 - Bring what you want!

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