Beginner's Guide To Backpacking Gear in 2025
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Excellent Tents in Ascending Budget:
Ozark Trails tent:
Featherstone Granite tent:
Paria Bryce Tent:
Durston X-Dome 1+:
Durston X-Mid 1:
Nemo Hornet Osmo Elite:
Sleeping Mattresses in Ascending Budget:
El Cordion Foam Mattress:
Paria Outdoors Recharge XL:
Flextail Zero:
Zenbivy UL mattress:
Nemo Tensor:
Nemo Tensor Extreme:
Sleeping Bags in Ascending Budget:
Kelty Cosmic 20:
AegisMax 20:
Nemo Riff 15: Nemo Riff:
Quilts:
Outdoor Vitals Stormloft:
Zenbivy UL Bed:
Backpacks in Asending Budget:
Teton Sports Hiker:
Naturehike 65L UL Pack:
Durston Kakwa 55:
Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60:
Mystery Ranch Radix 57:
Outdoor Vitals CS40:
Mystery Ranch Bridger 65:
Osprey Atmos AG 65:
Zpacks Arc Haul 70:
Stoves in Ascending Budget:
AOTU: (price dropped to $7.99!)
Firemaple Greenpeak:
BRS-300T:
CampingMoon XD-2F: (needs adapter to fit with Petrel Pot)
Triflex Adapter for CampingMoon to Petrel Pot:
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe:
Soto Windmaster:
Jetboil Minimo:
Headlamps:
Nitecore NU 25:
Nitecore NU 33:
Ready to hit the trail but not sure where to start? In this complete beginner’s guide to backpacking, I break down everything you need to know about gear in 2025, including the jargon.
Whether you’re planning your first overnight trip or dreaming of multi-day adventures, this video will help you confidently choose the right equipment.
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Chapters:
Intro: 00:00
Tents: 00:25
Sleeping Mattresses: 09:36
Sleeping Bags and Quilts 13:37
Navigation 22:53
Backpacks: 24:31
Stoves: 34:06
Water Filtration: 40:17
Headlamps: 43:58
I sat on buying gear for a year and got into hiking with a jansport and finally getting more serious and bought me a north face trail lite 36. I find myself doing longer day hikes and shorter single night camps so can’t wait to see what my future takes me on gear selection.
Grayl is the best gear I own… never let me down… even probably saved me a few times… also used to filter water for others
I also use it for international travel so I can just fill it with tap water in and still be safe…
Thank you! Informative video.
Zenbivy now has the ultralight dirty which is the exact same thing as the ultralight but it is cheaper, maybe a 100 less, with a tad bit more weight which for most people that is not a big deal.
I fear I cant afford to sleep outside 😅