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What to Pack for a Hike (Don’t Bother With These 6 Items)
After hundreds of hikes, I finally realized I’ve been carrying way too much stuff — and it’s slowing me down. In this video, I’m sharing 6 things I stopped packing in my day hiking kit, including one item most hikers consider “essential.” (Spoiler: you probably don’t need that giant water bottle.) Whether you’re new to…
Continue Reading >11 Gear Trends That Are DISRUPTING Hiking
I break down the big (and little) gear disruptions happening in hiking and ultralight backpacking. 😋 Greenbelly Meals: ⛰️ Monthly Email That Costs $0: 📗 My Book: How to Hike the AT: 🥾 PRODUCTS: M!GO Bottle: CNOC bottle: NOBO Bottle: Altra Lone Peak: Topo Athletic: Norda: NNormal: Mount to Coast: ZenBivy: Jolly Gear: Sambob: Sawyer…
Continue Reading >My Favorite Backpacking Layers at Every Budget!
*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it so much!) by clicking here: These are the best backpacking layers at EVERY budget! In this video I break down complete sets of backpacking layers at three very different price tiers – $300 vs. $600 vs. $1200! While the cost of all this backpacking…
Continue Reading >This Backpack Made Every Mile Miserable
Biggest regret: my Gregory Baltoro 70 turned every mile into misery. Related video: 5 backpacking items I regret buying – full list + what I replaced them with. Gregory Baltoro 70L, over 5 lbs, always pushed me to overpack. Sierra weekend, 2–3 nights—way more pack than I ever needed. Ever regret going bigger on a…
Continue Reading >16 Hikers Share Favorite Gear after 500 Miles
The best hiking and backpacking gear according to Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. ⛰️ Monthly Email That Costs $0: 😋 Greenbelly Meals: 📗 My Book: How to Hike the AT: Some of these may be affiliate links. In which case, we may earn a small % of any sales referred. This comes at no extra cost to…
Continue Reading >My BEST Ultralight Backpacking Gear List! (HONEST REVIEW)
Let’s review some gear! Sassafras’ latest gear list for her thru-hike around the Wonderland Trail at Mt. Rainier featured some of the latest and greatest in the ultralight backpacking world. But shiny and new doesn’t mean best of the best! Even the newest developments in gear can fail when it’s trail-tested… especially in the harsh…
Continue Reading >8 LB Ultralight Setup | 100 Mile Wilderness Full Gear List
My full ultralight backpacking gear list for the 100 Mile Wilderness — everything I carried, why I chose it, and how I kept my base weight under 8 pounds without sacrificing comfort or safety. This video breaks down my complete loadout, including my shelter system, sleep setup, cook kit, clothing layers, electronics, and more. Whether…
Continue Reading >Ultralight Backpacking: The Gear That Makes It Possible
Join us as we prepare for a three-day excursion, aiming for a base weight under eight pounds, showcasing the essentials for an efficient **ultralight backpacking** experience. This video details my complete **ultralight gear list**, explaining each item chosen for this trip. Discover how to achieve an **ultralight setup** for your own adventures, with specific **backpacking…
Continue Reading >Full Gear List for Solo Backpacking
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Continue Reading >Ultimate Camping Gear Guide: Must-Haves for Every Adventure
If I were getting dropped off in remote wilderness, this is what I’d consider essential camping gear: Pack UL Pack (Similar To Mine): Affordable Option: Tent Zpacks Duplex: Affordable Option: Sleeping Pad Thermarest Neo-Air: Affordable Option: Sleeping Bag Katabatic 15: Affordable Option: Pillow Nemo Inflatable: Affordable Option: Clothes Hyperlite Pod: Affordable Dry Bags: Underwear: Socks:…
Continue Reading >Gear to AVOID! And What You Should Get Instead.
Check out Moosejaw: Use Code MLOMJ for 10%. Some Exclusions apply. *Gear I would Avoid:* MSR FreeLite: BA Prospector: Insulated V: Jetboil: Flexlite Air: *Gear I would Get Instead:* Exos Pro 55: MSR Windburner: Pocket Rocket Deluxe: Pocket Rocket: Toaks Pot: BA Rapide: Chair Zero: MHW Strato: Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links…
Continue Reading >The Best Camera Gear for Backpacking & Hiking 2025
📸 Gear In This Video Fuji X-H2s – Fuji 16-55mm 2.8 – Sony A7Siii – Sony 24-70mm 2.8 – Rode Video Micro 2 – Tascam DR-10 – Aoka Carbon Tripod – Newer LT35 Carbon Tripod – DJI OSMO Action 5 – GoPro 11 Black – DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone – Anker 10,000 – Anker…
Continue Reading >Real World Daypack Gear List & Essentials For Your Next Hike!
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Continue Reading >The Best Backpacking Gear of 2025 (All Budgets)
Thanks to OnX Backcountry for sponsoring this video. It’s my favorite map/navigation/route planning app. You can save 20% using my link: Gear in this video: Durston X-Dome 1+: Featherstone Backbone: Zenbivy UL Bed: Kelty Cosmic 20: Zenbivy Flex Mattress: Nemo Tensor Mattress: Featherstone Calcatta Mattress: Nemo Tensor Extreme Mattress: M!Go Water Bottle: Sawyer Squeeze: Cleaning…
Continue Reading >What to Bring on a Day Hike || REI
Heading out for a day hike is a great way to explore nature, and it’s important to bring the right gear. In this video, Miranda talks through what goes in her daypack so she’s prepared for the trail ahead. Watch the video, then check out our handy, printable day hiking checklist here: ———————————————————————————————————– At Recreational…
Continue Reading >Complete Gear Guide for Backpacking with Kids | Must-Have Items!
A full list of all the gear I packed for backpacking with my daughter. Backpacking with kids can be hard or overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s a lot of great backpacking gear for kids and some of it can be found for cheap. Below are all of the gear items we carried…
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