Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Gear for Beginners
Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Gear for Beginners
NOTE: I highly recommend beginner backpackers borrow, rent, or buy used gear in order to get a feel for what works and what doesn’t. And to see if backpacking is even an activity that is enjoyed!
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๐ GEAR FROM THE VIDEO ๐
Mongar 2 Tent: https://geni.us/Mongar2P
X-Mid 2 Tent: https://geni.us/X-Mid2
Flash 55 Pack: https://geni.us/Flash55
Kakwa 55 Pack: https://geni.us/Kakwa55
Helix Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/HelixSleepingPad
Ultra 5R Pad: https://geni.us/Exped5R
Trekology Pillow: https://geni.us/TrekologyPillow
Decathlon Sleeping Bag: https://geni.us/Trek900SleepingBag
Rock Front Quilt: https://geni.us/350ProUL
GreenPeak Stove: https://geni.us/GreenPeakStove
Petrel Pot: https://geni.us/PetrelPot
Frogg Toggs Rain Gear: https://geni.us/FroggToggsUL
Decathlon Fleece: https://geni.us/MH120Fleece
MT100 Down Jacket (M): https://geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
MT100 Down Jacket (F): https://geni.us/GP-Trek100DJ-W
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โญ MY FAVORITE GEAR โญ
Go-To Gear List: https://geni.us/MyGoToGear
InReach Messenger Plus: https://geni.us/MessengerPlus
Decathlon Down Jacket – https://geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
REI Flash 55 Pack: https://geni.us/Flash55
Rock Front Quilt: https://geni.us/Rockfront400UL
Garmin Fenix Watch: https://geni.us/FenixWatch
Zpacks Plex Solo Tent: https://geni.us/PlexSoloLite
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๐ท MY FILMING GEAR ๐ท
Sony ZV-E1: https://geni.us/Sony-ZVE1
DJi Action 4: https://geni.us/DJI-Action-Four
Insta360 One X3: https://geni.us/Insta-360
DJI Mic: https://geni.us/DJI-Mic-Two
Komperdell Camera Staff: https://geni.us/CameraStaff
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Experienced hiker here, still love this content aimed at beginners. Like to know that I have good gear. Hope to bump into you one day on a hike in the Rockies.
Justin, can you do a more ‘inclusive’ kit list? Like kit available over the pond?
Checking in on this list as someone who has some gear and has done a couple trips. Ironically my upgrades were similar to what you discussed: I did the REI trailmade 60 as I like to carry a little extra in my bag, love my durston x-mid 2 tent, and went with the zenbivy core 20 bed with the new nemo pad. I think footwear is my biggest piece even 3 years in, I think I like boots most because I tend to look around a lot while trekking and it is easier for me to prevent ankle issues with the support.
I would stress the importance of good hiking socks. Nice merino wool socks make wet feet far more tolerable and blisters far less common. I recommend the brand people socks, they have the exact same composition as darn tough or smart wool but at half the price/pair (you just have to buy 4 at a time, which will have you set for any length adventure). I’ve been hiking in mine for years with no issues!
NOTE: I highly recommend beginner backpackers borrow, rent, or buy used gear in order to get a feel for what works and what doesn’t. And to see if backpacking is even an activity that is enjoyed!
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ง ๐พ๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐จ๐ฉ: https://www.packwizard.com/s/LQ4l84C
๐ GEAR FROM THE VIDEO ๐
Mongar 2 Tent: https://geni.us/Mongar2P
X-Mid 2 Tent: https://geni.us/X-Mid2
Flash 55 Pack: https://geni.us/Flash55
Kakwa 55 Pack: https://geni.us/Kakwa55
Helix Sleeping Pad: https://geni.us/HelixSleepingPad
Ultra 5R Pad: https://geni.us/Exped5R
Trekology Pillow: https://geni.us/TrekologyPillow
Decathlon Sleeping Bag: https://geni.us/Trek900SleepingBag
Rock Front Quilt: https://geni.us/350ProUL
GreenPeak Stove: https://geni.us/GreenPeakStove
Petrel Pot: https://geni.us/PetrelPot
Frogg Toggs Rain Gear: https://geni.us/FroggToggsUL
Decathlon Fleece: https://geni.us/MH120Fleece
MT100 Down Jacket (M): https://geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
MT100 Down Jacket (F): https://geni.us/GP-Trek100DJ-W
Ide love to see a 3 season pack list, for your home base here in the Canadian rockies. Most of us won’t be pushing -10*c but want to get out from middle of may to September.
While this might not be ultra light it’s not packing for -40*c either. This way we can buy once cry once and just have a bit of a heavier pack while still being comfortable.
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This is great! Thanks for sharing
Good video, but all these REI recommendations are useless for non US.
Justin, listen, you’ve got to stop recommending gear that I can’t get. That Rock Front setup, the regular size isn’t available. (hook a brother up) ๐
I’m just about geared out but always curious about what you’re recommending. Gear like this is excellent for beginners AND into the phase of being an experienced weekend warrior.
Sorry a Trekking pool tent is Nowhere near a storm worth As a semi free standing Storm.
Worthy must mean something different america As I can tell you , you’re tracking poll tent wood not last 5 minute in a UK storm
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for trying to get into backpacking for the first time this summer!
The Granite Gear Perimeter 50 is a good option, 1.4kg with torso length and width adjustments, 2 available hip belts for waist sizes up to 52โ, and a 40lb capacity. $250MSRP, itโs $175 now and I see them on sale often. It has a total of 6 pockets – 2 hip belt pockets, 2 stretch mesh side pockets, and 2 stretch mesh front pockets. 6 compression straps and 2 criss-cross top straps to cinch the pack or secure gear above the drawstring top closure.
This is great information, Justin. I generally don’t comment, but as someone focusing content on beginners, I just wanted to acknowledge the work you put into making a clear and concise video for the majority of backpackers out there (potential weekend warriors).
The Helix sleeping pad is 30% off right now during REI sales, great deal IMHO.
STILL trying to decide what rain jacket to buy. I’ve never been on a multi-day backpacking trip before, especially in the rain, but nevertheless I’ve prepared a good set of โbuy once, cry onceโ gear, except for the jacket. I even bought waterproof pants because I caught Haglofs gortex pants at 70% off, but I still can’t decide if I should buy a "membrane" jacket or go with a non-breathable one like Frogg Toggs. . I think I can tolerate the fact that it will not breathe, but I am more concerned that it will not protect from strong wind, while a proper membrane jacket will. Any help is appreciated!
Thanks for remembering your roots and going back to basics every now and then. Plus you explained why and what to look for. Good job !!
If you’re making this video for newcomers, do them a favor. Put more emphasis on the backpack. On the sizing. How to size. All these videos I see similar to yours, they just fly over things. If you really want to help the new people, I would make a whole video on just the correct sizing
I think the Rockfront Rain Hoodie is probably worth the extra money (like $60 or something) compared the Frog Toggs with it’s poor durability.
Thanks Justin. This is a really well-done video.
Hii u clearly need to review the Bonfus Aerus 55L !
Durston and REI packs both top out at 21โ torso, so any one with 23-25โ torso have to get ULA or LiteAF
First! Love your content man, got me going on more solo trips. As a new dad also, it’s great to recharge
love the flash but wish it came in more colors that yellow is horiffic.