What You Really Need for Camping & Backpacking | Essential Gear Guide

What You Really Need for Camping & Backpacking | Essential Gear Guide

Camping and Backpacking are one of the best ways to get out into nature so whether it’s your first time camping or you’re a seasoned trail veteran, this camping gear guide will share the best backpacking essentials you’ll need for your next camping trip.

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I’m Alex, I’m a travel filmmaker, photographer, and TV host. I’ve been hiking, backpacking, and camping since my childhood, and that love of nature has led me to many outdoor adventures in the backcountry of North America, Europe, Africa, and New Zealand. In this video, I’ll share all my tips and insights on the essential equipment you need to safely and comfortably enjoy the great outdoors without overpacking unnecessary gear.

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50 Comments

  1. @BigW-y8f on March 8, 2025 at 12:26 am

    Looks like a heavy kit.

  2. @johnklosterman3106 on March 8, 2025 at 12:27 am

    did you go to philmomt bsa? are you eagle my dad is and im 2 class

  3. @sageata_verde on March 8, 2025 at 12:27 am

    so 2023? didnt see a recommendation!

  4. @NovaTattooArt on March 8, 2025 at 12:28 am

    A cutting board bro? lol you don’t need half of everything in this video

  5. @qicui4703 on March 8, 2025 at 12:29 am

    can $2000 buy all of the items on the list?

  6. @flounderflounder6833 on March 8, 2025 at 12:30 am

    "This is something called a hydroflask…"
    My god, a simpler time…

  7. @Arlene_witha_y on March 8, 2025 at 12:30 am

    Can you use regular self defense pepper spray as best spray?

  8. @vjamelee on March 8, 2025 at 12:30 am

    Hello, we are China color-changing aluminum cup, camping products manufacturers, would you like aluminum cup, camping products customized or wholesale?

  9. @z0uLess on March 8, 2025 at 12:31 am

    How many miles have you hiked in recent years?

  10. @KrisVanetti-Thompson on March 8, 2025 at 12:33 am

    Thanks for this! Just started planning my first camping trip and was feeling overwhelmed with what gear to get. This guide breaks it down so well, making it easy to know what essentials to pack. Can’t wait to hit the trails with confidence now!

  11. @kawrss31 on March 8, 2025 at 12:33 am

    gun. gun. gun. gun. rope…gps..sat phone…bat….bic lighter pack.

  12. @bahramroeinsulaiman16 on March 8, 2025 at 12:33 am

    Watch the video on 2x speed you save time and still understand everything he says.

  13. @DylanEdelman-i9e on March 8, 2025 at 12:35 am

    That’s cool you saved your food from the bear but what about saving yourself from the bear ?

  14. @ICKYTAKALCA on March 8, 2025 at 12:38 am

    Holy smokes u must have strong legs to carry all that gear especially on a trip that lasts more than 1 night!

  15. @BenjaminMacDonald-e1i on March 8, 2025 at 12:40 am

    It’s so fun seeing how others enjoy the outdoors. I pack much much lighter but our goals are all the same and that’s beautiful!

  16. @Daniel-cm3xh on March 8, 2025 at 12:41 am

    My man is living my dream life!

  17. @fabianstraus9603 on March 8, 2025 at 12:42 am

    Hi so for what temperatures are your clothes suitable? An could you do something like that but updated 😁because most of the stuff isn’t available anymore

  18. @RandaKhazzoun on March 8, 2025 at 12:45 am

    🤝

  19. @garagavia on March 8, 2025 at 12:45 am

    Just a tip from a Norwegian: Skip all synthetic fabric and use wool only. It’s better in every way. Just do this blindly and you will realize

  20. @nilorondelli on March 8, 2025 at 12:45 am

    Amazing video, thank you 🙏🏻

  21. @CampingTime0106 on March 8, 2025 at 12:48 am

    This tutorial is super helpful! The part at [5:38] is so detailed, I’ll try it out right away!

  22. @maryjohughes6455 on March 8, 2025 at 12:49 am

    ZACH CHASE

  23. @DarioVastola on March 8, 2025 at 12:49 am

    Great video!

  24. @coachhannah2403 on March 8, 2025 at 12:51 am

    Need: Very little. Night warmth. Container.
    Longer: Food. Clothes.
    Almost need: shelter
    May need: water purification (if springs unavailable)
    Want: food heating, environmental protection, comfort, entertainment, mobile warmth
    😁 YMMV

  25. @jaredtestermantesterman899 on March 8, 2025 at 12:51 am

    I was hiking the pacific crest trail, I was in organ at the time, in my hammic with the drapes pulled, snoring I guess. I kinda Hurd giggles went back to sleep. Someone shit in a tshirt threw it in at me, at high velocity. It came out of the 👕

  26. @JudyGalloway on March 8, 2025 at 12:55 am

    We are going to Pickwick campsite in Tennessee

  27. @lincolnserumola4283 on March 8, 2025 at 12:55 am

    ❤❤❤

  28. @mir.s234 on March 8, 2025 at 12:56 am

    where do I find the solar power bank?

  29. @DylanEdelman-i9e on March 8, 2025 at 12:57 am

    As a geologist and going ultralighter, I’m amazed at how much stuff you take on the trail. I leave most space for stones if out for fieldwork tho which will get as heavy as your backpack in the end haha. Great to see what you hike with.

  30. @AlexanderAyling on March 8, 2025 at 1:00 am

    Hey Vagabonds!

    Comment where you’re from and where your favorite camping trip was! ⬇️

    Here’s the link to all the gear mentioned in this video.
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  31. @yopa- on March 8, 2025 at 1:03 am

    alex costa ?

  32. @Makarov89-m1k on March 8, 2025 at 1:05 am

    By the way, a freeze dried meal that is 500 cal is not feeding three people and they’re like 10 dollars or more

  33. @rodmaiquez1020 on March 8, 2025 at 1:06 am

    TOO much. omg

  34. @timothyfawkes9051 on March 8, 2025 at 1:06 am

    thank you so much for making this video I’m just getting into backpacking and now thanks to you i have a full list and understanding of what to bring and why to bring it thank you so much!

  35. @jl3585 on March 8, 2025 at 1:08 am

    Skip the soap. No need. Dont pack bear spray if you are going to the airport. They will confiscate. Rent them.
    Gravity water filter sucks. Too complicated… I just use good ol fashioned filter pump attached to hose. No bladders. Just a cheap sturdy water bottle from the liqour store is enough. No way do you need a hydroflask. Skip the solar panel… dont need boots. Just good hiking shoes.

  36. @williampennjr.4448 on March 8, 2025 at 1:09 am

    You don’t need a tent. A bevy sack is all you need to shelter you from the rain. In the Army we rarely slept in tents.
    You can watch out for people or animals creeping up on you and it’s much easier to break camp without a tent.
    Beside’s, nothing beats being able to look up at the stars as you fall asleep.

    The only exception is if all you have is a quilt or blanket. A tent will keep critters from crawling into bed with you.

  37. @SynergyGamingTV on March 8, 2025 at 1:12 am

    18:00 $6 or $7 a bag!! haha, in Canada those are $17 to $21 a bag. Rip Canada.

  38. @stewiebox on March 8, 2025 at 1:13 am

    Instructions for the jacket folding unclear, now I have a back hole and my computer is currently being sucked into i

  39. @voizek on March 8, 2025 at 1:14 am

    seriously? hydroflask for hiking? 😂

  40. @murjo7254 on March 8, 2025 at 1:15 am

    U need to try camping in Bulgaria. The nature there is just the definition of beauty!!!

  41. @HalberdAbuser100 on March 8, 2025 at 1:17 am

    I already have the bag and need to complete a basic kit but eh I guess its gonna cost me 1000$ abd more if I were to buy everything there ,Some may laugh but Im young and dont know much .

  42. @77grintchkick on March 8, 2025 at 1:17 am

    You must bring a team of mules with you!

  43. @Curtis-gu on March 8, 2025 at 1:18 am

    Bro thx for the information its my first time camping and im gonna camp with my fellow filipino boyscouts next month

  44. @Thisismynewhandle on March 8, 2025 at 1:19 am

    Video actually begins @ 3:11

  45. @jaredtestermantesterman899 on March 8, 2025 at 1:20 am

    Part of it was laying on my shoulder. I Hurd feet running 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️. More then one person. Still warm.

  46. @dangerdave138 on March 8, 2025 at 1:22 am

    the rei quarter dome is also pretty rad, very light, big enough for 2 people, 2 doors, 2 vestibules, only like 2lbs

  47. @jaredtestermantesterman899 on March 8, 2025 at 1:22 am

    Sitting on my shoulder like a bird. Pile of crsp. I don’t run, 45, been thrown into war, in 2 hard core wrecks, got shoot at me get me to run. I ran for that, didn’t get at um.

  48. @josephlau8476 on March 8, 2025 at 1:23 am

    I like hiking very much too.

  49. @abrahimvr on March 8, 2025 at 1:23 am

    Nice video. Next week I’m going to camp in a volcano in El Salvador 🇸🇻. Thanks your information and tips

  50. @williamfarmer6520 on March 8, 2025 at 1:24 am

    Dude! Where did you get that shirt!?!?

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