Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
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These are my top pieces of gear I've used in the last year:
Sleep System: alnk.to/9Ie8Ijc
Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/fwr95eR
Camp Pillow: alnk.to/1XWNyrM
Winter Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/aeYpEMf
Trekking Poles: bit.ly/3Lm0Dkr
Backpack: bit.ly/4bKk2GF
Camp Chair: alnk.to/2FBPtLk
Hiking Belt: alnk.to/clXvqEV
Food Rehydration Bag: alnk.to/dWckg10
Stove: alnk.to/b7ycyYk (or this Amazon version: amzn.to/4bK14Qz)
Headlamp: amzn.to/4eTCfnU
Hiking Shoes: alnk.to/3U1czUC
Mid Layer: alnk.to/dAmOis3
Super Cool Sun Hat: amzn.to/4bNnkJ3
Honorable Mentions (that weren't mentioned):
Backpack for fast/light: alnk.to/hDqeRfa
Tent (my favorite semi or freestanding): alnk.to/3U18lCz
Camp Cookpot: amzn.to/3VZ5MEd
Backpacking Meals: pinnaclefoods.co
Trowel: bit.ly/3Kyr7zu
Rain Jacket: bit.ly/45t77X1
FlipFuel Canister device: bit.ly/3EcUsvP
Hiking Pants: alnk.to/gKQrXgr
Water Filter: alnk.to/fHlU4nQ
Hiking Shorts: alnk.to/28RoiMm
Hyperlite Camera Case: bit.ly/3QCa3MF
Chapters:
Intro: 00:00
00:18 Sleep System
04:32 Cold Weather Mattress
06:19 Map and Trail App
07:28 Trekking Poles
08:48 Backpack
11:14 Camp Chair
13:13 Hiking Belt
14:16 Rehydration Bag
14:56 Camp Stove
16:31 Headlamp
17:17 Hiking shoes
18:45 Mid Layer
19:40 Sun Hat
Figuring out what backpacking gear is worth getting can be overwhelming. It's hard to know what's worth spending money on. I get to use a ton of backpacking gear, so I am well versed in what is truly standout gear. This is my list of gear that I've used in the last year (although not necessarily that it's brand new gear for 2024) that has truly stood out as the best gear available.
Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy!
If you'd like to work with me, you can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
This video is SPONSORED by OnX Backcountry: Get 20% off your subscription to (THE BEST) map app: onxmaps.com/backcountry/r/erichanson
These are my top pieces of gear I've used in the last year:
Sleep System: alnk.to/9Ie8Ijc
Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/fwr95eR
Camp Pillow: alnk.to/1XWNyrM
Winter Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/aeYpEMf
Trekking Poles: bit.ly/3Lm0Dkr
Backpack: bit.ly/4bKk2GF
Camp Chair: alnk.to/2FBPtLk
Hiking Belt: alnk.to/clXvqEV
Food Rehydration Bag: alnk.to/dWckg10
Stove: alnk.to/b7ycyYk (or this Amazon version: amzn.to/4bK14Qz)
Headlamp: amzn.to/4eTCfnU
Hiking Shoes: alnk.to/3U1czUC
Mid Layer: alnk.to/dAmOis3
Super Cool Sun Hat: amzn.to/4bNnkJ3
Honorable Mentions (that weren't mentioned):
Backpack for fast/light: alnk.to/hDqeRfa
Tent (my favorite semi or freestanding): alnk.to/3U18lCz
Camp Cookpot: amzn.to/3VZ5MEd
Backpacking Meals: pinnaclefoods.co
Trowel: bit.ly/3Kyr7zu
Rain Jacket: bit.ly/45t77X1
FlipFuel Canister device: bit.ly/3EcUsvP
Hiking Pants: alnk.to/gKQrXgr
Water Filter: alnk.to/fHlU4nQ
Hiking Shorts: alnk.to/28RoiMm
Hyperlite Camera Case: bit.ly/3QCa3MF
Chapters:
Intro: 00:00
00:18 Sleep System
04:32 Cold Weather Mattress
06:19 Map and Trail App
07:28 Trekking Poles
08:48 Backpack
11:14 Camp Chair
13:13 Hiking Belt
14:16 Rehydration Bag
14:56 Camp Stove
16:31 Headlamp
17:17 Hiking shoes
18:45 Mid Layer
19:40 Sun Hat
Figuring out what backpacking gear is worth getting can be overwhelming. It's hard to know what's worth spending money on. I get to use a ton of backpacking gear, so I am well versed in what is truly standout gear. This is my list of gear that I've used in the last year (although not necessarily that it's brand new gear for 2024) that has truly stood out as the best gear available.
Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy!
If you'd like to work with me, you can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
