Backpacking Pro vs Hobbyist - Whos Got The Better Gear? @BackcountryExposure
Backpacking Pro vs Hobbyist - Whos Got The Better Gear?  @BackcountryExposure
Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ben Petersen from Knafs joins me on a backpacking trip in the Uinta Mountains. We go through each others backpacking gear lists as a pro backpacker and hobbyist backpacker. Who has the better gear?
Thank you to Ben and Knafs for supporting the channel. Check out Knafs for cool knives and gear: geni.us/Knafs
- Knafs Lander 1: geni.us/Knafs-Lander-1
- Knafs Lulu: geni.us/Knafs-Lulu

Gear From This Video ⬇️:
Ben's Gear:
- Osprey Aether: geni.us/Osprey-Aether
- Thermarest Pillow: geni.us/Thermarest-Pillow
- Squak Grid Fleece Hoodie: geni.us/Squak-Grid-Fleece (EXPOSURE15 Save 15%)
- Olicamp Pot: geni.us/Olicamp-SpaceSaver-Mug
- Snowpeak Spoon: geni.us/SnowPeak-Spoon
- Klymit Static V Insulated: geni.us/Klymit-Static-V

My Gear:
- Superior Gear StarLite Hammock: geni.us/Superior-StarLite
- Superior Gear Comforter: geni.us/Superior-Comforter
- Superior Gear Shelter: geni.us/Superior-Shelter
- Deuter Air Contact Ultra 40: geni.us/Deuter-AC-Ultra40
- Nemo Moonlite Elite: geni.us/Nemo-Moonlite-Elite
- Squak Grid Fleece Hoodie: geni.us/Squak-Grid-Fleece (EXPOSURE15 Save 15%)
- Fire Maple Petrel Pot: geni.us/FM-PetrelPot
- Zippered Food Bag: backcountryexposure.etsy.com
- Claymore Capon 40B: geni.us/Claymore-Capon40b

🏔️SHOP BACKCOUNTRY EXPOSURE GEAR - Backpacking Food Bags & Accessory Bags: geni.us/BCE-Outdoor-Gear
- Mesa Food Bag: geni.us/BCE-Mesa-Food-Bag
- Little Ditty: geni.us/BCE-Little-Ditty
- Bigger Ditty: geni.us/BCE-Bigger-Ditty
- Long Handle Spoon: geni.us/BCE-Titanium-LongSpoon

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🔥SHOP MY FAVORITE GEAR🔥
BACKPACKS:
- Outdoor Vitals CS40 Backpack: geni.us/CS40-Backpack
- REI FLASH 55: geni.us/REI-Flash55
TENTS:
- Tarptent Dipole 1 DW: geni.us/Dipole-1-DW
- Nemo Dragonfly 2P: geni.us/Nemo-Dragonfly
- Hill Zero Scout: geni.us/HillZero-Scout1P-CAMO
SLEEPING BAGS:
- Zenbivy Light Bed: geni.us/Light-Bed-Zenbivy
- UGQ Outdoor Bandit Quilt: geni.us/UGQ-Bandit-TopQuilt
- Sea To Summit Ascent Down: geni.us/S2S-Ascent-Down
SLEEPING PADS:
- Zenbivy Ultralight Pad: geni.us/Zenbivy-UL-SleepPad
- Nemo Tensor All Season: geni.us/Tensor-All-Season-REI
- Kilos Gear AeroCloud Elite: geni.us/Aerocloud-Sleepingpad
COOKING GEAR:
- Fire Maple Petrel G3 Pot: geni.us/FM-PetrelPot-Amazon
- Toaks 750ml Pot: geni.us/Toaks-750
- Fire Maple Green Peak II Stove: geni.us/FireMaple-GreenPeak-II
OUTERWEAR/LAYERS:
- Squak Grid Fleece Hoodie: geni.us/Squak-Grid-Fleece (EXPOSURE15 Save 15%)
- Outdoor Vitals Altitude Sun Hoodie: geni.us/Altitude-Sun-Hoodie
- Outdoor Vitals Vario jacket: geni.us/Vario-Jacket
- Outdoor Vitals Tushar Rain Jacket: geni.us/Tushar-Rain-Jacket
FOOD:
- Trail Goods Co. Premium Freeze Dried Meals: geni.us/TrailGoodsCo
- Pinnacle Foods Freeze Dried Meals: geni.us/Pinnacle-Foods
MISC:
- Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter: geni.us/Sawyer-SqueezeFilter
- CNOC Vecto Water Bag: geni.us/CNOC-Vecto
- Squak Slim 32oz Water Bottle: geni.us/Squak-SquakerBottle

MY CAMERA EQUIPMENT I USE 📸:
- Sony A7C: geni.us/Sony-A7C-Camera
- Sony 20-70mm F4 Lens: geni.us/Sony-20-70mm
- DJI Wireless Mic: geni.us/DJI-MIC
- Carbon Fiber Tripod: geni.us/AokaCarbonTripod
- Rode VideoMicro: geni.us/RODE-VideoMicro-II
- DJI OSMO Pocket 3: geni.us/DJI-OSMO-POCKET3

SHOP THESE GREAT OUTDOOR RETAILERS:
- REI: geni.us/REI-Co-op
- UGQ Outdoor: geni.us/UGQ-Outdoor
- Pinnacle Foods Freeze Dried Meals: geni.us/Pinnacle-Foods
- Peak Refuel Meals: geni.us/Peak-Refuel
- Backcountry: geni.us/BACKCOUNTRY
- Garage Grown Gear: geni.us/Garage-Grown-Gear
- Amazon: geni.us/Amazon-BCE

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Gear shared on this channel may be purchased with my own money, provided by the brand for testing for free, or part of a sponsored brand deal. My honest thoughts and opinions always drive my approach to reviews on products. Thank you for supporting my channel and content.
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