Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
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Excellent Tents in Ascending Budget:
Ozark Trails tent: bit.ly/4hSqfUY
Featherstone Granite tent: amzn.to/4kh5XVW
Paria Bryce Tent: bit.ly/4jSjtQ2
Durston X-Dome 1+: bit.ly/4cxM9e7
Durston X-Mid 1: bit.ly/4awy4LS
Nemo Hornet Osmo Elite: alnk.to/6mRvfdU
Sleeping Mattresses in Ascending Budget:
El Cordion Foam Mattress: alnk.to/gp2H9K0
Paria Outdoors Recharge XL: bit.ly/3UruLQp
Flextail Zero: alnk.to/1N3ny18
Zenbivy UL mattress: alnk.to/3U2TvS4
Nemo Tensor: alnk.to/3niCzrb
Nemo Tensor Extreme: alnk.to/eZIDji7
Sleeping Bags in Ascending Budget:
Kelty Cosmic 20: amzn.to/4dfF2rl
AegisMax 20: amzn.to/43js5rY
Nemo Riff 15: Nemo Riff: alnk.to/eZHwMie
Quilts:
Outdoor Vitals Stormloft: alnk.to/5uhIllP
Zenbivy UL Bed: alnk.to/eOMPcMd
Backpacks in Asending Budget:
Teton Sports Hiker: amzn.to/43pIfkz
Naturehike 65L UL Pack: amzn.to/42WpLbq
Durston Kakwa 55: bit.ly/4bKk2GF
Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60: alnk.to/5Q7ej2i
Mystery Ranch Radix 57: alnk.to/7fqHJ2K
Outdoor Vitals CS40: alnk.to/gKRCH7c
Mystery Ranch Bridger 65: alnk.to/2FD0dRH
Osprey Atmos AG 65: alnk.to/2QylDcg
Zpacks Arc Haul 70: https://zpacks.com?aff=207
Stoves in Ascending Budget:
AOTU: amzn.to/3ZhnZ3c (price dropped to $7.99!)
Firemaple Greenpeak: amzn.to/3YH6LLr
BRS-300T: amzn.to/3X9Qddm
CampingMoon XD-2F: amzn.to/4ecqEzc (needs adapter to fit with Petrel Pot)
Triflex Adapter for CampingMoon to Petrel Pot: amzn.to/3GR08jG
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe: alnk.to/gzW1frs
Soto Windmaster: amzn.to/3Xx2Al0
Jetboil Minimo: alnk.to/3cnRAV5
Headlamps:
Nitecore NU 25: amzn.to/4mcksfs
Nitecore NU 33: amzn.to/3EW3ukJ
Ready to hit the trail but not sure where to start? In this complete beginner’s guide to backpacking, I break down everything you need to know about gear in 2025, including the jargon.
Whether you're planning your first overnight trip or dreaming of multi-day adventures, this video will help you confidently choose the right equipment.
Most of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. It's a great way to support creators you enjoy!
Want to collaborate with me? You can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
Chapters:
Intro: 00:00
Tents: 00:25
Sleeping Mattresses: 09:36
Sleeping Bags and Quilts 13:37
Navigation 22:53
Backpacks: 24:31
Stoves: 34:06
Water Filtration: 40:17
Headlamps: 43:58
Want the best way to plan your trips and navigate in the backcountry? 👉 Thanks to OnX Backcountry for sponsoring this video: onxmaps.com/backcountry/r/erichanson
Excellent Tents in Ascending Budget:
Ozark Trails tent: bit.ly/4hSqfUY
Featherstone Granite tent: amzn.to/4kh5XVW
Paria Bryce Tent: bit.ly/4jSjtQ2
Durston X-Dome 1+: bit.ly/4cxM9e7
Durston X-Mid 1: bit.ly/4awy4LS
Nemo Hornet Osmo Elite: alnk.to/6mRvfdU
Sleeping Mattresses in Ascending Budget:
El Cordion Foam Mattress: alnk.to/gp2H9K0
Paria Outdoors Recharge XL: bit.ly/3UruLQp
Flextail Zero: alnk.to/1N3ny18
Zenbivy UL mattress: alnk.to/3U2TvS4
Nemo Tensor: alnk.to/3niCzrb
Nemo Tensor Extreme: alnk.to/eZIDji7
Sleeping Bags in Ascending Budget:
Kelty Cosmic 20: amzn.to/4dfF2rl
AegisMax 20: amzn.to/43js5rY
Nemo Riff 15: Nemo Riff: alnk.to/eZHwMie
Quilts:
Outdoor Vitals Stormloft: alnk.to/5uhIllP
Zenbivy UL Bed: alnk.to/eOMPcMd
Backpacks in Asending Budget:
Teton Sports Hiker: amzn.to/43pIfkz
Naturehike 65L UL Pack: amzn.to/42WpLbq
Durston Kakwa 55: bit.ly/4bKk2GF
Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60: alnk.to/5Q7ej2i
Mystery Ranch Radix 57: alnk.to/7fqHJ2K
Outdoor Vitals CS40: alnk.to/gKRCH7c
Mystery Ranch Bridger 65: alnk.to/2FD0dRH
Osprey Atmos AG 65: alnk.to/2QylDcg
Zpacks Arc Haul 70: https://zpacks.com?aff=207
Stoves in Ascending Budget:
AOTU: amzn.to/3ZhnZ3c (price dropped to $7.99!)
Firemaple Greenpeak: amzn.to/3YH6LLr
BRS-300T: amzn.to/3X9Qddm
CampingMoon XD-2F: amzn.to/4ecqEzc (needs adapter to fit with Petrel Pot)
Triflex Adapter for CampingMoon to Petrel Pot: amzn.to/3GR08jG
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe: alnk.to/gzW1frs
Soto Windmaster: amzn.to/3Xx2Al0
Jetboil Minimo: alnk.to/3cnRAV5
Headlamps:
Nitecore NU 25: amzn.to/4mcksfs
Nitecore NU 33: amzn.to/3EW3ukJ
Ready to hit the trail but not sure where to start? In this complete beginner’s guide to backpacking, I break down everything you need to know about gear in 2025, including the jargon.
Whether you're planning your first overnight trip or dreaming of multi-day adventures, this video will help you confidently choose the right equipment.
Most of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. It's a great way to support creators you enjoy!
Want to collaborate with me? You can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
Chapters:
Intro: 00:00
Tents: 00:25
Sleeping Mattresses: 09:36
Sleeping Bags and Quilts 13:37
Navigation 22:53
Backpacks: 24:31
Stoves: 34:06
Water Filtration: 40:17
Headlamps: 43:58
