Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Newer version here: youtu.be/F3zdvnXnBBQ
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
This is my core hiking gear setup after years of testing what actually works on the trail. I cover the essentials I bring on every day hike: the right pack size, layering system, navigation tools, hydration, first aid basics, and small items that make a real difference. This is not a comprehensive gear list for every scenario, but rather the reliable foundation I build from for most California hikes. If you're starting out or refining your kit, these are the items worth investing in first.
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
Newer version here: youtu.be/F3zdvnXnBBQ
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
This is my core hiking gear setup after years of testing what actually works on the trail. I cover the essentials I bring on every day hike: the right pack size, layering system, navigation tools, hydration, first aid basics, and small items that make a real difference. This is not a comprehensive gear list for every scenario, but rather the reliable foundation I build from for most California hikes. If you're starting out or refining your kit, these are the items worth investing in first.
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
