Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks 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
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I walk through my 10 essential hiking items after years of testing gear on trails across the country. The picks include Topo Athletic Pursuit 2 trail runners with a zero drop and wide toe box, Darn Tough merino wool socks that last over a decade, and the redesigned Osprey Hikelite 26 daypack with deep side pockets and ventilated back panel. Each item is chosen for durability, comfort, and real-world performance on long day hikes, not specs or marketing claims. If you're building out your kit or replacing worn gear, these are the pieces that actually hold up.
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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
I walk through my 10 essential hiking items after years of testing gear on trails across the country. The picks include Topo Athletic Pursuit 2 trail runners with a zero drop and wide toe box, Darn Tough merino wool socks that last over a decade, and the redesigned Osprey Hikelite 26 daypack with deep side pockets and ventilated back panel. Each item is chosen for durability, comfort, and real-world performance on long day hikes, not specs or marketing claims. If you're building out your kit or replacing worn gear, these are the pieces that actually hold up.
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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.
