Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
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Jetboil: amzn.to/49hMzFE
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Helinox Chair: alnk.to/ge9nJvi
Peak Refuel Meal: alnk.to/9mrPtHw
Grayl Purifier: alnk.to/5Q8FRoQ
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UCO Camp Cup: amzn.to/480jLRu
UCO Spoon and Fork: amzn.to/47XK4HV
Verve Coffee: amzn.to/4oogFf2
Hyperlite Camera Pod: alnk.to/g3cb5DO
Satellite Communicator: alnk.to/5jnzniW
Sun Hat: amzn.to/3I64bca
Wool Hiking Socks: amzn.to/3ZeRjqi
Hiking Underwear: amzn.to/4eGGrGc
Stretchy Hiking Belt: alnk.to/28SjDnc
Hiking Pants: alnk.to/6mSWNSC
Hiking Shirt: bit.ly/3NnOvUn
I dug into all of REI's best-selling backpacking gear, tents, backpacks, stoves, sleeping bags, you name it, and took it on a backpacking trip on the Arizona Trail to see what gear is actually good, and what might be overpriced overhyped stuff to ignore. This video is especially helpful if you are new to backpacking and are looking for guidance on what gear is worth spending your money on.
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
🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. lickd.co
End Of The Line by The Traveling Wilburys, https://t.lickd.co/l/QzeEyEb3e9d
Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to DrinkLMNT.com/ERICHANSON to get your free sample pack with any purchase!
Gear in this video:
Osprey Pack: alnk.to/6TDdKbc
Big Agnes Tent: alnk.to/90CjvZE
Nemo Sleeping Bag: alnk.to/3nk47TR
Nemo Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/9Tc6q62
Jetboil: amzn.to/49hMzFE
Black Diamond Headlamp: alnk.to/3yeP6KU
Helinox Chair: alnk.to/ge9nJvi
Peak Refuel Meal: alnk.to/9mrPtHw
Grayl Purifier: alnk.to/5Q8FRoQ
Backcountry Exposure Mesa Bag: bit.ly/4oRh5eN
UCO Camp Cup: amzn.to/480jLRu
UCO Spoon and Fork: amzn.to/47XK4HV
Verve Coffee: amzn.to/4oogFf2
Hyperlite Camera Pod: alnk.to/g3cb5DO
Satellite Communicator: alnk.to/5jnzniW
Sun Hat: amzn.to/3I64bca
Wool Hiking Socks: amzn.to/3ZeRjqi
Hiking Underwear: amzn.to/4eGGrGc
Stretchy Hiking Belt: alnk.to/28SjDnc
Hiking Pants: alnk.to/6mSWNSC
Hiking Shirt: bit.ly/3NnOvUn
I dug into all of REI's best-selling backpacking gear, tents, backpacks, stoves, sleeping bags, you name it, and took it on a backpacking trip on the Arizona Trail to see what gear is actually good, and what might be overpriced overhyped stuff to ignore. This video is especially helpful if you are new to backpacking and are looking for guidance on what gear is worth spending your money on.
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
🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. lickd.co
End Of The Line by The Traveling Wilburys, https://t.lickd.co/l/QzeEyEb3e9d
