Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Check out the whole backpacking bundle here: alnk.to/af32o7l

After years of testing, this is my favorite budget backpacking gear I've ever used:
Tents
Featherstone Tent: alnk.to/a45HEav
Outdoor Vitals Tent: alnk.to/5FcL7MT
Ampex 2P Tent: amzn.to/3YjnlB4 (if listed for more than $150 look at Bass Pro Shop)

Sleeping bags / quilts:
Kelty Cosmic 20 Sleeping Bag: amzn.to/4h6v90G
Aegismax Sleeping Bag: amzn.to/4f3t0AK
Amazon Quilt: amzn.to/3GdXGni

Sleeping Mattresses:
Featherstone Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/3co9oGa
Paria Outdoors Mattress: bit.ly/3UruLQp

Backpacks:
Teton Sports Hiker 3700 Pack: amzn.to/4eBoNEG
NatureHike 60: amzn.to/4jzG6cd
Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60: alnk.to/dWduZVq

Stoves / Cookware:
CampingMoon XD-2F Stove: amzn.to/3Y2WiJ4
FireMaple G2 Pot and Stove bundle: amzn.to/45HB6xH

Everything else:

Sawyer Squeeze: alnk.to/fHnX2E4
Cnoc Vecto: alnk.to/5Q7w6Y9
NiteCore Headlamp: amzn.to/3ZVTyin
Toaks 750ml Pot: amzn.to/3I6xyvi
Pot Thermometer: alnk.to/cHP4mWa
Fizan Trekking Poles: amzn.to/3ImY7Mw
UCO Spork: amzn.to/4eFFcb9
UCO Collapsible Camp Cup: amzn.to/3U3wACY

My favorite backpacking gear at any price:
Sleep System: alnk.to/9Ie8Ijc
Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/fwr95eR
Camp Pillow: alnk.to/1XWNyrM
Winter Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/aeYpEMf
Trekking Poles: bit.ly/3Lm0Dkr
Backpack: bit.ly/4bKk2GF
Camp Chair: alnk.to/2FBPtLk
Hiking Belt: alnk.to/clXvqEV
Food Rehydration Bag: alnk.to/dWckg10
Headlamp: amzn.to/4eTCfnU
Mid Layer: alnk.to/dAmOis3
Backpack for fast/light: alnk.to/hDqeRfa
Backpack for expeditions: bit.ly/4pZaG1D
Tent (my favorite semi or freestanding): alnk.to/3U18lCz
Backpacking Meals: pinnaclefoods.co
Trowel: bit.ly/3Kyr7zu
Rain Jacket: bit.ly/45t77X1
FlipFuel Canister device: bit.ly/3EcUsvP
Hiking Pants: alnk.to/gKQrXgr
Water Filter: alnk.to/fHlU4nQ
Hiking Shorts: alnk.to/28RoiMm
Hyperlite Camera Case: bit.ly/3QCa3MF

Want to collaborate with me? You can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io