Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
Thanks to OnX Backcountry for sponsoring this video. It's my favorite map/navigation/route planning app. You can save 20% using my link: bit.ly/45dRW7a
Gear in this video:
Durston X-Dome 1+: bit.ly/45dKSWr
Featherstone Backbone: alnk.to/a45HEav
Zenbivy UL Bed: alnk.to/aWGm2Fy
Kelty Cosmic 20: amzn.to/4oevEI6
Zenbivy Flex Mattress: alnk.to/28TMXyX
Nemo Tensor Mattress: alnk.to/90C11kH
Featherstone Calcatta Mattress: alnk.to/6bXTkid
Nemo Tensor Extreme Mattress: alnk.to/1CabP5y
M!Go Water Bottle: alnk.to/9xmhXOk
Sawyer Squeeze: alnk.to/fHnX2E4
Cleaning Connector Cap: alnk.to/8tRK4Vh
Cnoc Vecto Water Bag: alnk.to/5Q7w6Y9
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
LMNT Electrolytes: DrinkLMNT.com/ERICHANSON
NiteCore NU 27 Headlamp: amzn.to/3ZVTyin
NiteCore NU 25 Headlamp: amzn.to/3I4a8qk
Pika Lid: ttps://alnk.to/2uJrFDU
Adotec Bear Locker: alnk.to/esZvqC1
CampingMoon XD-2F Stove: amzn.to/487bsmZ
Soto TriFlex Adapter: amzn.to/3XHTFfU
BRS-3000 Stove: amzn.to/4iechgW
Firemaple Stove: amzn.to/47UFTfW
Firemaple G2 Pot: amzn.to/48cdTmH
Firemaple G3 Pot: amzn.to/4iAiaFH
MSR Switch: alnk.to/4qOjwoJ
ZPacks ArcHaul 70 pack: bit.ly/3DchQfE
NatureHike 60L pack: amzn.to/4kg7D1s
Not discussed, but worthy of awards:
Nemo Moonlite Elite Chair: alnk.to/2QzuVfB
Pinnacle Foods Backpacker Meals: bit.ly/4914fTT
Fizan Trekking Poles: amzn.to/3ImY7Mw
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
Midlayer jacket: alnk.to/31ufU6h
Puffy Jacket: alnk.to/bElnY5i
Chapters:
Intro 00:00
Tents: 00:27
Sleeping Bags and Quilts: 05:22
Sleeping Mattresses: 10:12
Maps and Navigation: 15:44
Water Bottles and Filtration: 17:49
Organization Bag: 20:50
Headlamps: 22:00
UL Lid gadget: 23:50
Bear Locker: 26:21
Stoves: 27:52
Backpacks: 30:25
2025 was a big year for great backpacking gear. I tested a huge amount of backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, quilts, mattresses, camp stoves, new and old gear, expensive and budget. This is a compilation of my favorite gear I used this year and how it changed how I go backpacking. Whether you are a hard core ultralight thru-hiker or a regular Joe backpacker a few weekends a year, this video has some gems for you.
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
Thanks to OnX Backcountry for sponsoring this video. It's my favorite map/navigation/route planning app. You can save 20% using my link: bit.ly/45dRW7a
Gear in this video:
Durston X-Dome 1+: bit.ly/45dKSWr
Featherstone Backbone: alnk.to/a45HEav
Zenbivy UL Bed: alnk.to/aWGm2Fy
Kelty Cosmic 20: amzn.to/4oevEI6
Zenbivy Flex Mattress: alnk.to/28TMXyX
Nemo Tensor Mattress: alnk.to/90C11kH
Featherstone Calcatta Mattress: alnk.to/6bXTkid
Nemo Tensor Extreme Mattress: alnk.to/1CabP5y
M!Go Water Bottle: alnk.to/9xmhXOk
Sawyer Squeeze: alnk.to/fHnX2E4
Cleaning Connector Cap: alnk.to/8tRK4Vh
Cnoc Vecto Water Bag: alnk.to/5Q7w6Y9
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
LMNT Electrolytes: DrinkLMNT.com/ERICHANSON
NiteCore NU 27 Headlamp: amzn.to/3ZVTyin
NiteCore NU 25 Headlamp: amzn.to/3I4a8qk
Pika Lid: ttps://alnk.to/2uJrFDU
Adotec Bear Locker: alnk.to/esZvqC1
CampingMoon XD-2F Stove: amzn.to/487bsmZ
Soto TriFlex Adapter: amzn.to/3XHTFfU
BRS-3000 Stove: amzn.to/4iechgW
Firemaple Stove: amzn.to/47UFTfW
Firemaple G2 Pot: amzn.to/48cdTmH
Firemaple G3 Pot: amzn.to/4iAiaFH
MSR Switch: alnk.to/4qOjwoJ
ZPacks ArcHaul 70 pack: bit.ly/3DchQfE
NatureHike 60L pack: amzn.to/4kg7D1s
Not discussed, but worthy of awards:
Nemo Moonlite Elite Chair: alnk.to/2QzuVfB
Pinnacle Foods Backpacker Meals: bit.ly/4914fTT
Fizan Trekking Poles: amzn.to/3ImY7Mw
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
Midlayer jacket: alnk.to/31ufU6h
Puffy Jacket: alnk.to/bElnY5i
Chapters:
Intro 00:00
Tents: 00:27
Sleeping Bags and Quilts: 05:22
Sleeping Mattresses: 10:12
Maps and Navigation: 15:44
Water Bottles and Filtration: 17:49
Organization Bag: 20:50
Headlamps: 22:00
UL Lid gadget: 23:50
Bear Locker: 26:21
Stoves: 27:52
Backpacks: 30:25
2025 was a big year for great backpacking gear. I tested a huge amount of backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, quilts, mattresses, camp stoves, new and old gear, expensive and budget. This is a compilation of my favorite gear I used this year and how it changed how I go backpacking. Whether you are a hard core ultralight thru-hiker or a regular Joe backpacker a few weekends a year, this video has some gems for you.
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
