Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
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Gear in this video:
Expedition Ranger here: bit.ly/4pZaG1D
Sun Hoody: bit.ly/4vYunsT
Cookpot: bit.ly/4espwsY
Booties: bit.ly/4oCn4og
Hat: bit.ly/4uHgONx
My other go to backpacking gear:
Mariposa 60: alnk.to/gp4eubY
Durston X Dome: bit.ly/45dKSWr
Zenbivy UL Mattress: alnk.to/6TDjwgp
BCE Mesa Bag: bit.ly/46a4rjD
Fire Maple Petrel Pot: amzn.to/48AKuCP
Sawyer Squeeze and CNOC bag: alnk.to/5jouH4x
Cleaning Coupling: alnk.to/h6JgpKf
NiteCore Headlamp: alnk.to/4MEdKEj
Puffy Jacket: alnk.to/613wCoJ
Down Balaclava: alnk.to/8iXnn11
Zenbivy Pillow: alnk.to/7BfO2MZ
Trekking Poles: bit.ly/4bY7VJK
Camera Pod: alnk.to/hsyMnug
Leather Hat: amzn.to/3I64bca
Satellite Communicator: alnk.to/5jnzniW
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
Backpacking Meals: pinnaclefoods.co
Pika Lid: alnk.to/2uJrFDU
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
Darwin Onthetrail has taken some big gambles over the years, but now he is taking things to a new level.
Darwin has been building a gear business in Flagstaff, AZ to make some innovative gear for the ultralight hiking community that can also handle carrying heavy loads. Over the last half year I've been using his gear heavily. Now I've stopped in his shop to talk to the guy and hear his story.
Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to DrinkLMNT.com/ERICHANSON to get your free sample pack with any purchase!
Check out Evolved Supply Co: evolvedsupplyco.com
Gear in this video:
Expedition Ranger here: bit.ly/4pZaG1D
Sun Hoody: bit.ly/4vYunsT
Cookpot: bit.ly/4espwsY
Booties: bit.ly/4oCn4og
Hat: bit.ly/4uHgONx
My other go to backpacking gear:
Mariposa 60: alnk.to/gp4eubY
Durston X Dome: bit.ly/45dKSWr
Zenbivy UL Mattress: alnk.to/6TDjwgp
BCE Mesa Bag: bit.ly/46a4rjD
Fire Maple Petrel Pot: amzn.to/48AKuCP
Sawyer Squeeze and CNOC bag: alnk.to/5jouH4x
Cleaning Coupling: alnk.to/h6JgpKf
NiteCore Headlamp: alnk.to/4MEdKEj
Puffy Jacket: alnk.to/613wCoJ
Down Balaclava: alnk.to/8iXnn11
Zenbivy Pillow: alnk.to/7BfO2MZ
Trekking Poles: bit.ly/4bY7VJK
Camera Pod: alnk.to/hsyMnug
Leather Hat: amzn.to/3I64bca
Satellite Communicator: alnk.to/5jnzniW
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
Backpacking Meals: pinnaclefoods.co
Pika Lid: alnk.to/2uJrFDU
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
Darwin Onthetrail has taken some big gambles over the years, but now he is taking things to a new level.
Darwin has been building a gear business in Flagstaff, AZ to make some innovative gear for the ultralight hiking community that can also handle carrying heavy loads. Over the last half year I've been using his gear heavily. Now I've stopped in his shop to talk to the guy and hear his story.










