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Backpacking Gear Recs
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items A list of compact and lightweight travel gear that I have curated to my tastes as an adventurer.
Recently used my Eceen solar charger on a four day solo trip, adds minimal weight compared to a battery pack and keep my electronics charged even while using!
ECEEN 13W Solar Phone Charger for iPhone
This is what I use almost daily to keep my older phone battery charged. I trust it deep into the backcountry in both hot and cold weather.
Anker PowerCore 10K Compact Power Bank
I use the older model (Crown2) and it is an awesome pack. I love it much more than my Osprey Aether. Super lightweight without going into true ultra-light territory and comfortable carrying a full load for 3-5 night treks.
Crown3 60 Unisex | Multi-Day Backpacks - Granite Gear
Cannot go wrong with a sawyer squeeze! I've had mine for years and filtered probably thousands of gallons and it's still going strong. Never gotten sick even from muddy puddles. Screws right onto a 1L smart water bottle or a platypus 2L and bam insta...
Squeeze
Used this water bottle during a month-long stay in the Yucatan of Mexico (not the touristy areas) where the groundwater is extremely close to the surface and often picks up lots of contaminents. It was easy to just refill it from any tap and not worr...
LifeStraw Water Filter Bottles
I use these Loop earplugs every time I sleep outdoors or around others. They are comfortable to sleep on your side with and block out just enough noise so you don't startle at every leaf that falls, but you can still be aware of your surroundings.
Loop Quiet: Noise Reduction for Deep Sleep
I use this stove religiously when backpacking, combined with a titanium pot it boils water fast and is effiecient with fuel. I prefer this in term of weight, size, and utility to both a Jetboil and the MSR WhisperLite (which I also own).
PocketRocket® Deluxe Canister Fuel Backpacking Stove | MSR
I never go anywhere in the backcountry without my Inreach Mini. It's small and lightweight enough that it's potential life-saving usefulness vastly outweighs any cons. Being able to text friends or family, and let them follow your progress on almost ...
Garmin inReach® Mini | Hiking GPS | Satellite Communicator
This is my favorite Garmin watch I've owned, with so many features and expedition mode that gives me nearly 40 days of battery life, downloadable maps and all in a small package. I prefer this watch to the fenix 8, it is a better bang for your buck. ...
fēnix® 7S Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition
Who needs to drop $150 on trekking poles from big brands when these exist! I have owned mine for almost 5 years now and they have at least 3k miles of heavy use without any failures. Are they ultra-light? No. But they are ultra-cheap and come with co...
TrailBuddy - Official Website | Trekking gear
This little guy weighs absolutely nothing and conducts heat insanely fast. I can boil water in the backcountry at elevation in a quarter of the time as on my stove at home. Also, it cools down enough to touch in seconds when you take it off the camps...
Toaks Titanium 1100ml Pot with Pan
Picked this guy up in a discount bin in Brevard, NC? Maybe? I dont remember but I have definitely gotten my use out of this flask. It's very lightweight yet strong and has never leaked on me even shoved upside down into a loaded pack. The metal cap s...
True Rogue 16oz White Plastic Liquor Flask
If you're buying a sawyer squeeze, go ahead and grab one of these while you're at it. The saywer pouches will fail eventually and the filter screws onto the bottle. Just fill the bottle at a water source and drink staight from the filter. Trust.
smartwater, 1 Liter : Grocery & Gourmet Food
Excellent construction, great weight to warmth ratio. I own a 20 degree down bag from this company and would buy one in every temp range they make if I were rich! The 20 degree packs down very well and lofts relatively quickly as well.
Down Sleeping Bags | Handcrafted in Seattle | Rated from 40ºF to -60ºF
This is my winter bag and it hasn't failed to keep me warm. I have used this bag down to -6 Farenheight in January, in Wyoming and it does the job. It is on the slower side for lofting but has a very high loft volume when its finally ready. Packs dow...
Phantom™ 0F/-18C
I don't always use a pillow when im backpacking but when I do this is what I bring with me. Super lightweight and durable, the material and shape of the pillow means your head doesnt slip off in the middle of the night and the material isn't too loud...
Pillow X™ | Inflatable Travel Pillow
I always carry my smartwool beanie as it folds up super small but provides all the warmth I need for cold weather activites. Maybe not the most fashionable but when traveling light it's hard to beat the warm/weight ratio of wool!
Smartwool Merino Beanie | REI Co-op
I carry my mammut down jacket almost year round while in the mountains. It is very versatile and lightweight. By itself with a baselayer it keeps me comfortable down to freezing temperatures and with my rain jacket overtop it keeps me warm in much co...
Broad Peak Light IN Hooded Jacket Men
For cooler and cold climates, a wool base layer is going to be the most effective long sleeve to balance weight with warmth. Quick drying and keeps you warm even if it gets damp. For intense activites pair this with a rain jacket, the jacket will tra...
REI Co-op Merino 185 Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top - Men's | REI Co-op
I have been rocking a marmot rain jacket for many years and it hasn't let me down even in intense florida downpours. Packs down small so that it's just there for when you need it. I never travel without a rain jacket, it serves double function as a s...
Marmot
Buy them once and you'll never need another pair of standard socks. Merino wool keeps the stink away and they are plenty durable to risk being your only pair of socks. Combined with a pair of trail runners you can put down 30 miles in a day, wash the...
Smartwool Performance Run Zero Cushion Low Ankle Socks - Men's | REI Co-op
When you're in a new place, you might not know the next time you'll encounter fresh drinking water, especially if on a hike. Pair this with a small daypack and you're set for the days adventures.
Platy Water Bottle - 70 fl. oz.