While it’s important to find gear that works for you based on your individual needs, it can be helpful to hear about what works for others. This is my typical backpacking gear list, with info about how I use each item.
The Tarptent Aeon Li tent is an ultralight single-wall one-person tent that utilizes trekking poles and stakes for setup. This is my go-to tent for most backpacking trips due to the low weight – just 1 pound!
This is a simple camper setup for a 2007 Honda CR-V that allows for leaving the seats in. Instead of building a platform for the bed, I use two plastic bins and a board for support.
These are ‘big three’ items that I use for backpacking. My goal for the gear I use is to strike a balance between low weight and comfort.
This hydration kit is what I take for filtering water on backpacking trips. It’s compact, simple to use, and very lightweight.
I like to cook and make all of my own dehydrated meals, so having a kitchen setup that is ultralight and works for cooking rather than only for boiling water is important to me.
You don’t have to be dirty and smelly on a backpacking trip. Say goodbye to at least some of the funk by carrying a few toiletry items, and be prepared for using the bathroom in the backcountry with a simple bathroom kit.
Choosing your kitchen gear for backpacking should be based on how you plan to cook and eat meals on trips.
A backpack will be one of the most important purchases you make since it is what you use to carry all of your gear, ideally in well-balanced comfort.
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