#Backpacking Gear

first time backpacking? here’s the packing system that keeps your gear balanced, organized, and pain-free 👇 ✅ Bottom of the pack = soft stuff (sleeping bag, pad, puffy, pillow) ✅ Middle, tight to your back = heavy items (hydration bladder, jetboil, tent, fuel) ✅ Top = lighter gear + food ✅ Lid & side pockets = tech, camp shoes, toiletries, trash, first aid ✅ Outside = tripod, chair, trekking poles—light but accessible ✅ Hip belt = snacks, emergency gear, paper map 🎯 Final test: Your pack should stand upright = balanced and trail-ready 💬 Comment “GEAR LIST” and I’ll DM you our complete beginner-friendly backpacking checklist! #HowToPackYourBackpack #BackpackingEssentials #OutdoorAdventure #PackingTips #LeaveNoTrace #BackpackingGear

Backpacking doesn’t have to be expensive. This is the beginner-friendly setup I’ve used in wind, rain, and snow, including multi-day trips like the Trans-Catalina Trail. It’s not the cheapest gear and it’s not the most expensive… it’s just gear that works. If you’re building your first backpacking kit, I linked my trail-tested gear in my bio so you don’t have to guess.

full packing list 👇 #REIPartner We are getting SO excited for backpacking season!! @rei has so much amazing, lightweight and ultralight gear for backpacking! We have always loved that you can go in store and get sized for a backpack and get help finding the gear you are looking for. Everyone is always SO helpful when we have gear comparison questions, and REI employees have helped us fine tune our backpacking kits many times. I have this entire list linked in our bio! BACKPACK: • @hyperlite_mountain_gear Unbound 40 SLEEP SYSTEM: • @bigagnes_ rapide sleeping pad • @expedusa mega pillow • double quilt • @bigagnes_ copper spur 2p tent COOKING: • @bearvault bear canister (BV450) • @jetboil stash stove • @seatosummit alpha light spork • @gsioutdoors mug • lighter WATER: • @sawyerproducts squeeze filter & bag • Nalgene SAFETY: • Multitool • @blackdiamond headlamp • @garminoutdoor inreach mini 2 • battery pack • first aid kit CAMP • @teva universal camp shoes • @nemoequipment sit pad BATHROOM: • wag bags/trowel • toilet paper • bags to pack out TP • hand sanitizer • @kulacloth CLOTHING: - We typically have two outfits, one to hike in and one for camp. Wearing the @rei flash shade hoodies here! TOILETRIES: • sunscreen • chapstick • deodorant • toothpaste tabs • toothbrush Let us know if you have any questions!! #backpacking #hikinggear #backpackinggear

Backpacking gear wouldn’t and wouldn’t buy again! 🏕️🎒 (part 2) These are just my personal opinions and experiences. A product not working for me doesn’t mean the brand isn’t good or that it won’t work for you!!! Would buy: ✅ Trekking poles from Costco - these were so affordable and have been great! They’re really durable and comfortable to hold. The brand is Cascade Mountain Tech ✅ Stanley adventure pot set - I’ve used this for about 4 years now, it’s awesome and I love that it comes with 2 cups, we always use them for coffee in the mornings! ✅ Katadyn gravity water filter - looooove this, it’s made filtering water so easy and quick and it’s lightweight! It hardly takes up space in your pack. ✅ Ultralight amazon backpacking stove - I just made a video on this but I love this thing. It’s $10, lightweight, compact, and durable. Huge fan! Wouldn’t buy again: ❌Thermarest Neoaor X lite NXT - got this as a gift and it didn’t even make it to the trail. I tested it at home before going on a trip and I’m so glad I did because it completely deflated on its own overnight. I returned it and saw quite a few reviews taking about leaks. I know mine was a dud but it made me hesitant to repurchase and so I went with a different pad instead. This one made me sad, I was sooo excited for this pad 🥲 ❌Cheaper camp pillow - this one wasn’t great for me, it didn’t support my head/neck well and was heavy and bulky to bring backpacking. I don’t have it anymore to film with, I got it off amazon for cheap years ago and after 1 trip I immediately purchased an inflatable one instead. ❌ Store bought fire starters - I make my own now using stuff I already have, so I don’t purchase these anymore! I have a recent video on how to make your own that you can check out if you’re interested! #backpacking #backpackinggear #budgetbackpacking #fyp #camping

This is the gear we’ve brought along on our 2700 mile Pacific Northwest Circuit attempt! #thruhike #backpacking #ultralight #adventure #outdoors #pacificnorthwest #pacificnorthwesttrail #pnt #pnt2022 #pacificnorthwestcircuit #washington #idaho #montana #britishcolumbia #oregon #pnc

3 nights camping in the backcountry - this is how we’re packing our bag! + A LOT more food when we’re ready to go 🙌😄 Did you know that a loaded backpack should weigh around 20% of your body weight! Once you have everything packed, be sure to weigh the bag and reduce the weight if necessary! // 3 nuits de camping dans la forêt - voici comment nous préparons notre sac! Savais-tu qu’un sac à dos chargé devrait peser environ 20 % de ton poids ! Une fois que vous avez tout emballé, assurez-vous de peser le sac et d’en réduire le poids si nécessaire ! #backcountrycamping #camping

summer hiking kit list ☀️📍🥾🌻 what I pack for a summer day hike in the UK 👇 ☀️ 24l pack ☀️ light waterproof jacket (unfortunately always gotta carry waterproofs in the UK ☔️) ☀️ waterproof trousers ☀️ short sleeve base layer ☀️ insulated layer ☀️ shorts / or trousers ☀️ merino wool socks & a spare pair (nothing better than a fresh pair of socks on a hike!) ☀️ gore-tex hiking boots or shoes ☀️ cap ☀️ head band (I alwayyyyys get cold ears) ☀️ microfiber tower (incase there’s a pool for a dip) ☀️ sunglasses ☀️ lip balm ☀️ factor 30+ sun cream ☀️ bobble to tie my hair ☀️ hydration pack (mine is 2L and I always take a 1L bottle too) ☀️ map ☀️ compass ☀️ gps watch ☀️ battery pack and charger ☀️ camera ☀️ head torch for those sunrises and sunsets ☀️ hiking poles *not pictured is food - I always make sure to take more than enough food and snacks. 📌 save for your next hike! . . . #hiking #nature #mountains #adventure #travel #naturephotography #hikingadventures #landscape #outdoors #trekking #photography #wanderlust #hike #explore #naturelovers #camping #mountain #outdoor #landscapephotography #travelphotography #photooftheday #forest #wandern #love #instagood #travelgram #ig #getoutside #sunset #summer

I wish I learned these tricks earlier 🤔👇🏼 Save this for future reference! Learning how to pack a backpack more efficiently is something that takes a lot of time, so I’m hoping to shorten some of that down for you!! All of these hacks have allowed both of us to downsize our packs and not have tons of stuff hanging on the outside. It’s amazing what a little rearranging can do! What I really want to emphasize is that backpacking is a huuuuuge learning experience. We learn something new every single time. And it’s okay to not do it all right the first (or 10th time). What matters is that you’re enjoying your time out there and that you find ways to make it easier on yourself. For a full packing guide and what we bring, we just posted a YouTube video with an entire breakdown of our gear and how we pack it! @the_adventureaddicts on YouTube Do you have any other tips to downsize your pack? (Also I don’t know why I filmed this so high and left everything down at the bottom of the screen where you can barely see it. Will do better next time 😅) #backpacking #backpackinglife #hikinggear #campinglife #hikersofinstagram

Let me know if you want a full gear checklist! 🏕️ #backpacking #beginnerbackpacker #backpackingtips #camping #backcountrycamping #gear #campgear #outdoorsy

How to Pack Your Tent for Backpacking In this video, we discuss the proper way to pack a tent in your backpack. We explain how to remove the tent poles, unroll the tent, and pack the rain fly and tent body separately. We also suggest placing the tent on top of your pack and the poles and stakes in the side and front pockets for easy access. By packing the tent in this more organized way, you can ensure it stays compact and accessible when you reach your campsite. #backpacking #camping #tentpacking #outdoors #howto #backpackingtips #hiking #hikingtips #tent #packingtips #appalachiantrail #hikersofinstagram #thruhike #trekking #marionoutdoors #adventure #ultralightbackpacking #backpackinggear

Choosing the right hiking pack can be difficult. Here’s how I make the process a little easier with the Three F’s. ✅Function ✅Features ✅Fit There are so many different shapes and sizes of packs on the market. Here are some of my favourites: Fast packing: @rab.equipment.uk Veil xp30 Day pack: @patagonia Terravia 18l Large day pack: @montaneofficial trailblazer 25l Trekking pack: @lowe.alpine Airzone 35-45 UL trekking pack: @hyberg_outdoors Attila 50l Mountaineering: @ospreyeurope Mutant 38l What’s your favourite pack?? #outdoorslife #naturecore #wildcamping #trekking #adventure

Save money by watching this 👀⛺️ MY GEAR LIST: Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba NX Sleeping bag: Nemo Riff 15 Sleeping mat: @thermarest NeoAir Xlite NXT Backpack: @montaneofficial Trailblazer XT 35L Hiking Boots: @adidas Terrex AX4 GTX Mid Down Jacket: @rab.equipment Equipment Axion Pro Electrolytes: Science in Sport Go HYDRO Tablets (berry flavour) If you’ve got any questions, let me know in the comments! 💗⛰️ #mountains #Hiking #moneysavingtips #nemoequipment #msrtent #montane #rabequipment #adidasterrex #thermarest