Beginner's Guide To Backpacking Gear in 2025

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Excellent Tents in Ascending Budget:
Ozark Trails tent: https://bit.ly/4hSqfUY
Featherstone Granite tent: https://amzn.to/4kh5XVW
Paria Bryce Tent: https://bit.ly/4jSjtQ2
Durston X-Dome 1+: https://bit.ly/4cxM9e7
Durston X-Mid 1: https://bit.ly/4awy4LS
Nemo Hornet Osmo Elite: https://alnk.to/6mRvfdU

Sleeping Mattresses in Ascending Budget:
El Cordion Foam Mattress: https://alnk.to/gp2H9K0
Paria Outdoors Recharge XL: https://bit.ly/3UruLQp
Flextail Zero: https://alnk.to/1N3ny18
Zenbivy UL mattress: https://alnk.to/3U2TvS4
Nemo Tensor: https://alnk.to/3niCzrb
Nemo Tensor Extreme: https://alnk.to/eZIDji7

Sleeping Bags in Ascending Budget:
Kelty Cosmic 20: https://amzn.to/4dfF2rl
AegisMax 20: https://amzn.to/43js5rY
Nemo Riff 15: Nemo Riff: https://alnk.to/eZHwMie

Quilts:
Outdoor Vitals Stormloft: https://alnk.to/5uhIllP
Zenbivy UL Bed: https://alnk.to/eOMPcMd

Backpacks in Asending Budget:
Teton Sports Hiker: https://amzn.to/43pIfkz
Naturehike 65L UL Pack: https://amzn.to/42WpLbq
Durston Kakwa 55: https://bit.ly/4bKk2GF
Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60: https://alnk.to/5Q7ej2i
Mystery Ranch Radix 57: https://alnk.to/7fqHJ2K
Outdoor Vitals CS40: https://alnk.to/gKRCH7c
Mystery Ranch Bridger 65: https://alnk.to/2FD0dRH
Osprey Atmos AG 65: https://alnk.to/2QylDcg
Zpacks Arc Haul 70: https://zpacks.com?aff=207

Stoves in Ascending Budget:
AOTU: https://amzn.to/3ZhnZ3c (price dropped to $7.99!)
Firemaple Greenpeak: https://amzn.to/3YH6LLr
BRS-300T: https://amzn.to/3X9Qddm
CampingMoon XD-2F: https://amzn.to/4ecqEzc (needs adapter to fit with Petrel Pot)
Triflex Adapter for CampingMoon to Petrel Pot: https://amzn.to/3GR08jG
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe: https://alnk.to/gzW1frs
Soto Windmaster: https://amzn.to/3Xx2Al0
Jetboil Minimo: https://alnk.to/3cnRAV5

Headlamps:
Nitecore NU 25: https://amzn.to/4mcksfs
Nitecore NU 33: https://amzn.to/3EW3ukJ

Ready to hit the trail but not sure where to start? In this complete beginner’s guide to backpacking, I break down everything you need to know about gear in 2025, including the jargon.

Whether you're planning your first overnight trip or dreaming of multi-day adventures, this video will help you confidently choose the right equipment.

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Chapters:
Intro: 00:00
Tents: 00:25
Sleeping Mattresses: 09:36
Sleeping Bags and Quilts 13:37
Navigation 22:53
Backpacks: 24:31
Stoves: 34:06
Water Filtration: 40:17
Headlamps: 43:58

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