Beginner's Guide To Backpacking Gear in 2025

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Excellent Tents in Ascending Budget:
Ozark Trails tent:
Featherstone Granite tent:
Paria Bryce Tent:
Durston X-Dome 1+:
Durston X-Mid 1:
Nemo Hornet Osmo Elite:

Sleeping Mattresses in Ascending Budget:
El Cordion Foam Mattress:
Paria Outdoors Recharge XL:
Flextail Zero:
Zenbivy UL mattress:
Nemo Tensor:
Nemo Tensor Extreme:

Sleeping Bags in Ascending Budget:
Kelty Cosmic 20:
AegisMax 20:
Nemo Riff 15: Nemo Riff:

Quilts:
Outdoor Vitals Stormloft:
Zenbivy UL Bed:

Backpacks in Asending Budget:
Teton Sports Hiker:
Naturehike 65L UL Pack:
Durston Kakwa 55:
Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60:
Mystery Ranch Radix 57:
Outdoor Vitals CS40:
Mystery Ranch Bridger 65:
Osprey Atmos AG 65:
Zpacks Arc Haul 70:

Stoves in Ascending Budget:
AOTU: (price dropped to $7.99!)
Firemaple Greenpeak:
BRS-300T:
CampingMoon XD-2F: (needs adapter to fit with Petrel Pot)
Triflex Adapter for CampingMoon to Petrel Pot:
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe:
Soto Windmaster:
Jetboil Minimo:

Headlamps:
Nitecore NU 25:
Nitecore NU 33:

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