30 Essential Pieces of Gear to go Backpacking

30 pieces of gear which I think are essential to go backpacking. You don't need more than this! Of course bring more if you want and it will make you happy, but for safety and comfort this is what you need as a baseline. Even if you are hiking a 2,200 mile Trail like the Appalachian Trail, this is it. If you are just getting started, remember... you probably own a lot of this! And don't need to buy much new. GEAR I RECOMMEND:: // Packing * Backpack - 50/60L, internal frame, padded hipbelt. I like ULA backpacks or Gossamergear * Pack liner - Any trash bag is good - http://tinyurl.com/2p8uvn7w * Ziplocs - An assortment, at least three // Sleeping * Sleeping bag - Synthetic is cheaper, 20*F - https://tinyurl.com/yw3wy6x3 * Sleeping pad - Foam is awesome, easier, but not as warm https://amzn.to/4mikLVY * Shelter - Something you need to rely on, I recommend DurstonGear or SixMoonDesigns * Tent stakes - Thicker is good - https://amzn.to/3TXTMTF // Clothing * Warm jacket - Any fleece you already own, lighter is better * Rain jacket - I love FroggToggs! - http://tinyurl.com/bdadk452 * Pants - Dance pants, keeps you warm, keeps bugs away - https://amzn.to/3Sbp8o6 * Socks - Any athletic sock - https://amzn.to/3DDlk73 * Sunglasses - Cheap is ok - https://amzn.to/4nmB1oz * Bug Net - Not always necessary, but nice to have - https://tinyurl.com/2vrwsd26 * Hat - Any hat for sun * Beanie - Any beanie * Gloves - Not necessary but nice to have, thinner and lighter is better // Food & Water * Water bottles - Smart water bottles 2+ liters is ideal * Water filter - Platypus Quickdraw - https://amzn.to/4goOD0y * Spoon - Any spoon * Stove / Pot / Fuel - BRS3000T - http://tinyurl.com/58r2rys8 * Food bag - 15L is ideal // Miscellaneous * Tooth brush & Paste * Lighter - Mini Bic * Blister care - Leukotape - https://amzn.to/3qZ55f9 * Med kit - Advil, Tylenol, antibiotic ointment, bandage, gauze, anti diarrhea * Knife - Swiss Army Knife - https://amzn.to/3r3psb7 * Repair Kit - Needle, Thread, Gorilla Tape - https://alnk.to/2jONhRA * Chafe - Body Glide - https://amzn.to/3bNorNu * Trowel & TP - Deuce of Spades - https://amzn.to/3u6VIMr // Electronics * Phone - Your GPS, coupled with apps like AllTrails, Farout, Caltopo, or Gaia * External battery - 10,000 to 20,000mah - https://amzn.to/4mweExC * Flashlight - Rechargeable is ideal, any flashlight works - https://amzn.to/3KhjOP5 I hope this is helpful! In the end there are roughly 30 pieces of gear which I personally think are essential to go backpacking safely and happily. Obviously in some environments you could need even less than this! But I wanted to present a well rounded kit, that I would personally use on any trail in the United States during any time of year. I think a big saver for new backpackers is in clothing, as chances are you already own all the clothing you could ever need for backpacking, instead of spending a thousand dollars! Other places would be in the med kit, which you already own. Repair tools, water bottles, and various bags like ziplocs. I don't want the barrier to entry into backpacking to be high and don't feel it has to be. Even the gear here which you may need to buy, you could get used! Or you can buy budget alternatives, like using a froggtoggs rain jacket. 00:00 - Essential Gear for Backpacking 00:33 - Packing 02:25 - Sleeping 05:16 - Clothing 09:55 - Cooking & Water 12:30 - Electronics 14:20 - Misc. 16:50 - Bring what you want! THE BACKPACKING GEAR I USE: http://www.jupiterhikes.com/gear/ If you would like to get access to content I create about this type of stuff I don't share anywhere else join me on my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jupiterhikes If you'd like more info about me, my hiking, or painting: https://www.jupiterhikes.com https://www.instagram.com/jupiterhikes https://www.facebook.com/jupiterhikes Some of the links above are affiliate links, when you purchase an item through one of these I get a small percentage of the sale at zero extra cost to you. It very much so helps to support these videos, guides, and adventures. Thank you for using them!