A Hiker’s Guide to Shopping for Essential Backpacking Gear
Written by Emilee Unterkoefler
Once you’ve accomplished several day hikes, that itch for a little more adventure might need to be scratched. Multiday hikes and backpacking trips are the next logical (and exciting) step, but you’ll definitely need more gear.
If you’ve been hiking for some time, you probably already have a solid idea of what all you’d pack for a normal day hike, like reliable footwear, for example.
For this list, we’re focusing on the gear you’d want to take if you’ll be spending the night outdoors. However, this will build on the list of items you normally take on a day hike.
Sleeping pads, tents, and cooking tools are all things you’ll want to consider, and after several backpacking trips along the Appalachian trail, we’ve got plenty of reliable recommendations for you.
If your interested in learning more about backpacking & choosing the right backpacking gear essentials, head here.
From the Squad
Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.
Media Mentions
It all starts with Sawyer Squeeze + Cnoc VectoX 2L, the best and most reliable filter-bladder combo and the core of my backpacking water storage and filtration system.
Media Mentions
Our top water filter for thru hiking, the Sawyer Squeeze, is 15% off.
Media Mentions
People with alpha-gal syndrome show allergic symptoms such as rash, nausea and vomiting after eating such meat.
