Backpacking Gear Hall of Fame

If there was a backpacking gear hall of fame, it'd be filled with products that revolutionized the hiking and backpacking experience. That extra spark of ingenuity is the stuff that keeps great backpacking gear relevant and lets it withstand the test of time, even today, in a market flooded with cheap copies and knock-offs.

Continue reading to learn more about their picks for the gear hall of fame, written by Philip Werner.

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Backpacking Gear Hall of Fame

If there was a backpacking gear hall of fame, it'd be filled with products that revolutionized the hiking and backpacking experience. That extra spark of ingenuity is the stuff that keeps great backpacking gear relevant and lets it withstand the test of time, even today, in a market flooded with cheap copies and knock-offs.

Continue reading to learn more about their picks for the gear hall of fame, written by Philip Werner.

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Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.
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Man in hiking gear with backpack and walking poles standing in a wooded outdoor setting.
Philip Werner
Last updated:
July 27, 2026
|  5 min read

Backpacking Gear Hall of Fame

If there was a backpacking gear hall of fame, it'd be filled with products that revolutionized the hiking and backpacking experience. That extra spark of ingenuity is the stuff that keeps great backpacking gear relevant and lets it withstand the test of time, even today, in a market flooded with cheap copies and knock-offs.

Continue reading to learn more about their picks for the gear hall of fame, written by Philip Werner.

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Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.
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NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.
Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the BackyardTM. What keeps you outdoors?
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